Cooking with Kids
Sweet 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…
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 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!
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