Ingredients 2 cups self rising flour 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt Preheat oven to 400F. Mix ingredients until a dough ball forms. Gently kneed the dough about 15-20 times then cut into 8 equal sized balls. Form into circles and push a hole through the center to form bagel shape. Use 1 egg (gentlyContinueContinue reading “2 ingredient bagels”
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3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies
Ingredients 1 ½ cups mashed banana, about 2 large bananas 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats â…“ cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. In a bowl, mash the bananas and add the oats. Mix well and thenContinueContinue reading “3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies”
Cherry Coconut Breakfast Bars
The perfect make-ahead-breakfast that’s packed full of nutrients! Cherries add the perfect burst of tartness alongside the sweetness of the coconut. The whole family will love them!
Protein for Picky Eaters
PSA: PROTEIN COMES FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES NOTđź‘ŹJUSTđź‘ŹMEATđź‘Ź- and protein needs are incredibly easy to meet for little ones, even picky eaters typically get enough protein. Many people tend to automatically think meat or animal products like milk, yogurt and cheese when I mention “protein” but not all protein has to come from meat!!ContinueContinue reading “Protein for Picky Eaters”
Probiotics vs Prebiotics
Although the names are almost the same – just one letter difference- these two types of food are completely different but both are essential for gut health! Learn more about how to get your picky eater to eat both:
Infant Iron Needs
Iron is an essential nutrient that’s used to make hemoglobin which helps blood carry oxygen and deliver it to all the other cells. Without hemoglobin, the body will stop producing healthy red blood cells and your baby’s muscles, tissues, and cells might not get the oxygen they need! Iron is also important for the immuneContinueContinue reading “Infant Iron Needs”
FREE GUIDE: Nutritious Dipping Sauces
Recently I shared an IG lunch post where Jax dipped his grapes into his tomato soup. As an adult, I was repulsed. But as an inquisitive toddler, he wasn’t phased at all – in fact, it was the opposite – he LOVED it! https://www.instagram.com/p/BzyVAJxFp2f/ On the post I asked what was the weirdest combination thatContinueContinue reading “FREE GUIDE: Nutritious Dipping Sauces”
Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Nothing reminds me of summer time as a kid more than sitting in the grass, eating an ice pop! Now that I am an adult and a mom, I want to continue this summer-time tradition with my own little man. But I also want to make sure they are something I can feel good about!ContinueContinue reading “Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes”
Homemade Hummus Recipe
Hummus is one of my FAVORITE foods to make at home! Before I learned this recipe, I didn’t know how good hummus could truly be! It is such a versatile food that can add extra protein, healthy fat, calcium and non-heme iron to a meal that would otherwise lack those things! INGREDIENTS 1 can (15ContinueContinue reading “Homemade Hummus Recipe”
Reverse Picky Eating with Food Chaining
Becoming more selective starts around 12-18 months for most children. When they begin to differentiate between items for flavor, colors, and textures and distinguish which they prefer. For some kids, selective (or picky) eating is a short-lived stage. For others, it can become an ongoing challenge and make mealtime a stressful, chaotic experience for everyone involved.
Snacks with Jax 