15 Healthy Dinner Ideas For Gluten-Intolerant Kids

Whether your kids suffer from celiac disease or you're just trying to cut back on the amount of wheat that's consumed in your household, gluten-free cooking has become an increasingly hot trend for many moms. (Click here to see which celebrity families are going gluten free!)

We've rounded up 15 healthy, easy meals for families whose dietary goal is to go gluten free. Keep reading to discover a few new favorites to add to your dinnertime repertoire. Source: Food Network Kitchen, FoodNetwork.com / Gluten Free Girl, POPSUGAR Photography / Camilla Salem, Leta Shy

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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan
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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

Swapping out breadcrumbs for almond flour makes this take on eggplant parmesan gluten free, and baking instead of frying means it's a whole lot healthier (easier cleanup, too!).

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Spice-Crusted Salmon With Watermelon Salsa
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Spice-Crusted Salmon With Watermelon Salsa

Spice-crusted salmon cooked on the grill and topped with refreshing watermelon salsa is a summertime favorite.

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Turkey and Poblano Chili
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Turkey and Poblano Chili

Turkey and poblano chili is superflavorful and makes for an easy, one-pot meal that's sure to produce leftovers.

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Soba Noodle Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing
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Soba Noodle Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing

Swap out gluten-packed pasta for soba noodles in this Asian-inspired soba noodle salad recipe with a satisfying peanut-y dressing, courtesy of our friends at POPSUGAR Fitness.

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Zesty Taco Salad
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Zesty Taco Salad

Give family taco night a healthy, lighter spin with an easy recipe for zesty taco salad from our friends at POPSUGAR Food. Olé!

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Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Personal Pizzas
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Gluten-Free Turkey Meatball Personal Pizzas

What kid doesn't love personal pizzas for dinner? These are as much fun to make as they are to eat, whether your diet is is gluten free or not!

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Chicken and Sweet Potatoes With Shallots
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Chicken and Sweet Potatoes With Shallots

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes — max — with Real Simple's recipe for pan-browned chicken breasts served over a mash of vitamin-packed sweet potatoes.

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Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken
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Grilled Peanut Butter Chicken

"People always ask for this recipe when I make this! Grilled peanut butter chicken is a fan favorite when grilling season hits," says Alida of Alida's Kitchen.

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Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins
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Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins

For an anytime meal that's packed with protein but free of wheat, give these turkey, broccoli, and egg muffins a try — they offer a great way to do breakfast for dinner with GF kids.

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Gluten-Free Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza
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Gluten-Free Mushroom and Ricotta Pizza

Potato-based dough makes this earthy mushroom and ricotta pizza a great GF option (and a nice change from the classic marinara-and-mozzarella combo).

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Baked Meatballs
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Baked Meatballs

A blend of traditional Czech spices and fresh herbs give POPSUGAR Fitness's nutritious, protein-packed pork meatballs their delicious flavor — minus the breadcrumbs.

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Gluten-Free No-Mac and Cheese
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Gluten-Free No-Mac and Cheese

Wondering the secret to making mac and cheese gluten free? It's cauliflower! Swap out your noodles for the cruciferous veg, and follow POPSUGAR Food's recipe for a rich and creamy cheese sauce that's made with coconut milk and coconut flour for a new take on the comfort-food fave.

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Chickpea Salad Wraps
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Chickpea Salad Wraps

Replace standard flour or whole wheat wraps or tortillas with kale or lettuce for a gluten-free (and vegetarian) chickpea salad wrap that kids can put together themselves.