The Best Cooking Tools for Kids

The BEST Cooking Tools for Kids! I always like to say not much is needed in the kitchen beyond a good knife, a cutting board, and an oven mitt. However,  I admit to sometimes treating myself (or my kids!) to a new brightly colored set of mixing bowls or a cool new gadget. We all…

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Banana Upside Down Pancake Bites

All you need for this fun little breakfast recipe is bananas (or any fruit) and your favorite pancake mix! Kids are going to love to make and eat these Banana Upside Down Pancake Bites, and so will the whole family! Kids in the Kitchen: Younger kids will love to help make this recipe and older…

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The Best Cooking Gifts for Kids (Toddlers to Teens!)

Are you searching to buy a birthday, Christmas, or other holiday present for a special child in your life? This list of the Best Cooking Gifts for Kids is full of high-quality, useful kitchen tools, cookbooks, toys that encourage healthy eating, subscription boxes, and so much more. The post is organized in age groups, but…

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Cooking with Picky Eaters

Frustrated with your toddler or older child refusing to try new foods and only eating the same couple meals everyday? Getting into the kitchen together can help! Cooking with picky eaters isn’t a quick, magical solution. However, as a mom of a picky eater and a kids cooking instructor, I’ve seen how hands-on exposure will…

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Healthy Pumpkin Bread Bars

The Fall flavors of warm spices combined with the goodness of pumpkin puree and whole grains. These Healthy Pumpkin Bread Bars are super easy to whip up in one bowl and bake up so much faster than the classic loaf. Naturally and lightly sweetened, dairy free, and easy to make gluten free and vegan if…

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Healthy Pumpkin Recipes to Cook with Kids

Have a can of pumpkin in the pantry? Or a half of one waiting in the fridge to be used up? Use it as an opportunity to get the kids into the kitchen and cook together! Below you’ll find sweet and savory Healthy Pumpkin Recipes to Cook with Kids. Pumpkin is great for baking, but…

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Cooking with Toddlers and Kids: Solving Common Problems

Cooking with Toddlers and Kids is so important. If you are just starting out and need tips on how to make cooking together less chaotic and more enjoyable, check out my article, Top 10 Tips for Cooking with Toddlers and Kids. However, if you’ve been cooking together and had some sticky points arise (pun intended),…

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Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins

A healthy, higher protein muffin that’s easy to make ahead! These Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins are a hit with toddlers, kids, and grown-ups alike. Made with whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened, these are a baked good you can feel good about serving any time of day. They happen to be egg-free too. This post…

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Rainbow 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…

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Almond Butter Birthday Cake Blondies

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these Almond Butter Birthday Cake Blondies. They are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and easily made egg-free too. Rainbow sprinkles make this wholesome treat taste like birthday cake. However, you can easily add in or replace them with chocolate chips if you’d like a more classic blondie. Kids…

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