Posts by Heather
Cranberry 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…
Read MoreButternut Squash “Fries” (Sweet or Savory!)
Healthy fries?? Yes! Try this easy seasonal side-dish as a way to make squash more fun and appealing for kids (and the whole family)! These fries are so simply roasted sticks of squash with an extra flavor kick from either a sweet maple-spice seasoning or a savory garlic-Ranch mixture. I’ve also created recipes for matching sweet…
Read MoreHealthy Apple Recipes to Cook with Kids
Looking for easy ways to get your child into the kitchen more? Here are over 15 healthy apple recipes to cook with kids! Sweet, crunchy, and delicious, apples are a great ingredient to get kids excited about cooking and learning new skills in the kitchen. Below, I’ll highlight several ways kids can easily get involved…
Read More3 Healthy Treat Recipes with Zucchini
Adding zucchini to cookies, brownies, smoothies, and other sweet treats is a great way to get even the pickiest toddler on board with trying some new vegetables. You don’t need to hide veggies in sweet treats. Rather, we can to get into the kitchen and make the veggie-packed recipes together! Zucchini is a great veggie to…
Read MoreThe Best Smoothie Recipes for Kids
Smoothies are an easy way to get nutritious foods into breakfast or anytime of day. Making smoothies is also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen and get fruits and veggies in their little bodies (and ours too!). However, if you aren’t sure where to start or how to help your little…
Read MoreThe Hungry Caterpillar by Erice Carle
Combing well-loved children’s books with a fun, kid-friendly cooking activity lends itself to so many learning opportunities. Toddlers and preschoolers can be exposed to new foods and cooking experiences, such a cutting up fruit with a child-safe knife. During this lesson you can also talk about the butterfly life-cycle and touch upon all the different colors, shapes, and textures of the foods the caterpillar eats in the book. Making the fruit salad together is fun, educational, and best of all, delicious!
Read MoreChocolate Banana-Oat Pancakes
Chocolate-Banana-Oat Pancakes (with a handful of spinach blended it!) for a fun story and snack combo to get your child excited about trying something new or just a great way to spend some time in the kitchen together and have some fun. These chocolatey pancakes could be served as a healthy snack or a nutritious breakfast!
Read MoreBanana-Spinach Pancake “Pizza”
What’s the best way to get some veggies into the first meal of the day? Make it fun, interactive, and delicious! This recipe for a baked pancake with spinach blended into the batter checks all those boxes.
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