I've talked to so many moms who tell me teriyaki "anything" is their kid's favorite. If only there were a drive through teriyaki place where I could pick up healthy Asian food. There's nothing around my area anyway, I'm all about packing in as much good nutrients into one bite as possible. This is a...
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Veggie Waffles
A waffle recipe that has almost all the food groups in one bite! These veggie waffles are so tasty and just takes about 10 minutes to whip up. It brings a different dynamic to the traditional waffle. I made these on a whim to try to see if I could get the kids eating vegetables...
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...
Cream Cheese Veggie Shrimp Baked Wontons
During a recent trip to the grocery store, I came across wonton wrappers. The flour wrapping paper may be foreign to you, but it's very similar to an egg roll. I mean even my spell checker is seeing it as a typo. ;). Most Asian restaurants like Panda Express or others use it to make...
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...
Easy Mini Bird Nests
Just 15 minutes is all you need to make these super cute easy mini bird nests. I came up with this recipe because my kids are a little bored of eggs. I always try to offer protein rich foods in the borning. Since most breakfast choices have so much carbohydrates, I had to think outside...
Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream
I love chocolate. I'm not going to lie, to me it's the best thing since sliced bread. While we do have the occasional real ice cream treat, it's always nice to eat something guilt free. It's also nice to be able to share something with both my kids without thinking about the sugar content and what's...
Dylan's First Birthday
I absolutely love parties. A fun fact about me is I've always wanted to be an event planner since I was a teenager. I never pursued it, so when it's time for my kid's first birthdays I have a lot of fun. First birthdays are big in our family and I'm always excited to use...
Asian Glazed Salmon
Frozen to the dinner table in less than 30 minutes! That's my kind of dinner. This Asian glazed salmon is perfect for busy days and last minute meals. Pair it with some steamed veggies and brown rice and it's a perfect meal. The slightly sweet and salty flavor makes it also appealing for kids. If...
Chickpea Veggie Patties
We live on patties around my house. It's fast and easy to make and always a hit with my two boys. Best of all these bites are jammed packed with veggies. It also includes added protein from the garbanzo beans and cheese in the recipe. I don't have to worry about making other dishes, because it...
Sweet Potato Banana Bites
Mornings are always rushed at my house. Whether it's because I have to run to work, or if I'm in a hurry to get my youngest down for his nap. The start of our mornings are always challenging. Making these baby friendly muffins ahead of time saves me a ton of time. And yes, you...
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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...
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...
Fire Truck Paw Patrol Party
I'm so excited to share my son's 3rd Birthday party photos! For those who have followed me along my Easy Toddler Meals journey, you'll know my son Colin is why this blog exists. It was one day back in 2014 when he decided to show me his great eating habits. From then on out, he...
Healthy Banana Muffins
A better for you version of the classic favorite banana walnut muffins. Whip up these healthy banana muffins in less than half and hour and have a guilt free treat. If you're wondering what's healthier about this recipe, it only has 1 tbs of butter and uses coconut sugar. No oil! According to the Huffington...
Delicious One Pan Apple Chicken
My oldest son's two favorite foods are chicken and apples. So I thought to myself, why not cook them together?! I was pleasantly surprised with this delicious one pan apple chicken recipe and this is now in our weekly rotation. The apples add a light sweetness to the dish and it this takes less than...
Asian Beef
My husband recently bought me an Instapot and I I'm a huge fan! First off, let me just say that this is not a sponsored post. I just wanted to share how awesome it is, because it truly cuts my cooking time dramatically. As a mother of two kids under two, I need every shortcut...
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...
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...
Blueberry Crisp
As some of you may know my kids and I recently went on a blueberry picking adventure. My toddler loved it, but picked so many! I haven't ventured off into pie making yet so I improvised and made these small blueberry crisps. I didn't have a round baking pie dish so I used ramekins. It's...
