Cooking with Kids
Healthy Chocolate Desserts to Cook with Kids
Can chocolate be healthy? Sure! When you make desserts from scratch with wholesome ingredients and even added veggies! Of course any added sugar (even natural sweeteners like maple syrup and dates) should be eaten mindfully. Dessert is dessert. However, the recipes in this round up of over 25 Healthy Chocolate Desserts are ones you can feel good…
Read MoreHealthy Berries n’ Cream Cups
Need any easy, nutritious snack to bring to a preschool party or festive get together? These healthy Berries n’ Cream Cups are the perfect treat to throw together for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. I love these Berries n’ Cream Cups because they are very low in sugar and still 100% sweet and delicious!…
Read MoreBanana Blueberry Muffin Tops
Part muffin, part cookie, a whole lot of yumminess! Banana Blueberry Muffin Tops are gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily made nut-free. Plus, they are way lower in sugar than most muffins and only lightly sweetened with ripe banana and a touch of maple syrup. If your family likes blueberry muffins, they are sure to enjoy this spin…
Read MoreRainbow 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 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 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…
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