Homemade School Snacks (Nut-free and Nutritious)

Whether your toddler is going to daycare/preschool or your big kid needs fuel in the middle of the school day, providing snacks is a big part of feeding our kids. Of course, we are also fans of buying typical schools snacks–not saying we should make everything from scratch. However, making homemade school snacks, like muffins, bars,…

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Zucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins

Filled with whole grains and protein packed cottage cheese, these little muffins are a nutritious snack for toddlers and kids. Zucchini Cottage Cheese Muffins are egg-free and nut-free and can easily be made gluten-free as well. Kids in the Kitchen: What kiddo doesn’t love making muffins, right? Let your child put the paper liners in the…

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Crispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles

We always have leftover rice in the fridge. You too? These Crispy Rice and Veggie Fritters or Waffles are a great way to use up the rice and get some veggies into the day too. Plus, you only need 4 ingredients and 15 minutes–it’s so quick and easy! Kids in the Kitchen: Kids can help…

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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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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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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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Monster Cookie Energy Balls

Snack time will never be boring when you make these Monster Cookie Energy Balls. Another sneak peek recipe from my new kids cookbook, Kid Kitchen! Super easy to stir together and customize, kid chefs will be making these on repeat. Want more recipes that your kids will be excited to cook (like these Monster Cookie…

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Lazy Lasagna Soup (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

This easy weeknight dinner is comfort food that’s also packed with nutritious ingredients like ground turkey and veggies. Lazy Lasagna Soup can be made in the Instant Pot, crockpot, or on the stove top. With minimal ingredients and prep time, this hardy soup is bound to be a go-to recipe that the whole family will…

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The Easiest Soft Sugar Cookies

So you want to bake up some cookies, but you don’t want all the mess and fuss? This recipe for The Easiest Soft Sugar Cookies is for you! The dough is stirred together in one bowl –no mixer, no chilling, and no rolling involved! It’s the perfect fun and easy cookie to make with kids.…

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Kid Kitchen (My Latest Cookbook) is Available for Preorder! Bonuses and More!

Kid Kitchen: Fun & Easy Recipes You Can Make All by Yourself! (or With Just a Little Help) by Heather Staller

I am SO excited to share that my latest cookbook for kids, KID KITCHEN, is available for PRE-ORDER! And…there are BONUSES for those who pre-order before March 14, 2023! For the full details on the book, pre-ordering, and pre-order bonuses, head to the Official KID KITCHEN Launch Page! (linked here) If you have previously purchased my Little Helpers Toddler…

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