Lunchbox Ideas
Quinoa 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 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 MoreHealthy Creamy Tomato Soup (with veggies and Greek yogurt)
This is one of my kids’ favorite soups. They love it for lunches at home, packed up in a thermos for school, or for a cozy dinner any night of the week. Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup is packed with veggies, but you can hardly tell. The soup blended and creamy Greek yogurt adds an extra…
Read MoreHealthy Corndog Muffins
Perfect for lunch boxes and quick meals for kids, these Healthy Corndog Muffins are easy to stir up and are packed with nutritious ingredients. We love using salmon hot dogs made by Kvaroy Arctic for an extra boost of heart healthy Omega-3s. Plus, they taste great (not fishy at all!). Kvaroy Arctic is sponsoring this…
Read MoreMini Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies (Vegan and High Fiber)
A healthy little chocolate chip cookie that’s perfect for toddler snacks or lunch box treats. These Mini Chocolate Chip Snack Cookies are made in one bowl. They are nut-free, whole grain, and packed with nutritious ingredients like high-protein hemp seeds. The bite-sized cookies are vegan (dairy-free and egg-free) and easy to make gluten free too.…
Read MoreNut-Free Granola Butter
Made from oats, nutritious seeds, and sweetened with a little maple syrup, this Nut-Free Granola Butter is a perfect peanut butter alternative. Use it to pack nut-free lunches for school or to try something new and delicious. Granola butter is great on toast, as a sandwich spread, or a dip for fruit. It’s gluten free,…
Read MoreHealthy Lunch Box Ideas for Toddlers and Kids
Are you constantly trying to figure out what to pack your kids for lunch? Below, you’ll find lunch box ideas for nut-free sandwiches, lunches for pizza lovers, non-sandwich lunches, hot lunches, and more! Whether it’s for daycare, preschool elementary school, or a family outing, we all need more ideas of what to pack when not…
Read MoreThe Best Bento Lunch Boxes for Kids
What are the best bento lunch boxes for kids? With so many kids bento-style lunch box choices out there, it can be really overwhelming to figure out the right one for your child! I’ve spent a lot of time doing the research and testing a ton of options so you don’t have to. Below are 5 questions…
Read MoreSesame Noodle Salad (Nut-free and gluten-free)
A healthy summer meal or bbq side dish that the whole family will love! This plant based, veggie-packed Sesame Noodle Salad is nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Cook your favorite rice noodles, chop up some crunchy veg, and then toss it all in a super flavorful sauce. Pack up this noodle salad for a picnic or…
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