# Picky Eater Dinner Planner

Use this to build one family dinner without cooking a separate kid menu.

## 1. Choose A Safe Base

- Rice.
- Pasta.
- Tortillas.
- Potatoes.
- Toast.
- Noodles.
- Eggs.

## 2. Choose A Protein

- Chicken.
- Eggs.
- Beans.
- Turkey.
- Tofu.
- Tuna.
- Yogurt.
- Cheese.

## 3. Keep These Separate

- Sauce.
- Spicy toppings.
- Mixed vegetables.
- Crunchy toppings.
- New ingredients.

## 4. Add One Stretch Food

Pick only one:

- New vegetable.
- New sauce.
- New seasoning.
- New texture.
- New protein.

## 5. Plate Variations

Adult plate:

- Base:
- Protein:
- Vegetable:
- Sauce:
- Topping:

Kid-safe plate:

- Base:
- Protein:
- Familiar side:
- Sauce on side:
- Stretch food:

## 6. Record What Happened

- Accepted:
- Rejected:
- Texture issue:
- Sauce issue:
- Try again later:
- Save as a family winner:

MealEase tip: flexible meals like taco bowls, rice bowls, pasta, wraps, and breakfast-for-dinner are easier to adapt for picky eaters.