Bruschetta

Over the last few weeks, my kids have completely fallen in love with bruschetta. I’ve been making it for years for our family—it’s always been a staple on our dinner table—but I never pushed the kids to try it. Then one day, while I was prepping it in the kitchen, my son asked if he […]

Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fries

Crispy baked panko and parmesan-crusted zucchini fries are for the win. This zucchini recipe is crunchy, satisfying, and a great way to showcase the zucchini squash to your kids without hiding it in their favorite muffin recipe. The crunchy outer coating makes this zucchini a kid-friendly side dish. Summertime is all about that fresh, locally […]

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that your whole family will love? Look no further than crispy baked sweet potato fries! Paired perfectly with burgers and chicken fingers, this has been on a weekly rotation here, lately. These fries are a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional fries, and they’re excellent for a […]

Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Bites

Tower of healthy, no-bake chocolate bites. coated with dark and white chocolate.

Ok friends, I got the best dessert recipe to share, and it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day! But really, you can make it all year long when you are feeling like treating your family to a healthy sweet treat. In this recipe, you won’t find any added sugars or butter as you would typically […]

Healthy Butternut Squash Muffins

butternut squash muffins, muffins, fall muffins

Every time I dream up a new muffin recipe, I notice a similar pattern – looking for that main fruit or vegetable component to star in it. Not only for the delicious flavors and extra softness that comes with it but also for the additional servings of nutrients. So here it is, my fall muffin […]

Leek and Potato Crisps (Latkes)

Potato leek, potato pancakes, potato crisps, potato latkes, potato leeks,

If a potato chip and potato pancake made babies what would it be? Potato crisps! That may have been a bit embarrassing, but don’t take away from this perfect leek and potato crisp recipe. This recipe is one of those where we never have leftovers. It is so tasty and has a perfect crunch that […]

Yogurt Maple Bark

Yogurt bark, snack,

Ok, friends, I know the school year starts in less than 1 week, but summer isn’t over yet, and I must share this delicious and nutritious yogurt bark recipe for you to try as we wind down our last few HOT summer days. It’s a refreshing and healthy treat for all; you can customize it […]

Crispy Baked Cauliflower Fritters

cauliflower fritter, protein fritter, simple, baked cauliflower recipe

Cauliflower is a nutrient-rich food packed with B vitamins and antioxidants but how do we get our little ones to enjoy this vegetable? My answer is to convert it to a delicious fritter perfect for little hands to hold and eat. Adding cooked chicken to the mix adds extra protein but leaving it vegetarian is […]

Yogurt Pops (Popsicles)

yogurt popsicles, healthy popsicles

This recipe came about when I had a sweet tooth one evening and didn’t want to go for the tub of ice cream. Looked in my fridge and I had yogurt, ground fresh walnuts, maple syrup, and hemp hearts staring right at me. So, what did I do? I added it all into a bowl, […]

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