Posts by Heather
Spinach Banana Waffles
A healthy breakfast full of veggie goodness! Toddlers, kids, and even “picky” eaters will love these deliciously green Spinach Banana Waffles because they taste like a sweet banana muffins. Plus, grown-ups love them because they are so stinking easy to make! You throw everything into a blender…that’s it! Since the waffles are only sweetened with…
Read MoreThanksgiving Recipes to Cook with Kids
Preparing for a Thanksgiving feast is a great time to get kids into the kitchen to help cook! No matter what age, contributing to a special family meal will build confidence and inspire pride in your child. Below is a list of snacks, sides dishes, and dessert Thanksgiving Recipes to cook with kids. All my…
Read MoreHealthy Baked Cinnamon Apples with Pie Crust Cookies
Want to enjoy the delicious taste of apple pie without all the work? Healthy Baked Cinnamon Apples is a recipe simple enough for kids to help cook for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. These baked apples are a lot healthier than traditional apple pie too. Refined sugar free and easy to make dairy-free and gluten-free…
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate and Peanut Butter are a match made in heaven, right? Add in some crunchy crispy rice cereal and you’ve got the yummiest dessert that’s so easy to make at home. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are gluten-free, lower in added sugar, and made from only a handful of simple ingredients. Want your cereal…
Read MoreRoasted Squash Hummus
Easy, homemade hummus with a seasonal, veggie-packed spin. Roasted Squash Hummus is a creamy plant based, vegan dip that’s also totally kid-approved. This would be a great snack or appetizer for a Halloween gathering, Thanksgiving, or any family event. Hummus is so simple to make from scratch and it tastes 100 percent better than the…
Read MoreNo-Boil Pasta Bake (with Veggies!)
This recipe is a weeknight dinner miracle! To make No-Boil Pasta Bake, you add everything to a baking dish, including pasta straight from the box, mix it with sauce and veggies, and bake it! Totally hands off and no cooking the pasta before-hand at all! I kept the basic recipe simple. However, You can customize…
Read MoreHealthy 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…
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