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Carrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes
Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes, please! These Carrot Cake Breakfast Cupcakes look like dessert but are wholesome enough to eat for breakfast (or anytime of day). They are low in added sugar, whole grain, and mixed up in one bowl. Add a quick, 3-ingredient cream cheese frosting (and maybe a few sprinkles) to make these a…
Read MoreCrockpot Carrot Cake Oatmeal
A nutritious and sweet make-ahead breakfast for the whole family! Crockpot Carrot Cake Oatmeal has no added sugar, is gluten-free, and packed with veggies. The best part? You have a warm, healthy breakfast waiting for you when you wake up in the morning! Below, I’ve also included 4 ways to add a protein boost to…
Read MoreCarrot Apple Snack Cake
A healthy snack for toddlers and kids that’s easy to make ahead! Carrot Apple Snack Cake is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, full of whole grains, and packed with grated carrot. If your kiddos like muffins, they will love this wholesome cake. Enjoy a square with breakfast or as a snack any time of day.…
Read MoreRecipes to Cook with Kids in December
Recipes to Cook with Kids in December focuses on both sweet and savory recipes to celebrate the hight of winter and holiday season. There is so much to enjoy in the kitchen together this month–cookies, crispy latkes, breakfast treats, fun snacks, and more! Making these recipes are not only fun, but will help kids learn…
Read MoreSimple Ways Kids Can Help with Holiday Meals
We can help kids learn that preparing holiday meals and hosting others is the entire family’s responsibility. Not only will it teach our children to be good members of a team, but it will boost their confidence and self esteem. Not sure where to start? Below are some simple ways kids can help with holiday…
Read MoreHigh Protein Mac and Cheese (with Cottage Cheese)
This easy macaroni and cheese recipe will be loved by toddlers, kids, and grown ups alike. High Protein Mac and Cheese is made from just a 4 ingredient cottage cheese blender sauce. The cottage cheese gives the sauce that creamy texture and protein boost. Plus, you can easily add veggies into the sauce or stirred…
Read MoreStrawberry Breakfast Cookies (Vegan and Whole Grain)
This easy, one-bowl recipe is nutritious enough for breakfast but so delicious you’ll want them all day. Strawberry Breakfast Cookies combine sweet strawberries and whole grain oats in a handheld cookie form. The healthy cookies also happen to be vegan, nut-free, and can easily be made gluten-free too. Kids in the Kitchen: Chop the strawberries: Kids…
Read MoreCreamy Salsa Verde Enchiladas (Chicken or Vegetarian)
I first came up with this dinner to use up leftover chicken or beans that I had in my fridge. It soon became one of our favorite weeknight meals and checked all the boxes. It’s a meal that’s nutritious, satisfying, and quick to throw together. Plus, my husband and two boys happily gobble it up…
Read MoreMake Ahead Dinner Recipes
Weeknights are busy! However, the key to less stressful meal times is minimal cleanup and recipes that can be made ahead…to beat the inevitable rush when 6pm hits. Let me help you knock dinner off of your to-do list with this list of Make Ahead Dinner Recipes. These meals are nutritious, kid-friendly…and, of course, delicious! And…better yet?…
Read MoreCreamy Chicken, Veggie, and Gnocchi Stew
Need a nutritious and easy weeknight dinner? Creamy Chicken, Veggie, and Gnocchi Stew is comforting, hearty, and full of flavor. The stew can be made in the slow cooker, pressure cooker/Instant pot, or on the stove top. Plus, it’s a kid-friendly meal that’s packed with protein and vegetables. Kids in the Kitchen: Soup/Stew may seem…
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