People often ask us for our favorite dishes, and now, we get to share yours! From a reinvented childhood classic to a summery dessert to a must-try salad, here are the most clicked Whole Kids’ recipes of 2023. 

TOP 5 RECIPES OF 2023

People often ask us for our favorite dishes, and now, we get to share yours! From a reinvented childhood classic to a summery dessert to a must-try salad, here are the most clicked Whole Kids’ recipes of 2023. 

1. Honey Oat Cups with Yogurt

Fresh fruit, rolled oats, yogurt, and honey? Yes, please. This breakfast, brunch, or anytime snack is sure to please. 

2. Baked Veggie Nuggets

A nostalgic childhood favorite got a plant-powered makeover thanks to carrots and chickpeas. Spoiler: It’s still a hit! 

3. Broccoli Stem Slaw

Two words. Broccoli stems. If you’re not already celebrating them, this dish will change your mind. 

4. Cauliflower Gnocchi

What makes this such a popular recipe? If we had to guess, we’d say because it’s tender, creamy, and tastes indulgent even though it’s made with cauliflower — not potatoes!

5. Strawberry Oat Crumble

This summertime favorite is short on steps and big on flavor. (Hot tip: You can evoke warmer days in the middle of winter by making the recipe with frozen strawberries instead!)

Hungry for more? See what other delicious recipes we served up in 2023. 

 

TOP 5 KIDS CLUB ACTIVITIES OF 2023

We believe that given the right opportunities, kids will get excited about fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutritious whole foods. So, we love sharing hands-on activities that inspire families to explore making healthy choices together. 

Here were the most popular Kids Club activities this year. 

1. Eat a Rainbow

Not only are there many songs about rainbows, there are also rainbow-themed activities and recipes to help you add a variety of colorful whole foods to your menu throughout the day. Check out The Rainbow Dinner Game and recipes like Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip and Rainbow Chili.

2. Make the Honey Swap

A lot of our readers were sweet on this activity. Learn the buzz on swapping refined sugar for honey and then discover ways to protect pollinators. And don’t forget to try the Honey-Nut Pears recipe!

3. 30 Days of Gratitude Calendar 

Creating an attitude for gratitude was a hit with the Whole Kids community this year. Don’t worry, it’s never too late to try. Download and print this calendar. (One of our favorite prompts? Take a dance break!)

4. Self-Care Bingo

If you’re looking for ways the whole family can unplug and exercise self-care, use our self-care bingo card to enjoy a day of fun or complete a few activities each month throughout the next year.

5. Give Breakfast a Boost!

Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Research shows that choices and attitudes toward this simple morning ritual can impact energy level, behavior, academic performance and future food choices. No wonder this breakfast-themed activity, which includes tips on how to build a better breakfast and special breakfast combo recipes, was such a hit in 2023.

Thank you for being part of the Whole Kids community in 2023, and best wishes for a healthy new year!