Keeping an egg on a piece of toast is never easy with toddlers. One part falls to the ground, the other lands on their head. You feel me? After months of getting my youngest to eat a breakfast sandwich, I threw in the towel. At least for now anyway. No toddlers? Not to worry –…
Snacks
The best mid day snacks are here! There are so many options to processed snacks. Here you'll find a variety of choices.
From these no bake Loaded Tuna Cups to these 3 Ingredient Cheese Crisps we've got you covered.
Hidden Veggie Bunny Popsicles
Tis the season for all things spring. Days are gorgeous and flowers are blooming. It’s also getting warm enough for some cold treats, at least in southern California anyway. This hidden veggie strawberry bunny popsicles recipe is a fun and cute way to get vegetables in. How do I get my kids to eat vegetables?…
3 Ingredient Veggie Cheese Crisps
My kids love anything savory. Crackers, chips you name it, it’s their favorite snack. They probably get it from me because it’s my weakness too. I mean who can resist a bag of chips right? I decided to create my version and came up with this 3 Ingredient veggie cheese crisps recipe! You surely can’t…
Paleo Banana Nut Muffins
Grain free and refined sugar free. This paleo banana nut muffins recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. While I’m not one to put my kids on any specific diet, I always try to find healthier choices especially in muffins! That’s because my boys can eat two or three muffins in one…
Cheesy Potato Balls
Potatoes and crunch. That’s what this cheesy potato balls recipe is all about. Every so often, I get cravings. Who am I kidding, I would say I crave something daily. Being that my favorite Cuban bakery is way to far to visit, I created the closest thing to Cuban potato balls I could with the…
Blooming Spinach
We love to host get togethers at our house and enjoy feeding a pack. This always makes the cut when I choose my appetizers. It’s fast easy and delicious. I’m sure this Blooming Spinach will be a hit for the upcoming Superbowl Sunday . It takes just 15 minutes to make. If entertaining isn’t your…
Stuffing Muffins
At our home, Thanksgiving means lots and lots of leftover food. Either we cook too much or we eat too little. I like to believe we eat too little, but that’s not likely the case. So what to do with all that stuffing and turkey? It’s always nice to have turkey and all the fixings…
Veggie Cheese Poppers
Fried foods are always a craving at my house. But we all know how unhealthy it is for you.As usual, I came up with a way to make a family favorite a little healthier. These veggie cheese poppers are packed with vegetables and is a better alternative to your restaurant bought mozzarella stick. It’s an…
No Cook Veggie Marinara Dip
The art of dipping. I think my three-year old could win a medal if dipping t was a sport. He, like so many other kids, loves to dip everything and anything into anything and everything. Why not make their dipping sauce a bit more healthy and veggie packed? This no cook veggie marinara is especially…
Corn Dog Donuts
My oldest son recently discovered corn dogs at Disneyland. I considered it a fun treat for him to have. Problem is, he wanted two and then when we got home, he wanted more! I decided to make my own and made them healthier by baking it. I also chose no nitrate hot dogs and organic…
Hidden Veggie Egg Salad
Veggies. These fiber rich foods are oh so good for you, but oh so hard to get your kids to eat it. At least that’s what I gather from the dozens of messages I get from all of you. If you’ve followed my blog or social media you’ll see I try to offer my kids…
Buttered Bananas
Every now and then memories come up from my childhood. I often think about what foods I ate growing up, especially when I’m trying to figure out what to fix for my kids. I grew up eating pan fried butter bananas. Whether it was for breakfast or a snack, it was such a treat! It…
Chickpea Snack Bites
So many parents who write me asking how to get their kids to try new foods. Themed lunches are a great idea to entice them to take a bite. I’m fully aware some of us including myself may be too busy to create themed lunches all the time, but once in a while it may…
Broccoli Tater Tots
Finger foods are always a hit here especially in tater tot form! These broccoli tater tots are packed with green veggies and is a great alternative to your traditional tater tot. Have it ready for your family in 20 minutes or less! When we first started our baby led weaning journey, I made this almost…
Flu Fighter Jellies
Some of you have toddlers starting preschool soon. Or you might have older kids going back to school. Unfortunately, the start of school season marks the start of flu season. It’s never fun to see our kids sick. I’m a firm believer of using nature’s nutritious foods to stay healthy. Why not arm your kid’s…
Sweet Potato Tater Tots
“The better for you tater tot! These tasty sweet potato tater tots are packed with nutrients!” I recently bought a package of frozen sweet potato tater tots and wasn’t impressed with the flavor. I was hoping it would taste like a sweet potato, but it tasted very artificial. Even my toddler only ate one or…
Healthy Banana Nut Muffin Top
“The perfect NO SUGAR option dessert is just the right size for you and the littles” Oh the muffin top. Not the one you’re thinking of that spills out of your pants, but the wonderful perfectly domed top of a baked muffin. Whenever I make or buy muffins, I find myself picking at the top…
Easy Banana Bites
“Jazz up the ordinary curvy yellow fruit and enjoy these no cook easy banana bites !” Bananas are a staple at our house. It’s so versatile for recipes, smoothies, and even pancakes. It’s probably the easiest fruit to bring along to for a snack! I mean, come on, it’s wrapped in its own very convenient…
Veggie Fritters
Eating steamed vegetables can get a little boring. Why not jazz it up by making these veggie fritters? From the start of our son’s eating journey we would always serve veggies in its natural state. If I made a “hide the veggies” dish, I’d also offer the real vegetable. I believe it’s one of the…
Spinach Pizza Pull Apart Bread
We love easy recipes and we love bread around here. When I’m in a rush to make dinner, store-bought dough is such a huge help. Couple it with cheese and you pretty much have dinner. This spinach pizza pull apart bread is also great for holiday get together as an appetizer. It’s bound to be…
Strawberry Rose
A quick tutorial on how to make an easy strawberry rose. See video below! Mat is an EZPZ mat that suctions onto your table! for mess free meals. You can find more info here: EZPZ **I received this product for a review, but all opinions are my own. If you decide to make a purchase…
Baked Avocado Egg Rolls
My toddler doesn’t like stringy vegetables like ones you normally would put in an egg roll. You may have noticed I try different stuffing for my egg rolls (like bananas or breakfast egg roll) so naturally I wanted to try my son’s favorite, with avocado. I recently found out though, that avocados are not created…
Healthy Drumstick Ice Cream Bites
When my toddler turned 2 years old, I started giving him a little of every food in moderation. That said, I still hadn’t given him extremely sugary foods like candy or ice cream. These healthy drumstick ice cream bites are a great alternative to the classic favorite. One evening, I unfortunately, or fortunately for you, …
Breakfast Burrito Cups
Many of my readers have asked if certain recipes are freezable. While I enjoy fresh food, I know it’s not always convenient for folks who are busy. I specifically created this breakfast burrito cups recipe with an “on the go” mentality. Thankfully, it freezes well! What I love most about it is you can mix and…
