Easy Homemade Candy Eyes

Store-bought decorative, edible eyes are great in a pinch. However, they are tasteless and so hard you might break a tooth on them. Instead, make my Easy Homemade Candy eyes for all your Halloween treats and snacks. They are only 2 ingredients, white chocolate and mini chocolate chips, and taste 100 percent better! Spooky, edible…

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Granola Bars (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Pack with nutritious ingredients, these Pumpkin Oatmeal Granola Bars are great for school snacks or a breakfast on the go. They are vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free too. I like to make them extra special with a pumpkin spice drizzle. However, mini chocolate chips make a great addition too. Kids in the Kitchen: Measure: Things like…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in October

Since we are fully into the fall season, October means embracing seasonal, autumn produce in both sweet and savory forms. Plus, we need to celebrate Halloween all month long! Below are ideas as simple as festive fruit cups to cozy baking projects like Pumpkin Bread Bars. There are also easy dinner ideas the whole family…

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Parmesan Roasted Delicata (aka Squash “Smiles”)

Need a simple way to prepare seasonal squash that kids will love too? You have to try this Parmesan Roasted Delicata Squash! I created this recipe to make in my kids cooking classes as a fun way to introduce them to seasonal, fall vegetables. Since the squash is cut into half-circle rings, we turn them…

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3 Ingredient Easy Chicken Nuggets

These Easy 3 Ingredient Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Just stir together the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings…that’s it! Air fry for the perfect crunch. Make ahead and freeze for easy toddler meals or kids’ lunch boxes. My kids go crazy for these chicken nuggets…

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Healthy Apple Zucchini Muffins

Healthy Apple Zucchini Muffins are perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a snack. They are lower in added sugar, made with whole grains, and full of fruit and veggies. Totally kid-approved and easy for little chefs to help bake! Kids in the Kitchen: What kiddo doesn’t love making muffins, right? Let your child put the paper…

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Healthy Brownie Batter Dip (with beans)

Tastes like sweet, creamy chocolate, but made from super nutritious ingredients! Healthy Brownie Batter dip is great for lunches and snacks. Blend up beans (no, you can’t taste them!) with cocoa powder, and dates to get this easy spread your kids are going to love. My lower sugar version of chocolate hummus is vegan, nut-free,…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in September

For us, September means back-to-school, hectic mornings, busy afternoons, and apple season. So, for this month’s Recipes to Cook with Kids, I’ve focused on recipes kids will love to make for fun after school snacks, make ahead breakfasts, and quick, comforting dinners. Plus, lots of nutritious and delicious baked goods that feature apples!  Recipes to…

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Healthy Mini Funfetti Muffins

Bite-sized treats perfect for kids snacks, lunch boxes, or to enjoy at home. These Mini Funfetti Muffins are a little more nutritious thanks to whole grains and lower sugar content. However, the little muffins still taste like birthday cake! Kids in the Kitchen: What kiddo doesn’t love making muffins, right? Let your child put the paper…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in August

For many, August is the start of Back to School season, but for others, there’s still plenty of summer freedom left. So, for our list of Recipes to Cook with Kids in August there’s a great mix of baking with summer produce, lunch box prep, and easy dinner ideas. These recipes will get kids excited…

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