“Gluten-free” is at the top of the food trend list. Parents are becoming more conscious of their children’s dietary sensitivities and allergies, which had previously gone undetected. There’s no evidence that a gluten-free meal plan is better than the healthful, balanced foods that all kids require unless your child has a special medical reason to avoid gluten. Before you begin preparing gluten-free meals, it is essential to know what gluten-free means!! (Growth and development of a child at one year)
WHAT GLUTEN-FREE MEANS?
If your child has celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, they will need to maintain a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein present in wheat, barley, rye, and grain derivatives such as malt and brewer’s yeast. (Different types of Food allergies in kids)
A gluten-free diet eliminates any foods that contain these components. People who are sensitive to gluten may still consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, beans, lentils, and most dairy products. These ingredients are naturally gluten-free and safe to consume.
Gluten-free foods:
Here is a list of naturally gluten-free foods that are healthful and can be excellent alternatives for your kids :
- Vegetables and fruits
- Natural, unprocessed forms of beans, seeds, legumes, and nuts
- Eggs
- Meats, fish, and poultry that are lean and unprocessed
- Low fat dairy products
A gluten-free diet can contain the following grains like Amaranth, buckwheat, corn, rice, millets, quinoa, sorghum, oats and flours like corn flour, chickpea flour, soy flour, almond meal/flour, coconut flour and tapioca flour.
These ingredients may be used to make gluten-free dishes for kids that are both nutritious and delightful.
6 TASTY GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES FOR KIDS
Who says gluten-free kid’s recipes have to be boring? With the recipes below, we are about to change your kid’s life. Make it fun-filled, healthy and delicious. (5 Best Recipes for Finger foods)
1. Beetroot idli
Ingredients
- 1 cup Samai millet/ rice
- ½ cup Urad dal (Split black gram)
- 1 cup Beetroot puree
- 1 tbsp Ghee/oil
- 3 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
Preparation
- Soak rice and dal for 3-4 hours.
- Grind it to make a thick paste. Keep it for rest overnight for fermentation.
- Add beetroot paste, salt and Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here).
- Mix it well and pour the batter into greased molds.
- Put the idli maker into steamer, cover it and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Let it cool and serve with coconut chutney.
1 beetroot idli – 80 calories
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2. QUINOA-MILLET PEAS MEAL
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Quinoa or Little Millet ( Quinoa and little millet boiled in equal water)
- ½ cup Peas
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 Chopped small onion
- 3 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
- 2 tsp Chopped garlic and ginger
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Lemon juice fresh
- Chopped green chili (optional)
- Chopped handful coriander
- Salt to tatse
Preparation
- Heat oil in pan. Add cumin,ginger, garlic and onion. Saute for a minute.
- Add peas, chillies, salt. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add boiled quinoa/ millet (without water), Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here). Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice to taste.
- Garnish with coriander. Serve!!
1 cup – 210 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein).
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3. Multigrain dosa:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Ragi, Rice, Jowar, wheat flour
- 3-4 cups Water
- 1 tsp Jeera
- 1/4 cup Curd
- Handful of Curry and Coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
- 1 tsp Oil
- Salt to taste
Procedure
- Mix ragi, rice, jowar, wheat, jeera, chopped curry leaves, chopped coriander leaves, Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here), salt and water in a bowl.
- Slowly add curd to this mixture and mix without lumps forming. it for 30 minutes.
- Heat the dosa pan and spread the batter.
- Cook it on both sides until it’s crisp and serve.
1 dosa – 170 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein).
4. Ragi vermicelli
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ragi vermicelli
- 2 tsp freshly grated coconut chunks (optional)
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 chopped onion
- 5-6 Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- Green chillies (optional)
- 2 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
- Handful of coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Preparation
- Soak the vermicelli for about 3-5 minutes in lukewarm water. Drain the water and set the vermicelli aside.
- In a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, chana dal, curry leaves, and onion, saute until they turn pinkish brown.
- Then add Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here), ragi vermicelli, salt and cook on a medium flame.
- Stir well for 2-3 minutes and garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
- Serve!!
1 cup – 356 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein).
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5. Millet pizza
Ingredients
- ½ cup Jowar (sorghum)
- ⅓ cup tapioca flour
- ½ cup cooked oat
- 2 tsp oregano
- Nutritional yeast (optional)
- 2 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable sauce of your choice
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Preparation
- Take a bowl and add jowar flour, tapioca flour, cooked oats, yeast (optional), salt and water to make a soft dough for millet pizza base.
- Leave it to rise for an hour.
- Preheat oven for 5 min. Roll millet pizza base and apply Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here) and pizza sauce. Sprinkle cheese, bake for 10 min at 220 degree celsius.
- Nutritious pizza is ready to serve!!
1 Pizza – 246 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein).
6. Paneer vegetable fried rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup grated panner
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 tbsp grated carrot
- 1 tbsp chopped beans
- 2 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here)
- 1.5 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp Spring onion (optional)
- Cinnamon powder – a pinch
- Salt to taste
Procedure
- In a pan, add ghee, cumin seeds and allow it to splatter.
- Add chopped onion and saute well. Then add grated carrot, chopped beans and fry until they turn soft.
- Now add grated panner,Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread (order here),pepper powder, salt and mix well.
- Next, add the rice, mix well and fry for 2- 3 minutes until everything is properly combined.
- Finally season with cinnamon powder and turn off the flame.
- Sprinkle some coriander leaves and spring onion and serve!!
1 cup – 385 calories
Additional nutrition benefits
( 1 tbsp of Iyurved’s Daily Nutrition Weight Healthy Savoury Spread gives 126 calories with 5.36g of protein)
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While we now understand what gluten-free means, it is equally important to understand gluten tolerance in children. Gluten sensitivity in children can vary in severity, and although some children can handle a little quantity of gluten, others cannot tolerate any gluten at all. While a gluten-free diet is restrictive, there are plenty healthful and delicious alternatives. Simply consume a variety of whole, single-ingredient meals such as fruits, vegetables, and lean protein sources. They will keep your tummy happy while also promoting good health. Consult your doctor about which items are safe to consume and which should be avoided, and plan your child’s meal appropriately.
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