Cooking with Kids
Healthier Monster Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free)
Perfectly chewy and packed full of goodness, these little cookies are our new favorite healthier treat. They happen to be vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened. Plus, grated carrot adds extra sweetness and moisture to the dough (but you would never know the veggies are in there if I didn’t tell you!). We love these Healthier…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Bars
A healthier baked good that’s naturally sweetened, full of whole grains, and has added veggies? Yes! These Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Bars are easy to make and a great way for veggie skeptics to get on board with zucchini. These treats are lower in added sugar and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. However,…
Read MoreEasy Veggie and Bean Quesadillas
Veggie and plant-based protein packed into a super toddler and kid friendly package! Easy Veggie and Bean Quesadillas are simple to make and always a hit for lunch or dinner at my house. This recipe is very versatile and you can use whatever vegetables and beans you have on hand to make the no-cook filling.…
Read MoreRainbow Pasta Salad
This simple, fresh, and delicious Rainbow Pasta Salad is perfect for getting the kids into the kitchen to practice those knife skills. You can use whatever fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand to make a colorful pasta dish the whole family will love. I often make this recipe with my preschool cooking classes.…
Read MoreRice and Veggie Nuggets
Transform leftover rice and whatever veggies you have on hand into these super kid-friendly, healthy, dunkable nuggets. Egg acts like glue, holding all the rice and veggie goodness together. That means no more rice covering the floor! Rice and Veggie nuggets are a great side-dish or quick meal for toddlers and kids of all ages…
Read MoreNo-Bake Trail Mix Cups
A healthier granola bar alternative that you can make at home! These No-bake Trail Mix Cups are super easy to customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Crushed pretzels, cereal, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit…it all gets coated in your choice of nut/seed butter and a little sweet honey to stick all the yumminess…
Read MoreEasy Homemade Pizza (with yeast-free dough)
Does your family do pizza night or “Pizza Fridays” ? It has become a delicious tradition in our home and something new really look forward to each week. I created this yeast-free, whole wheat pizza dough so you can make easy homemade pizza without planning ahead or waiting for the dough to rise. You simply…
Read MoreChocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies
Love the warm, comforting flavors of banana bread but also craving some chocolate chip cookies? This recipe is the best of both worlds! Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies are a treat you can feel good about making and enjoying with your kids! Made in one-bowl, this easy recipe is also packed with whole grains and…
Read More75 Best Recipes to Cook with Kids
I’ve been cooking with kids in professionally and at home for over 12 year now. When cooking with kids, recipes need to be easy, nutritious, and fun. Baking is always a win but don’t forget about savory main course like pasta and soup too. Cooking is such a great way to introduce kids to new…
Read MoreRainbow Veggie Pancakes
Kids love pancakes, so why not take the opportunity to get some veggies in there? These savory little fitters are incredibly easy to mix up and have your child get in on the action. Rainbow Veggie Pancakes are perfect for toddler lunches, snacks, or to keep on hand in the freezer for any meal. They…
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