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What Can My Kid Eat on a Gluten-Free Diet

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One of the most challenging transitions when it comes to diet for your kids is getting proper gluten-free meals. This is because most kids are choosy and picky when choosing what to eat.

In addition, they might feel like they are treated differently especially in environments where they share meals with other kids such as when in school. 

However, there are different ways through which parents can ensure that their kids do not feel left out even when on gluten-free diets. To start with, parents have different options to look at when getting the right gluten-free diet for their kids.

All they need to do is to make sure that they understand everything about gluten-free diets, what the kids like, and what they need at different times.

There are many convenience meals that parents can use. With a little bit of creativity, parents can get different versions of gluten-free diets for their kids.

This ensures that the kids get what they need and do not feel any different. Some of the best gluten-free diets that parents can look at for their kids include;

Baked Parmesan Chicken Nuggets

Most kids love eating chicken nuggets. However, parents need to avoid chicken nuggets from fast food outlets. This is because apart from them (the chicken nuggets) being fried in oil, they are also prepared using wheat flour. 

On the other hand, parents can use gluten-free breadcrumbs and bake chicken nuggets at home with ease. This involves getting skinless and boneless chicken breasts then cutting them into small cubes.

After that, the cubes are dipped into coconut oil or melted butter. Finally, grated parmesan is stirred into the breadcrumbs and seasoned with salt then the chicken nuggets are added to the mixture. The nuggets are then baked for about twenty minutes and served.

Use Xanthan Gum as a Food Additive

Xanthan gum is one of the most popular food additives we have today. It is added to foods as a stabilizer or thickener. The gum is created by using a type of bacteria known as Xanthomonas campestris to ferment sugar. You can also find Xanthan Gum in gluten-free baking mixes and goods.

Parents can use Xanthum Gum to prepare different gluten-free diets for their kids. The good news is that it does not limit them (parents) to certain meals. They can prepare a variety of meals with the gum.

Parents can easily buy Xanthan Gum online, meaning that it is readily available for anyone looking for gluten-free meals.

Pizza Stuffed with Zucchini

One of the most favorite meals for any kid is pizza. However, having your kid on a gluten-free diet means that you would be forced to look for an alternative. Getting pizza stuffed with zucchini is the best alternative for kids who love pizzas.

To get started, you would need to get a medium zucchini, slice its ends off, and then cut it into slices. You need to make sure that you do not cut through the zucchini. After that, ensure that the zucchini slices are stuffed with sliced mozzarella and pepperoni before baking for about ten minutes. Finally, top the pizza with cheese and then serve.

Cauliflower Muffins

If you have put your kids on a gluten-free diet, it is quite easy to get confused when it comes to choosing a healthy breakfast for them. However, since most kids love getting their hands dirty when eating, serving cauliflower muffins for breakfast is one of the best ways of making sure that they have a gluten-free diet in the morning.

You can prepare this meal by grating a head of cauliflower then removing any excess moisture from it by pressing it with a paper towel. After that, get garlic powder, shredded cheese, and five beaten eggs and stir them together with the cauliflower muffins.

The next step involves folding the entire mixture in diced onion, chopped ham, and spinach and spooning the mixture in a muffin tin then baking for about thirty minutes.

Conclusion

Even though having your kids on a gluten-free diet can be one of the most challenging things for any parent, it gets easier due to all the options that parents have.

You can start with any of the options discussed in this article and can be assured of getting a meal that your kid loves no matter how picky they are.