Posts by Heather
Healthy Halloween Food for Kids
Healthy Halloween food for kids can fit into any meal of the day. Festive food doesn’t need to be saved for dessert or an occasional treat. Here are some ideas for breakfast, snack time, lunch boxes, and dinners too. I have lots of ideas for healthy Halloween food for kids to enjoy throughout the month…
Read MorePumpkin French Toast Cups
The best way to use up any leftover bread you have on hand? These sweet and easy Pumpkin French Toast Cups! They are like healthier French toast casserole or bread pudding in a handheld form. You simply cut or rip your bread (or even hot dog buns!) up into pieces, stir together some simple ingredients…
Read MoreAutumn Squash Soup (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)
All the cozy Fall flavors is a bowl! This veggie-packed soup is so easy to make in the slow cooker, Instant Pot (pressure cooker), or on the stove top! Autumn Squash Soup has carrots, butternut squash (or any variety of squash you have), and a little apple to add some natural sweetness. A touch of…
Read MoreBaked Salmon and Sweet Potato Nuggets
Only 4 simple ingredients in this super kid and toddler friendly finger food. Baked Salmon and Sweet Potato Nuggets are packed with nutritious salmon and sweet potato that’s held together with an egg and some breadcrumbs. Egg-free and gluten-free variations included in the recipes below as well. Serve with your kiddo’s favorite dip, and you’ve…
Read MoreStuffed Pizza Bites (with Veggies!)
This is a fun twist on pizza night that’s perfect for cooking with kids! Stuffed Pizza Bites can be filled with whatever you like: mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chicken, and/or whatever veggies you enjoy. We often do spinach in there because it blends right in with the other fillings. You can use store-bought or homemade pizza…
Read MoreApple Cider Donuts (Baked and Vegan)
Does your family go apple picking in the Fall? If you do, you know the magic of Apple Cider Donuts. Warm, spiced cake usually rolled in cinnamon-sugar…they are the best treat ever! I created this homemade, baked version so we could enjoy apple cider donuts more often. They happen to be vegan, refined sugar free,…
Read MoreTeriyaki Salmon Bowls
You can get this healthy salmon dinner on the table in under 30 minutes! Teriyaki Salmon Bowls are a quick and easy meal that adults, kiddos, toddlers, and picky eaters will enjoy. One meal for the whole family! The sweet, soy glaze is flavorful yet kid-friendly and it pairs well with rice or noodles and…
Read MoreSoft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze
Whole grain, lower in added sugar, and made in one bowl, these healthier Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Maple Glaze are the fall treat you need to cook with kids! The cookies are tender, light, and fluffy like portable pieces of pumpkin cake. A sweet glaze makes this treat extra special, but you could always leave…
Read MoreChicken Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup
Chicken Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup is my all-time favorite soup. It’s hearty, healthy, and packed with veggies.Ā This easy weeknight dinner can be made in the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) or on the stove-top in less than 40 minutes.Ā Also, it’s simple to make vegetarian by leaving out the sausage and doubling up the…
Read MoreApple-Cinnamon Snack Cake
Apples, cinnamon, honey, and oats…the perfect combination for a sweet and nutritious Fall treat. This Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake is great to bake-up post apple picking or whenever you have a couple apples to use up. Kids will love helping stir together this easy, one-bowl recipe with you. Cooking with Kids: Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake Measure first!…
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