14 Healthy Noodle Recipes for Kids

Quick and healthy noodle recipes for kids that make mealtime fun, nutritious, and enjoyable for picky eaters.

By Mahak Arora | Updated: 09/02/2026

Kids love noodles. Yes, there’s a different kind of fascination for noodles among kids. While there are so many noodle recipes for kids, as a parent might want to know whether that noodle recipe specifically caters to your kiddo and is healthy for them or not. From stir-fries and soupy noodles to Aglio e olio pasta and noodle pots, there’s a world of noodles for kids that your munchkins will enjoy. You can even make noodles handmade using drum wheat, whole-wheat flour, pulses, buckwheat, and more, and adjust the spice level accordingly. With these quick and easy child-friendly noodle recipes, you can prepare some delicious meals for your kids right at home in no time without any preservatives, artificial flavours, or chemicals.

Delicious Noodles Recipes for Children

Whether you are making kids’ veggie noodles or any other food item, these simple and lip-smacking kid-friendly noodles recipes can be helpful for you in putting them together right away.

1. Sweet Soy Noodles

Here’s how you can put together your child’s favourite tastes in a single recipe.

Ingredients Needed

Egg noodles, cooked
Honey
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Red capsicum, chopped
Spring onions, chopped
Chicken breast, cooked and shredded

Procedure

Take a bowl and put the chopped capsicum, spring onions and the chicken shreds together.
In another bowl, mix some honey, sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir it properly.
Spread the noodles on a plate. Pour a little sauce mixture over them. Add the contents of the first bowl over those, and pour in the remaining mix.
Toss it properly and serve.

2. Crunchy Noodle Salad

If you’re wondering how noodles can be turned into a healthy alternative, we’ve got the right recipe for you.

Ingredients Needed

Olive oil
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Sugar
Vinegar
Fried noodles
Almonds, toasted
Onions
Cabbage

Procedure

Put together both oils with soy sauce, sugar and vinegar in a pan. Heat them to make the sugar dissolve and then allow it to cool.
Take a bowl and mix almonds, onions and shredded cabbage. Toss these with noodles properly.
Pour the dressing over them and serve.

3. Chicken Noodles Asian Style

When making chicken noodles for kids, this particular recipe can have them relishing the taste to the very end.

Ingredients Needed

BBQ chicken, shredded
Hoisin sauce
Soy sauce
Broccoli
Chicken stock
Eggs
Ginger
Garlic Cloves
Sesame oil
Rice noodles

Procedure

Let the noodles cook in boiling water. Drain them once they are done.
In another pan, add some oil and heat it. Fry the eggs, with ginger and garlic properly.
Increase the cooking flame and add in the chicken stock with the noodles. Let these cook for a few minutes.
Follow up with the veggies and the sauces, as well as chicken shreds. Mix with the noodles properly and serve.

4. Chicken Salad With Noodles

If gravy chicken noodles are not your child’s favourite, this dry salad recipe will turn out to be one.

Ingredients Needed

Peanuts
Capsicum
Cucumber
Celery
Carrot
Rice noodles
Chicken pieces
Sesame oil
Brown sugar
Vinegar
Soy sauce
Garlic cloves
Onions

Procedure

Mix the sauces, oil, sugar, and onions thoroughly to form a dressing.
Pour some portion in a bowl and put chicken pieces in it for marination.
Cook the rice noodles until tender, then mix them with chopped vegetables.
In a pan, add some oil and place the chicken pieces in it. Cook each side for a few minutes, then pour in the remaining dressing.
Take a large bowl and add the salad along with the noodles. Pour the dressing and chicken pieces over them and garnish with peanuts before serving.

5. Quick 2-Minute Noodles

You don’t have to rely on the commercial packets when you can make quick noodles right at home.

Ingredients Needed

Coriander
Noodles
Carrots
Vegetable stock
Water

Procedure

Boil water in a pan. Pour in the vegetable stock with carrots. Mix them all and let them heat on a low flame for a few minutes.
Follow these up with noodles and let the entire mixture cook for about 5-6 minutes.
Place the noodles in a bowl and garnish with coriander.

6. Chicken Noodle Soup

The best kind of noodle soup there is. It’s great for when your child is sick and needs essential nutrients.

Ingredients Needed

Spinach
Whole-grain noodles
Chicken breast, sliced
Cloves
Tejpatta
Ginger
Garlic Cloves
Onions
Water
Chicken stock

Procedure

Put together the onions, ginger, garlic, tejpatta, along with water and stock in a deep pan. Bring it to a boil.
Once it does, turn down the flame and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes.
Stir in the noodles along with the chicken and let the entire mix cook again for 8-10 minutes. The noodles should be soft by then.
Add spinach at the end and turn off the flame in a couple of minutes.
Separate the tejpatta and garnish with crushed garlic before serving.

7. Casserole of Chicken Noodles

Let your kids devour this dish till their stomachs are full, making it a great lunch option for a weekend.

Ingredients Needed

Water
Butter
Butter biscuits
Chicken soup cream
Mushroom soup cream
Sour cream
Egg noodles
Chicken breast

Procedure

Poach the chicken breasts in a pan filled with water until they are fully cooked.
Set up the oven by heating it to a temperature of 180 degrees.
Replace the chicken with noodles and more water, allowing it to boil to cook the noodles well.
Chop the chicken and place it in the oven dish along with the noodles.
In a separate bowl, put together the mushroom soup cream and chicken soup cream along with sour cream. Pour this over the oven dish to coat it well.
Sprinkle the crushed butter biscuits mixed with butter over the noodles and place it in the oven for about half an hour.

8. Rice Noodle Salad Tiffin

A quick and easy prep for your little one’s tiffin to surprise him with a great lunch.

Ingredients Needed

Garlic clove
Brown sugar
Lemon juice
Fish sauce
Rice noodles, cooked
Mixed sprouts
Peas
Cucumber
Carrot

Procedure

Take a large bowl and mix all the solids properly.
Pour the dressing over them before packing it all up.

9. Omelette With Noodles

Amongst various egg noodle recipes, this one is a clear winner due to its ease of making and its great taste.

Ingredients Needed

Coriander
Rice noodles
Eggs
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Capsicum
Baby corn
Mushrooms
Onions
Peanut oil

Procedure

In a pan, fry capsicum, mushrooms, corn, and onions in peanut oil, followed by soy sauce.
In another pan, add sesame oil and the eggs to make an omelette. Mix in the noodles right away. Just before the omelette forms, add the veggies as well.
Flip the omelette and cook the other side, closing it up. Garnish with coriander.

10. Kiddy Chowmein

The quintessential noodle recipe of all time, this is what truly defines Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients Needed

Lemon juice
Ketchup
Honey
Soy sauce
Water
Tofu
Garlic
Oil
Peas
Onions
Carrot
Rice noodles

Procedure

Cook the noodles in boiling water and drain them.
In a bowl, mix ketchup, lemon juice, honey and soy sauce. Fry garlic along with the veggies and tofu.
Follow up with soy sauce and water. Mix the noodles and stir all of it together on a high flame for a few minutes.

11. Quick Prawn Noodles

This Chinese-style prawn noodles dish can be prepared in 15 minutes and serves four people.

Ingredients Needed

1 litre chicken stock
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
A large piece of fresh root ginger
300g peeled king prawns
4 bok choi, each cut into quarters
2 sachets straight-to-wok noodles
4 spring onions

Procedure

In a wok or large saucepan, heat the stock until it reaches a boil.
Add the sauces to the stock, then mix in the ginger. Let it simmer for a while, then add the prawns. If the prawns are raw, simmer for 2 minutes until they turn pink. If they are cooked, add them along with the bok choy and cook for an additional 2 minutes until just wilted.
Add all the noodles to the broth, then gently mix to separate them.
Bring the liquid back to a simmer, then continue to cook for another 2 minutes to warm them up.
Garnish with spring onions and serve directly from the wok, using tongs for the noodles and a ladle for the broth.

12. Sweetcorn & Chicken Ramen

This chicken and veggies ramen is a wholesome meal for children. Also, this recipe can be prepared in 15 mins, including prep.

Ingredients

1 pack instant ramen noodles
600ml chicken stock
½ cooked chicken breast, sliced
4 tbsp sweetcorn
peas or chopped beans
1 egg
sesame oil (optional)

Procedure

Boil the noodles in the chicken stock. Do not add the flavour sachet. Let it simmer until the noodles are fully cooked.
Carefully lift the noodles out of the saucepan and add them to bowls.
Return the stock in the pan to a simmer, then add the chicken and cook until it is warmed through.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to the bowls.
Warm up the sweetcorn or cook the peas or beans in the stock, bringing it to a boil again if necessary, then add them to the bowls.
Simultaneously, boil an egg in a pan of water for 6 minutes. Once cooked, peel and cut it in half.
Now, in a bowl, place one half of the egg, noodles, chicken stock, veggies, and chicken pieces. Serve hot!

13. At-home Noodle Pot

This 15-minute noodle pot recipe works great for busy parents and can be prepared in 5 minutes.

Ingredients

40g nest dried vermicelli rice noodles
½ tsp gluten-free yeast extract
1-2 tsp gluten-free soy sauce
½-1 red chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely chopped
¼ small courgette, thinly sliced
1 small carrot, sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
25g frozen petit pois
25g cooked gammon, shredded
25g baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
½ lime, zested and juiced

Procedure

If you have a large heatproof jar, use that; otherwise, a medium heatproof bowl will suffice.
Place the noodles at the bottom of the jar, then add all the other ingredients, leaving out the lime.
Pour in enough boiling water to fully cover the ingredients, approximately 300ml.
Cover the container with a lid or cling film and allow it to steep for 10 minutes, then mix in the lime zest, juice, and some seasoning. Serve right away!

14. Stir-fry Noodles Topped with Peanuts

This easy-to-prepare 20-minute noodle recipe does not require too many ingredients; plus, it’s super yummy. Try it today!

Ingredients

2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp roasted and chopped peanuts
300g pack of ready-to-eat egg noodles
1 tbsp oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
300g pack stir-fry vegetables
sweet chilli sauce

Procedure

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, peanut butter, and 50 ml of water. Once the mixture is made, add crushed peanuts.
Take ready-to-eat egg noodles and our hot water, and then. Gently stir to ensure they separate, then drain the water.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat ½ tablespoon of oil and crack in the egg.
Let the egg cook until set, then chop it up with your spatula and transfer it to a plate.
Sauté the vegetables in the leftover oil until they begin to soften, then add the noodles and continue cooking.
Now, add the scrambled egg and peanut mixture as well to the noodles, and toss everything together.
Sauté them nicely and serve them in bowls, and top with additional peanuts.

FAQs

1. Are noodles healthy for kids?

Yes, noodles or pasta made from drum wheat, egg, pulses, buckwheat, and more are a healthy addition to children’s diet. However, anything consumed in excess is harmful to health. Thus, moderation is key (1).

2. Are instant noodles safe for children?

No, instant noodles are not a healthy option for children, as they lack nutritional value and contain high amounts of sodium, carbohydrates, preservatives, and other food additives. Moreover, instant noodles cause about 1/3rd of childhood scald burns, causing frequent pediatric admissions, according to a study (2).

3. Can I give frozen noodles to my kids?

Yes, you can freeze noodle meals intended for children, but it actually depends on the type of noodles and other ingredients included in the recipe. It’s advisable to slightly undercook the noodles in the dish. Make sure the noodle meal has cooled down completely before placing it in the freezer. Pour the cooled noodle dish into airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags that are safe for freezing. Try to eliminate as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn. Clearly mark the containers with what’s inside and the freezing date to help monitor their freshness.

4. How can I make the noodle cooking process more engaging with kids?

Here are some enjoyable methods to engage children in preparing noodle dishes. You can motivate your kids to participate in the kitchen by allowing them to measure out ingredients, select their preferred vegetables to include, or even personalise their noodle bowls. Transform cooking into a fun and interactive experience to ignite their interest in nutritious eating.

Choosing noodles for kids might be considered unhealthy on a daily basis. By putting together some great healthy recipes, you can include them in your child’s diet in a great and helpful way.

Also Read:

Gluten-Free Recipes
Dessert Recipes for Kids
Sandwich Recipes for Kids
Easy Pasta Recipes for Kids

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