Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan and Whole Grain)

Soft, flavorful cookies wholesome enough for breakfast and snacks, but delicious enough to crave any time of day. These Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies come together in one bowl! They are naturally egg-free, dairy-free, whole grain, and low in added sugar. Kids will love to help bake these up too! Kids in the Kitchen: Grate…

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S’mores Brownie Bites

An easy but impressive dessert that kids can make by themselves (or with just a little help)! These S’mores Brownie Bites were my cookbook kid recipe testers’ favorite recipe over and over again. The brownies are super fudgy thanks to two “secret” ingredients–almond butter and applesauce–but all you taste is chocolate goodness! These little treats…

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PB&J Breakfast Cookies

These healthy PB&J Breakfast Cookies are a sneak peek recipe from my new cookbook, Kid Kitchen! Kids of all ages are going to love making and eating these little morning treats. Full of fruit, protein, and whole grains, they are great fuel for home or on the go. There’s minimal clean up for this quick…

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Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Light, sweet, full of pumpkin flavor and chocolate, these Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are dairy-free, egg-free, and whole grain. Stirred up in one bowl, they couldn’t be easier to make with kids too. I tested these cookies tons of times to get the texture just right –not too cakey, but still packed with pumpkin. Make…

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Healthy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

With a crunchy cinnamon topping and a sweet swirl throughout, this easy Healthy Banana Bread tastes like it came from the bakery. It’s made with whole wheat flour and unrefined sugar, so you can feel good about serving it for breakfast or snacks. Stir all the wholesome ingredients together in one bowl, then sprinkle on…

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Mini 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.…

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Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

These are my take on healthier peanut butter “Blossoms” (those classic Christmas cookies with the chocolate kiss in the center). My Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are lower in sugar, gluten free, dairy free, and only 6 basic ingredients. You just stir everything together in one bowl, so they are great for kids to…

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Yogurt Glaze

Yeast-free cinnamon rolls means no waiting for the dough to rise or proof! You can having these warm, homemade treats on your table in less than an hour. Not only are these Easy Cinnamon Rolls simple to bake, but they made from wholesome ingredients and are lower in sugar. Yogurt is the key ingredient in…

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Lower Sugar One-Bowl Cupcakes (Pumpkin and Chocolate)

A healthier treat for Halloween, birthday parties, or any occasion. These lower sugar one-bowl cupcakes can be made in the classic Fall pumpkin flavor or in yummy chocolate. However, both are filled with the goodness of pumpkin puree (yay for veggies in dessert!). Stir together simple ingredients you probably already have at home then make…

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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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