Posts by Heather
Rainbow Fried Rice (or Quinoa!)
Rainbow Fried Rice is easy, healthy, delicious, and the perfect recipe to cook with kids. I call this veggie-packed dish *Magical* Rainbow Fried Rice because every time I make it in a cooking class it disappears off kids’ plates. The adults in the room, whether parents or teachers, stare in disbelief as they watch usually…
Read MoreSpinach Pesto Pizza Toasts
Spinach Pesto Pizza Toasts is the perfect fun recipe to get kids into the kitchen and get some extra veggies into lunch, dinner, or snack time. We love to cut the sliced bread into tree shapes with a cookie cutter during Christmas time. However, these Spinach Pesto Pizza Toasts are great anytime of year. Cut…
Read MoreSweet Potato Gingerbread Muffins
Sweet, lightly spiced, tender muffins with added veggies? Yes, please! No need to bake cookies to get those yummy gingerbread flavors in your life. These Sweet Potato Gingerbread Muffins are the perfect way to have a festive treat any time of day. The muffins are filled with whole grain goodness and are naturally sweetened. Kids…
Read MoreBaked Spaghetti Cups (with Veggies!)
Baked Spaghetti Cups are a fun, healthy, and easy weeknight meal the whole family with love. Even better, it’s the perfect recipe to make with little helpers. My 4 year old, Henry, pretty much makes this whole dish from start to finish on his own. It’s one of his favorite dinners to make and eat!…
Read MoreChewy Ginger Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
Chewy Ginger Cookies are my favorite cookie of all time! I know that sounds extreme, but they really are a family favorite. Perfect for Christmas or any party, but I also bake them up several times a year, not just for the holiday season! Every Mother’s Day I send them to my Mom as a…
Read MorePumpkin Pie Parfait Cups
These no-bake pumpkin treats are so easy to make kids can pretty much do the whole thing by themselves! My recipe for pumpkin pie parfait cups are made up of a handful of simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Low in added-sugar but high in fun and flavor, the cups would be a…
Read MoreTeaching Knife Skills to Toddlers and Kids (Safety and Basics)
Want your child to enjoy a wider variety of foods? Learn useful skills to gain independence and develop confidence? Teaching knife skills to toddlers and kids enriches their lives on so many levels. As a preschool cooking instructor and mom of two, I have seen how teaching knife skills to toddlers and kids allows them…
Read MoreCranberry Applesauce
I’ve starting making this Cranberry Applesauce as a simple, naturally-sweetened addition to our Thanksgiving table every year. It has become a favorite side dish of both kids and adults alike. However, the applesauce isn’t just for the dinner table. We love it as a sweet topping for plain yogurt or oatmeal or simply in a…
Read MoreSpooky Frozen Fruit Pops
Looking for a fun Halloween treat that you can feel good about serving your little ones? These Spooky Frozen Fruit Pops have no added sugar at all! Simply made from fruit and yogurt, this healthy Halloween snack is easy to put together and make ahead for a party. Plus, everything is more fun on a…
Read MoreBanana-Pumpkin Blender Muffins
I know there are A TON of pumpkin muffin recipes out there, but I’m telling you, no joke, these are the best healthy muffins I have ever made! Shouting from the rooftops about my Banana-Pumpkin Blender Muffins is totally worth sounding like a crazy lady. Haha. The muffins are nut-free, dairy-free, and if you use gluten-free…
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