Posts by Heather
Stuffed 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. This easy weeknight dinner can be made in the Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker) or on the stove-top in less than 40 minutes. 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!…
Read MoreApple Pie Breakfast Cookies
The warm fall flavors of apples and cinnamon are packed into these cookies healthy enough to eat for breakfast or a snack any time of day. Apple Pie Breakfast Cookies are full of whole grain goodness, fruit, and you can even add some veggies (grated carrot) if you’d like. What kiddo wouldn’t want cookies for breakfast,…
Read MoreSlow-Roasted Salmon
Simple, easy, and fresh, this Slow-Roasted Salmon will become your go-to for a healthy weeknight dinner. Baking the salmon at a low temperature keeps the fish from drying out and getting too “fishy.” If you have a seafood skeptic at home or you yourself aren’t the biggest fish fan, this is the recipe you need…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade “Jello”
2, simple ingredients…that’s all it takes to make this super kid-friendly sweet treat! Healthy Homemade “Jello” is so fun to make this kids. Use whatever juice you like and either gelatin or agar agar (for a vegetarian version), mix together, then allow to set in the fridge for a few hours. Once set, use cookie…
Read MoreThe Best Veggie Recipes for Kids
Let’s teach our kids that vegetables can be flavorful, delicious, and fun! I gathered up all my best veggie-focused as well as recipe from other family friendly blogs I trust to create a comprehensive list of the best veggie recipes for kids. If you ever have a veggie on hand that you’re not sure what…
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