Mom’s FAQs

Kids and Fruit

I can’t get my 4-year-old to eat any fruit other than bananas. Any thoughts?
Yes, I actually have quite a few ideas for you, since we had to deal with the same thing last year.

• Smoothies This worked like a charm. I'd throw some fruit,yogurt and sometimes a little ice into a blender to make some quick fruit smoothies. My kids still think they are milkshakes and can't believe I'm actually letting them have these for breakfast.

  These smoothies work well with any combination of fresh or frozen fruit. If they turn out too thick, add a little juice or milk.

• Dips
  If your kids don’t like fruit plain, offer it with a dip. We like flavored yogurt, honey and caramel dip for apples.
• Bake It
  Use fruit in muffins, quick breads (like banana bread or strawberry bread) and even in (or on top of) pancakes.

Give those a try and keep offering different types of fruit for snack along with some other things they like.