Posts by Heather
No-Oven Summer Dinners (Kid-Friendly)
What do you make when it’s just too hot to cook? I’ve got a list of No-Oven Summer Dinners for you! These meal ideas are quick, easy, kid-friendly, and, most importantly, won’t heat up the whole house. Tips for making Kid Friendly Summer Dinners: Use your air fryer!: Cooking some chicken to add to a…
Read MoreStrawberry Breakfast Cookies (Vegan and Whole Grain)
This easy, one-bowl recipe is nutritious enough for breakfast but so delicious you’ll want them all day. Strawberry Breakfast Cookies combine sweet strawberries and whole grain oats in a handheld cookie form. The healthy cookies also happen to be vegan, nut-free, and can easily be made gluten-free too. Kids in the Kitchen: Chop the strawberries: Kids…
Read MoreRecipes to Cook with Kids in June
June (in my neck of the woods) means kids are starting to get out of school and the weather is starting to warm up. Here is a round-up of easy, nutritious, and fun recipes to cook with kids in June. There are lots of ideas to keep kids well fed and entertained, including homemade popsicles,…
Read MoreCarrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes
Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes, please! These Carrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes look like dessert but are wholesome enough to eat for breakfast (or anytime of day). They are low in added sugar, whole grain, and mixed up in one bowl. Add a quick, 3-ingredient cream cheese frosting (and maybe a few sprinkles) to make these a…
Read MoreCrunchy Roasted Peas or Edamame (Air Fryer or Oven)
Sometimes changing the texture of a veggie makes it more appealing for kids (and adults too!). Crunchy Roasted Peas or Edamame is a healthy snack snack that makes vegetables fun and delicious. Plus, with only 3 ingredients, they couldn’t be easier to make. You can make these crispy peas or edamame in the air fryer…
Read MoreCreamy Salsa Verde Enchiladas (Chicken or Vegetarian)
I first came up with this dinner to use up leftover chicken or beans that I had in my fridge. It soon became one of our favorite weeknight meals and checked all the boxes. It’s a meal that’s nutritious, satisfying, and quick to throw together. Plus, my husband and two boys happily gobble it up…
Read MoreMuffin Recipes to Bake with Toddlers and Kids
Making muffins is the ULTIMATE way to get kids in the kitchen. Muffins are simple, hard to mess up, and come together quickly (for low attention spans). Also, you can easily add in veggies or protein, and muffins are DELICIOUS for kids and adults alike. Below is a round up of all my best Muffins…
Read MoreMake Ahead Dinner Recipes
Weeknights are busy! However, the key to less stressful meal times is minimal cleanup and recipes that can be made ahead…to beat the inevitable rush when 6pm hits. Let me help you knock dinner off of your to-do list with this list of Make Ahead Dinner Recipes. These meals are nutritious, kid-friendly…and, of course, delicious! And…better yet?…
Read MoreDouble Chocolate Banana Muffins
One of the best ways to use up some brown bananas! Double Chocolate Banana Muffins are lower in added sugar, whole grain, and super easy to mix together in one bowl. Not only do the muffins have double the chocolate goodness, they are also moist, fluffy, and nutritious. Bake them up for breakfasts, snacks, or…
Read MoreCreamy Chicken, Veggie, and Gnocchi Stew
Need a nutritious and easy weeknight dinner? Creamy Chicken, Veggie, and Gnocchi Stew is comforting, hearty, and full of flavor. The stew can be made in the slow cooker, pressure cooker/Instant pot, or on the stove top. Plus, it’s a kid-friendly meal that’s packed with protein and vegetables. Kids in the Kitchen: Soup/Stew may seem…
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