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Sesame Noodle Salad (Nut-free and gluten-free)
A healthy summer meal or bbq side dish that the whole family will love! This plant based, veggie-packed Sesame Noodle Salad is nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Cook your favorite rice noodles, chop up some crunchy veg, and then toss it all in a super flavorful sauce. Pack up this noodle salad for a picnic or…
Read MoreHealthy 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…
Read MoreHealthy Key Lime Pie Popsicles
Vegan, sweetened with a little maple syrup, and packed with the goodness of avocado, these easy popsicles are the homemade frozen treat you need this summer. Healthy Key Lime Pie Popsicles are only 4 ingredients and so fun for kids to help make. Add everything to a blender then freeze! Crushed graham crackers make these…
Read MoreEasy Pesto Turkey Burgers (with veggies!)
This healthy and quick dinner recipe is perfect for grilling season. Easy Pesto Turkey Burgers are packed with flavor and green veggies. Adding chopped spinach and grated zucchini to the ground meat not only makes these burgers really nutritious, but also ensures they never dry out. Store-bought pesto is my secret, shortcut ingredient, making this…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Have chicken nugget lovers at home? You have to try these Healthy Homemade Chicken Nuggets. The breadcrumb coating is crunchy and super toddler and kid approved, but also packed with nutritious flax and hemp seeds. The baked nuggets are great for dinner (I love them on top or a salad) or packed up in a…
Read MoreCrockpot Carrot Cake Oatmeal
A nutritious and sweet make-ahead breakfast for the whole family! Crockpot Carrot Cake Oatmeal has no added sugar, is gluten-free, and packed with veggies. The best part? You have a warm, healthy breakfast waiting for you when you wake up in the morning! Below, I’ve also included 4 ways to add a protein boost to…
Read MoreHealthier Lemon Loaf Cake
My boys love that Starbucks lemon loaf cake, so I was on a mission to create a healthier version I could make at home. This is still a dessert recipe, but definitely a lot lower in sugar than the original. I added in some whole wheat flour for some extra fiber and sweetened the loaf…
Read MoreTwice Baked Baby Potatoes with Broccoli and Cheddar
This veggie side dish is perfect for a holiday or special dinner. Healthy Twice Baked Baby Potatoes are made from a handful of ingredients. Broccoli and cheddar cheese made the most delicious flavor addition. Little potatoes make this dish super kid-friendly and fun. However, you can use larger potatoes if you want to save on…
Read MoreCooking 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),…
Read MoreCarrot Apple Snack Cake
A healthy snack for toddlers and kids that’s easy to make ahead! Carrot Apple Snack Cake is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, full of whole grains, and packed with grated carrot. If your kiddos like muffins, they will love this wholesome cake. Enjoy a square with breakfast or as a snack any time of day.…
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