Looking for a tasty appetizer that’s not super unhealthy? Try this! It’s a twist to the homemade mozzarella sticks because it’s pizza flavored. My son loved them! The only drawback is he can’t have it melt in his mouth when its super hot for obvious reasons. Prep time: 10 minutes / freeze for 30 minutes…
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.
Mashed Potato Balls
The holiday season brings families together and lots of food. At least in my household! We often have an abundance of left overs. This time the culprit was mash potatoes and ham. After eating the same meal and texture for the last three days, I decided to change it up a bit. This was incredibly…
4 Ingredient Pizza Stockings
My son finally got a taste of a real Italian pizza from a local pizza place. He’s been asking for it since. Naturally, I tried to make my own. This is by no means anything close to an Italian pizza, but I’m able to make it in 15 minutes and I don’t have to worry about…
3 Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
My son has a new favorite. Cookies. Oh boy right? This incredibly versatile cookie is a great alternative to sugary cookies. You can even serve it for breakfast and not feel too guilty about it. If you don’t want to add chocolate chips replace it with blueberries. You can also add sliced almonds or dried…
Healthy “Candy” Apples
I’m always looking for healthy snack alternatives. I try to give my son protein along with his fruit. Here’s a perfect combination! My toddler’s current obsession is being Mr. Independent so I let him dip his own apples. The crimson gold miniature apples I found at the store is the perfect size (see the photo…
Pizza Rolls
Thanks for your patience everyone! This move has been quite a challenge. I haven’t unpacked and organized my kitchen yet. That said, these are also the best days for me to create the most simple meals. Here’s one I whipped up because I haven’t been to the grocery store for a week. No fancy dough, just your…
Sweet Potato Quinoa Bites
I wanted to jazz up the everyday steamed potato with some added protein. I had some left over cooked quinoa so I added it to my sweet potato and made these bites. You can also make a sweet variety by omitting the egg and using 1/2 a ripe banana instead. Ingredients: 1/2 c. mashed steamed…
Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Bites
Looking for a healthy snack or fast meal to have on hand? Try this recipe. These bites pack a big protein punch and has veggies. It also tastes great! *If you decide to make a purchase through the affiliate link, Amazon will pay me a very small commission for it. This does not cost…
Strawberry Cheese Rollups
These strawberry cheese rollups take just 4 ingredients to make and is perfect for a quick and easy family meal. They’re also easy grasp and perfect for little fingers! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Simple and easy – You can whip this up in a matter of minutes. If you have children, they can help…
Flax Seeds Grape Fruit Rollups
Growing up, I loved fruit rollups. I wanted to recreate it for my son without the added additives. I also jazzed it up by adding the super food flax seed on them. I don’t have a dehydrator so I used my oven. I used the same technique as veggie chips. Low heat for a long period of…
Mango Coconut Popsicles
I recently went to a Thai restaurant for dinner with some friends and had mango sticky coconut rice for dessert. It’s a definite a must try and is one of those treats that leaves you wanting more. Well, I had a craving for this dessert, but didn’t want to get out of my yoga pants. My…
Spinach Cheesy Muffins
This is my all time favorite savory muffin recipe. It’s packed with nutrients including vitamins from spinach, cheese, and egg. It’s also freezable and makes a great side dish or breakfast option. Trust me, this will be a family favorite! Ingredients: 1 1/2 C. Flour 1 tbs baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tbs…
Blooming Pizza
This is a variation of my blooming spinach recipe. It tastes absolutely delicious! I usually add melted butter, but I’ve tried it without when in a rush. It’s getting a little harder to cook with my toddler these days. Also, if you don’t like sourdough, you can find bread that has a harder crust, but…
Easy Pasta Salad
The first day of summer is almost here. That means we have lots of potlucks and barbecues to go to. Here’s a super easy pasta recipe that’s sure to be a hit. I reduced the amount of dressing for my toddler because of the sodium. I’ve packed this dish in ball mason jars (pictured)….
Baked Brie and Pear Chips
This is such an easy way to serve up a delightful snack. It’s also a great appetizer for house guests. In fact, I got this idea from a holiday get together a while back! By the way, my toddler loved it! It can also be served on bread, if you don’t want to bother with…
Breakfast Egg Rolls
An omelet in an egg roll? Sounds odd, but it’s so incredibly tasty. As you know I’m all about easy feeding with less cleanup. I got tired of picking up crumbles of egg. I did have some egg roll flakes to clean up, but not as much! An omelette in egg rolls Tip:…
Homemade Doritos
I always have extra tortillas lying around. I can never finish the package! This is a great way to use it up. An easy recipe to make your own Doritos
Chicken Salad Toast Cups
Anything bite size is a big hit at my house. It’s easy for my toddler to grasp with his hands. This in turn makes me happy because I have less to cleanup. This is also packed with nutrients and you can substitute mayo with avocado as well. Tip: Use a hand mixer or standing mixer…
Corndog Donuts
Someone had to do it right? I really do have a reason though. There are some days this big kid (me), wants a corn dog. Since my toddler eats what we eat, I had to think of a way to make it baby friendly. It’s been drilled in my head that hot dogs are a…
Chili Cornbread Muffins
My husband absolutely loves chili. No offense to canned chili lovers, but I don’t particularly love the ingredients in it. This was an experiment in the kitchen since my specialty is usually Asian food. I asked my husband what the main ingredients were and went for it! When I was through, my husband said, “You…
Blueberry Bites
My son who didn’t like banana for the longest time, inspired me to be creative with this potassium rich fruit. Now he loves it! It took a while, but we kept trying and it paid off. These are great for breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients: 1 cup old quick oats (we use Bob’s Red Mill…
Cheesy Spinach Muffins
The block of cheese I had hiding in my refrigerator was expiring in a few days. This muffin is so tasty, and delicious. Wrap it up in tin foil then a zip lock bag and throw it in the freezer for later use. Ingredients: 1.5 cups of flour 1.5 tbs sugar 1 tbs baking powder…
Mashed “Potato” Cauliflower Bites
I’ve seen cauliflower used in just about anything. From rice to pizza crust, it’s a very versatile vegetable. I decided to try to make mashed potato out of it. I made cauliflower mashed potato for us and bites for our toddler! Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower 1 tbs butter dash of salt 1/3 cup shredded white cheddar…
Pumpkin Coconut Granola
Oh the smell of Thanksgiving in Spring! My house smelled so delightful after making this awesome recipe from Super Healthy Kids. I didn’t know granola would be so easy to make until I tried this recipe. It’s delicious and healthy! Did I mention delicious? I’m a hard please when it comes to granola too! Without further ado,…
