Lunchbox Ideas
Healthy Cookie Dough Bites
Perfect for toddler snacks and kids’ lunch boxes, these Healthy Cookie Dough Bites are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and packed with goodness. Oats, dates, and seeds make these bites high in fiber and antioxidants. Roll the dough into balls for an “energy ball” type snack or press the dough into a pan and cut into squares…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Have chicken nugget lovers at home? You have to try these Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets. The breadcrumb coating is crunchy and super toddler and kid approved, but also packed with nutritious flax and hemp seeds. The baked nuggets are great for dinner (I love them on top or a salad) or packed up in a…
Read MoreRainbow Bagel Pizzas
Want to get more veggies into the day and have fun in the kitchen at the same time? These Rainbow Bagel Pizzas are the ultimate healthy recipe to cook with kids. Of course, you don’t need every color or vegetable option for your pizzas –two or three colors are great. Plus, I included a recipe…
Read MoreRoasted Squash Hummus
Easy, homemade hummus with a seasonal, veggie-packed spin. Roasted Squash Hummus is a creamy plant based, vegan dip that’s also totally kid-approved. This would be a great snack or appetizer for a Halloween gathering, Thanksgiving, or any family event. Hummus is so simple to make from scratch and it tastes 100 percent better than the…
Read MoreStuffed Pizza Bites (with Veggies!)
This is a fun twist on pizza night that’s perfect for cooking with kids! Stuffed Pizza Bites can be filled with whatever you like: mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chicken, and/or whatever veggies you enjoy. We often do spinach in there because it blends right in with the other fillings. You can use store-bought or homemade pizza…
Read MoreOatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites
No added sugar, only a few simple ingredients, and packed with protein! Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites are a great healthy snack for kids. You may know this type of snack by another name: energy balls or bliss bites, but we like to call them “cookie dough” in my house because…well, it sounds delicious! You…
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 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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