Nourishing little tummies with simple and healthy kid-friendly recipes.
Unfortunately, my toddler has a cow’s milk allergy. She is also a big time snacker. As such, I am always on the lookout for healthy dairy free snacks for kids. While my toddler constantly changes her mind about what she likes and does not like to eat, here are some of our tried and true…
When I saw my husband adding broccoli to his smoothie one day, I thought it was super strange. Who makes a broccoli smoothie? Gross. After taking a sip though, I thought it was pretty good! The broccoli added a unique yet mild and refreshing flavor. I wasn’t a huge fan of the unappetizing brown color…
This healthy homemade granola recipe is quick and easy to make. It’s also super tasty and a great way to incorporate nuts and seeds into a healthy diet. My husband came up with the recipe, and I originally scoffed at a grain-free granola recipe. What’s granola without some oats?! Now, however, I think this is…
This dairy free pumpkin dip served with apples is a great homemade snack for kids, toddlers, and grown ups too! It takes just a couple of minutes to whip up a batch, and I feel good about giving it to my kids. When life gets busy (is it ever not with young kids?), it’s easy…
A bean smoothie is one of the stranger-sounding things I give my kids in the name of health; however, they love this smoothie! So if you’re looking for a bean recipe for kids who normally turn their noses up at the legume, give this a try. The bean flavor is extremely mild to non-existent in…
Let me start by saying, I am not a morning person. I am, however, a mom with two young kids. So I rally when it comes to getting a healthy breakfast on the table. Luckily, I keep a breakfast menu for kids on hand with 10 simple breakfasts we rotate through. This takes the guesswork…
These blender oatmeal pancakes with zucchini are a great healthy breakfast for kids and adults alike. I started experimenting with banana pancake recipes when my first-born was a toddler. 5 years later, I’m still making them and have perfected my recipe! My kids (1 and 5 years old) love these homemade pancakes. Together, they will…
This spinach with fruit smoothie recipe is so simple. It’s perfect for fueling growing kids and tired parents on busy mornings! This recipe calls for a high-powered blender and 3 simple ingredients; There are also some great optional add-ins if you want an extra boost of nutrition and a thick smoothie. The first time I…
I tried making banana spinach muffins when my firstborn was a toddler, and I thought I’d never make them again. They simply did not taste very good. A couple of years later and 1 additional hungry child in the roost, and I decided to try again. I’m so glad I did! I came up with…
This applesauce with vegetables recipe has no added sugar and chances are your kids will love it! Even my vegetable-averse 4-year-old gobbles up this apple sauce as a wholesome snack or side dish. This recipe is simple and requires just a few nutritious ingredients; You will also need a stovetop, a small saucepan, and a…
These healthy toddler muffins with no added sugar are a big hit in our house! They are full of wholesome ingredients like carrots, oats, unsweetened applesauce, and almond butter. Additionally, you can easily make these muffins gluten-free or vegan with a couple of tiny tweaks! While I originally started making these carrot muffins for my…
Looking for a simple recipe for a fun family dinner night? A meal that’s delicious for kids and adults alike? And that even young children can help make? Look no further! Here I share a simple and tasty homemade pizza recipe. Historically, the thought of making homemade pizza dough sounded super intimidating to me. After…
The concept of store-bought granola bars is great – easy, convenient grab-and-go snacks. The taste of them, however, is often overly sweet and unappetizing in my opinion. And there’s just something about unwrapping a commercial granola bar from shiny plastic that doesn’t feel very satisfying. Don’t get me wrong, I purchase my fair share of…
This week’s healthy toddler breakfast recipe is inspired by my son’s love for pumpkin pie! On more than one occasion, he has awoken in the middle of the night screaming, “pumpkin pie!”. He just loves it so much. So while we have intermittently made a pumpkin pie to satisfy his cravings, I wanted to find…
Contents When I started noticing that all of the baby cereals sold in stores had “iron-fortified” written all over them, I started to wonder what was so important about iron. And whether or not my child was getting enough. And especially since my son was exclusively breastfed (breast milk is low in iron vs iron-fortified…
I love easy toddler breakfast recipes that are simple to prep and nutritious. And this easy overnight banana chia seed pudding recipe is just that. Plus, I like to eat it too! There are a lot of chia seed pudding recipes out there, but I created this one after some experimenting and doing a little…
Like many toddlers, my 18-month-old son can be a bit of a picky eater. So I’m always on the search for easy and wholesome toddler-friendly meals. Below is a recipe for one of my tot’s favorite meals; banana veggie pancakes! These are also great to keep in the fridge for a couple of days or…
