Healthy 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…

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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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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…

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Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins

Easy, nutritious, lower in sugar, and perfect for toddlers and kids. These Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins are going to be a staple in your home for snacks and breakfast. Since the muffins come together in one bowl and have minimal, wholesome ingredients, they are a great recipe to cook with kids. Kids in the Kitchen:…

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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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Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes to Cook with Kids

Looking for easy, fun, and healthier recipes to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your family? I’ve got you covered! We can have can have great tasting desserts and treats without all the added sugar. Plus, these Healthy Valentine’s Day recipes are made from nutritious ingredients like fruit, veggies, whole grains, and much more. Below, I’ve also…

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Healthy Chocolate Dip or Spread (with Dates!)

Dates are a nutritional powerhouse and I love using them to naturally sweeten desserts. This recipe for Healthy Chocolate Dip or Spread was inspired by a store-bought chocolate spread that my kids love. My homemade version has only 3 ingredients and is so much lower in sugar. Date, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a little salt…that’s…

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Healthy Halloween Food for Kids

Want to have some delicious Halloween fun without all the sugar? I have lots of ideas for healthy Halloween food for kids to enjoy throughout the month of October and on Halloween day. I make it a major goal to show my students (and my own children) that festive, fun, holiday inspired food can also be…

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Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake

Apples, cinnamon, honey, and oats…the perfect combination for a sweet and nutritious Fall treat. This Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake is great to bake-up post apple picking or whenever you have a couple apples to use up. Kids will love helping stir together this easy, one-bowl recipe with you. Cooking with Kids: Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake Measure first!…

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