Posts by Heather
Healthier Monster Cookie Bars
Lower in sugar, whole grain, and easy to make vegan and gluten-free, Healthier Monster Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to make for Halloween or any time. Kids can easily help make this recipe since everything is stirred together in one bowl. It can also be t vegan and gluten-free with a few simple swaps.…
Read MoreOne Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This creamy One Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a perfect, kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Plus, there’s no need to cook the squash, boil the pasta, or blend the sauce! This squash-packed dish is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes. Kids in the Kitchen: Squash! Butternut squash is actually much softer than…
Read MoreSweet Apple Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips
Celebrate Fall with this fun and healthy snack for kids! Sweet Apple Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips is a great recipe to get kids into the kitchen. Use up those all of those apples from your family apple picking outing or just buy a few varieties from the store. This easy dip and chip combo…
Read MoreQuinoa Protein Nuggets
This kid and toddler-friendly quinoa recipe, packs lots of goodness into little muffin-like bites. Quinoa Protein Nuggets are easy to bake-up for quick meals at home or lunch boxes on the go. Plus, there’s a lot less quinoa on the floor! Kids in the Kitchen: Mix! With only a few ingredients to throw into a…
Read MoreHomemade School Snacks (Nut-free and Nutritious)
Whether your toddler is going to daycare/preschool or your big kid needs fuel in the middle of the school day, providing snacks is a big part of feeding our kids. Of course, we are also fans of buying typical schools snacks–not saying we should make everything from scratch. However, making homemade school snacks, like muffins, bars,…
Read MoreSummer Fruit Breakfast Crumble
Use up whatever fruit you have lingering in the fridge and turn it into a warm crumble that’s wholesome enough to eat for breakfast. Of course, you could also top it with some vanilla ice cream and enjoy it for dessert too. Summer Fruit Breakfast Crumble happens to be vegan, gluten-free, and sweetened with maple…
Read MoreCheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits (with veggies!)
Great for lunch boxes or to eat anytime of day, these cheesy, ground meat, and veggie stuffed biscuits will be a hit with kids and adults. Cheeseburger Stuffed Biscuits are my newest filled biscuit creations. There is also a BBQ Chicken version in my cookbook, Kid Kitchen, and well as a breakfast version HERE, and…
Read MoreZucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins
Filled with whole grains and protein packed cottage cheese, these little muffins are a nutritious snack for toddlers and kids. Zucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins are egg-free and nut-free and can easily be made gluten-free as well. Kids in the Kitchen: What kiddo doesn’t love making muffins, right? Let your child put the paper liners in the…
Read MoreSheet Pan Shrimp Boil
All the flavors of a Summer shrimp boil, but super quick and easy! This Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil is a healthy family dinner that you can get to the table in 30 minutes. Roasted potatoes, sausage, corn, green beans, are roasted until golden brown and tender. Then the shrimp are laid on top and bake…
Read MoreCrispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles
We always have leftover rice in the fridge. You too? These Crispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles are a great way to use up the rice and get some veggies into the day too. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes–it’s so quick and easy! Kids in the Kitchen: Kids can help…
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