If you and your family love spaghetti (most children do!) this is a great recipe to have up your sleeve because it’s your way to load up with extra veggies and nutrients, lower the sodium, and save money. You can do this in your instant pot or in a regular Read more…
A lot of parents have reached out with this problem… Food throwing and how to manage it. Here is a short guide to help get things back on track. Babies often drop food towards the end of the meal, when they’re no longer eating/hungry, look for and identify those cues (check out this article Read more…
Paprikash comes from the Hungarian word for paprika. Traditionally, these stews do not contain tomatoes (only here in America) and get their red color from the paprika. They also traditionally contain sour cream – my version uses yogurt, a plus for extra calcium and protein. What you need: 2 onions, Read more…
These pancakes are high in protein, calcium, and fiber. The ricotta and your choice of buttermilk or kefir adds additional protein and calcium. Get your child to help you measure, pour, and mix! What you’ll need: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon brown sugar (sub applesauce or omit for Read more…
Yogurt is a really great option for snacks. Its full of vitamins, minerals, protein, and (usually) probiotics. I’d like to share you with a guide to help you pick the best yogurt and also what to do with it! First, here are some nutrition specifics of yogurt. 100g of plain Read more…
Parents often tell me their child won’t eat egg. The great thing about eggs is they are SO versatile. Here is a recipe that incorporates egg into a child favorite (pasta) AND it’s got veggies as well. Save or pin this recipe! What you need: 1/2 pk of pasta of Read more…
4th of July flag snack plate! We’ve got veggies, fruit, two kinds of easy yogurt dip (recipes below), and cheese. It’s really a perfect plate because it covers several food groups, flavors, and textures. Not to mention it’s beautiful and fun. Dip for the fruit:– Greek yogurt 1/2 cup– Cinnamon Read more…
Bookmark or pin this page for healthy (and delicious) cooking ideas with your kids. My 3yo helped me make them. And guess what? She normally will not eat zucchini (unless it’s raw.) What you need: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup sugar 1.5 tsp baking Read more…
If you want a recipe that’ll give you meals all week and only takes a few minutes to prep… You’re in the right place, bookmark or pin this page! If you don’t have an IP, that’s ok, you can do this in a normal pot (directions below.) You’ll need: A Read more…
If you’re looking for ways to add more veggies to your diet, one of my biggest tips is to spice it up…literally. Indian cuisine is one of the best at making vegetables palatable and delicious.Curries are suitable for children, even babies. “Spiced” doesn’t mean spicy! What you need:– Lamb chops Read more…