Birthday parties for kids can be a memorable occasion where they get to eat until their hearts desire. However, it's safe to say that deciding on a menu for your child's birthday party can be a bit complicated. Parents have to strike the perfect balance between flavor and health. While your child might dream of a junk food or candy wonderland party, it wouldn't be a sustainable option if you're looking to avoid a sugar rush and indigestion.
Hence, it's only fair that you choose recipes that are easy to make, loved by kids, and all things healthy. While it may sound too unrealistic, it is possible with some creativity and wholesome ingredients. Keep reading to learn about birthday foods that can add more flavors and fun to your child's party.
If you're looking for birthday foods that are simple yet delectable, then your search is over. Here is a list of some highly appetizing birthday foods that all your guests will enjoy.
A flavorful bowl of chili garlic noodles with hints of soya sauce, ginger, ginger, and garlic could be the perfect main course dish for your child’s birthday celebration. You can get some wheat or multigrain noodles. Start by boiling these noodles in some salt and vegetable oil. Next, sauté an array of vegetables like capsicum, onion, and carrots. Into these, add your sauces and herbs, and finally mix the noodles with everything else. Let the noodles cook for a while before serving it.
French fries are one of the most popular appetizers at any party. But it is an unhealthy option as it's deep-fried. Instead of making regular French fries, you can prepare French fries made from sweet potatoes. You may simply peel the sweet potato and cut it into slender pieces. Now you can boil the sweet potatoes with some salt. Once they become a bit soft, you may cover them with cornflour. The next step is to put them in the air fryer and let them cook until they become crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Indo-Chinese cuisine is extremely popular in India because of its robust flavors. To make a healthy version of paneer chili, you can cut paneer into small cubes and cover them with cornflour. Let these cubes rest for a while. You can simultaneously sauté some vegetables like carrots and capsicum in a wok and add soya sauce, vinegar, and chili sauce to this vegetable mix. Next, you can add a little bit of water before putting the paneer cubes into the mix. For subtle sweetness, you may add some honey. Top it off with some sesame seeds.
Pav bhaji is a popular dish from Maharashtra known for its tantalizing flavors. It is made from a mixture of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, capsicum, and so on. One can make pav bhaji healthier by using less vegetable oil and more fibrous vegetables. Moreover, instead of going for the conventional pav made from all-purpose flour, you may go for whole wheat or multigrain bread slices.
A great dessert to add to your child's birthday party, besides a cake, can be a healthy stack of pancakes. These pancakes can be prepared from a mixture of bananas and oats. You can also add a little bit of vanilla essence, eggs, and milk to give it a smoother and more luscious texture. Instead of adding refined sugar, you may add some organic honey. Pour the batter into a medium heated pan and let the pancake cook from both sides.
Popcorn is a light and yummy snack option that kids might enjoy as a starter. Also, these get prepared quite easily. You just need to get some corn kernels and roast them in a wok or put them in a pressure cooker for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat. You may add some butter and salt to give them a nice flavor. One can also make sweet popcorn at home by melting some jaggery and adding it to the popcorn.
A cheese and cracker palette is a versatile option for birthday parties. You can integrate a number of elements to make the platter look more appetizing. You may add different types of cheese, such as mozzarella and cheddar, along with some dips as well. Next, you may get some healthy crackers appropriate for kids and add them to your platter. You may also add some fruits to make the platter look more colorful.
Tacos made from roti are healthy, nutritious, and extremely satisfying. To make this taco at home, you need to prepare some rotis. Simultaneously for the stuffing, you can boil kidney beans, and chop some vegetables like capsicum, carrots, and onions. Once the kidney beans are boiled, you may mix them with the chopped vegetables and add various types of sauces like chipotle, chili sauce, and others. Spread this inside the roti and give it the shape of a taco. Put it in the air fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes.
Mini burgers can be a yummy option to start your child's birthday party. You may get some small mini multigrain buns and make vegetable patties at home. For the party, you may use ingredients like chicken, paneer, sweetcorn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and other vegetables. Add some garlic powder and onion powder along with salt and black pepper. Cook these patties on a pan and assemble your burger.
It is very much possible to make your child's birthday party menu fun yet healthy by choosing the right recipes. All the above given birthday party food ideas can definitely make your child's party filled with some delicious memories.