Protein rich food for kids, Kids Protein Rich Recipes, Tarla Dalal

Protein rich food for kids | protein rich Indian recipes for kids

protein rich food for kids. protein rich Indian recipes for kids. Protein is a very important macronutrient for growing kids as it is essential for building bones, muscles and maintaining healthy skin too. Parents should ensure the correct protein is eaten by kids. Protein is also required for children to prevent malnutrition. Sadly a lot of children in India suffer from malnutrition and hence it is the responsibility of the mother to include protein rich foods in her kid’s diet.

Top 5 Protein rich foods for kids

Sr.No	Food Group	Ingredient
1.	Milk and Milk products	Curd, Paneer, Cheese, Buttermilk, Milk powder,
2.	Eggs
3.	Legumes and dals	Moong, Matki, Chana, Chawli, Chole, Urad, Masoor, Soya
4.	Nuts	Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Cashewnut.
5.	Oilseeds	Sunflower seeds, Sesame, Flaxseeds

Protein from animal sources is more bioavailable and readily absorbed by the body whereas protein from plant sources such as cereals and pulses lack in one or more amino acids. To make them bioavailable all you need to do is use a combination of cereals and pulses like

1. Rajma Chawal

2. Chilkewale Parathe

Protein Rich Recipes for Kids, Egg Recipes

Spanish Omelette

Eggs are one of the best sources of protein. If you are an eggetarian them make it a point to include it in your kids daily diet. Start your kids’ day with breakfast recipe like French Omelette.

French Omelette, Breakfast Recipe

Pack an egg recipe in their tiffin such as Egg Paratha to give an energy and protein kick to their diet.

Egg Paratha

Scrambled Eggs are great to be had at any time of the day, your kids may have it as a part of their breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Protein Rich Food for Kids, Dairy based Recipes

Paneer Kheer

Milk and milk products will not only provide high quality protein but also calcium. Yummy Oats and Apple Porridge can be served as both a dessert and breakfast.

You can even smartly add milk and milk products in your recipes and you kids won’t even come to know just like how we added in the recipe of Date and Sesame Puranpoli. Of course when you think about milk the first thing that comes to our mind is milkshake.

Date and Sesame Puranpoli

Try your hands on this Chickoo and Nut Milkshake loaded with proteins, calcium, phosphorus all of which good for the bones and muscles.

Chickoo and Nut Milkshake

Protein Rich Recipes for Kids, Non-Dairy Recipes

Mixed Sprouts Open Toast

Did you know you can give good quality protein and calcium with non-milk products too? Kids can get their share of protein from irresistible dishes like Mixed Sprouts and Green Pea Chaat, it’s something that tastes great and a modified healthy version of unhealthy bhelpuri.

Mixed Sprouts and Green Pea Chaat

Kids love colourful foods and are really excited to try something that is colorful. Kids are definitely going to try and enjoy this Fruity Chana Salad as it is colourful and more importantly it will add protein, antioxidants and other nutrients to your kids diet.

Chana Salad for Kids and Toddlers