These 3-ingredient strawberry fritters say welcome to the weekend. With fewer items to add than regular ol’ pancakes, they’re packed full of flavor–and practically all fruit so you don’t even need syrup. Like our blueberry-apple version, these easy fritters make healthy finger foods for babies and toddlers, not to mention a no-sugar snack for any…
No-Sugar Strawberry Fudgsicles
These homemade popsicles have been the hit of our back-to-school week. And trust me, we kind of needed one. There are SO MANY FEELINGS about third grade, first grade and apparently kindergarten is no picnic either. When I see the rascals come home so stressed — and so very ready to rumble — I like…
Chocolate Graham Crackers
I made a double batch of these chocolate graham crackers for Birthday Season this year. One batch of chocolate graham crackers for Violet’s preschool party. One batch for George’s. Same school, different classes, different days. Since George’s celebration was a week later than Violet’s I just popped his whole batch into the freezer and brought…
Fruity Lemonade Popsicles
You know how kids are experts at devouring fresh fruit in seconds flat? I’ve found a way to make a few slices of fruit go farther and last a little longer: Freeze the whole darn thing. Enter, fruity lemonade popsicles.Just fill a popsicle mold with fruit, then pour on enough lemonade to get ALMOST to…
Magic Muffins: The Healthy 5-Fruit & Vegetable Muffins Kids Love!
Who among us has ever said, “Yep, my kids get ALL the fruit and vegetables they need. And then some.” Not you? Me neither. To get the five recommended servings of vegetables and fruits into four kids every day, I serve veggies straight up but also add them into unsuspecting dishes: Eggs. Smoothies. Popsicles. And you better believe it,…
Rainbow Smoothies: A Fun Way for Kids to Eat More Fruit & Vegetables
Want an easy way to get your kids interested in eating more fruit and vegetables? Experts say kids need about 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day, but it can be hard to do. That’s why I was so excited to see this rainbow smoothie idea on Super Healthy Kids a couple of years ago….
A 2-Minute, Healthy AND Adorable Veggie Platter for Spring
Who said Easter treats had to be all jelly beans and chocolate? Actually, that my have been my kids. But anyway… You can imagine my surprise at how willing they were to eat inhale this 100% vegetable snack the other day. It’s amazingly easy, took 2 minutes to make…and about the same to devour. Which was fine…
Ridiculously Cute Mini Taco Cups
These mini taco cups turned out to be a lunch our kids loved–and a built-in, whole-wheat snack too! I used leftover taco meat & beans from taco night, about a cup to make a dozen mini taco cups, which served 4 small kids. Of course the math would change with the ages of your kids, so…
Whole-Wheat Apple Cookies with Lemon Glaze
“It’s the lemon glaze that really makes them,” my mother-in-law told me. And she was right. These whole-wheat apple cookies with lemon glaze are amazing. She should know, she made them! They aren’t quite good for you (because of said icing) but man, are these cookies a great way to round out a tea party, any…
How a Cutting Board Teaches Portion Control & a Breakthrough Rule for Myself
Do your kids eat too much? Do you? Those can be tough questions but part of my mission here is to teach my kids to love good food. And to enjoy it, whether they’re together or alone. And not eat too much of it. That’s right. Just like Michael Pollan says, “Not too much.” Even if…
TRIED IT: Frozen Grapes, Another “Why Didn’t We Do This Sooner?” Snack
Welcome to a new feature on Foodlets called “Tried It”. These are recipes or bits of advice that I’ve heard and seen elsewhere put to the test with our own four kids. I’ll give you the scoop on the difficulty-to-worth-it ratio, plus whether the kids liked it and whether we’d do it again. Tried It: Frozen…
3 DIY Snacks Kids Can Make (and Eat) with Cheerios
Who knew Cheerios were so fun? Seriously. Who was aware of this and why didn’t they tell me earlier? Inspired by today’s sponsored post, I got my hands on FOUR kinds of Cheerios (again, who knew?) and put the rascals to work. These are 3 ideas I found online then adapted in our own way. We…
Popsicles for Breakfast! How to Make Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
Did you know that popsicles were invented in the 1920’s? But to this day, it’s one of most versatile snacks that any kid would love to have. By now you know I’ll whip up homemade popsicles out of anything–and the kids will eat it with the biggest, drippiest smiles you’ve ever seen.Spinach? Yep. Lemonade? Of…
DIY bruschetta kids love
Well, something amazing happened. Picture 5:30pm. On a bad day. You know, when the kids are yelling and fussing, you’re trying to get plates on the table and just as you do…everyone groans? Your husband is still at work and you’re wondering why you even bother making fresh meals for a knee-high crowd who doesn’t care? Now…
Sliced Cucumber Sandwiches
No bread here, just crunchy slices of cucumber. The cucumber IS the bread. Why? Because we have 457 million cucumbers growing in our garden right now. Plucking 4, 8, 12 cucumbers out of the yard every day means my fridge is overflowing with the darn things. (Are they mating in there? Raising happy little families right…
The Best Way to Cut a Watermelon
I JUST DISCOVERED THE BEST WAY TO CUT A WATERMELON. And it’s changed everything. No rind. Just watermelon. Leave it in strips or cut into chunks. Without the bulky rinds, it’s also easier to store. Cutting a watermelon like this is an easy method: Cut off both ends. Slice off the rind, leaving a big juicy…
American Flag Fruit & Cheese Platter
We’ve done an American flag with fruit on skewers. It was fun and not nearly as hard you might think. But this new American flag fruit and cheese platter is SO easy, I’ll do it every time I get the chance: 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day. All the Days! If it looks familiar, this…
7 Fresh Fruit (& Veggie) Packed Popsicles Kids Love!
Who said delicious homemade popsicles couldn’t be full of fresh fruit and even a couple of veggies? These are our favorite fresh fruit & veggie popsicles, a fun way to get kids closer to the recommended 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Spinach & Pineapple Popsicles Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding Pops Peaches & Creamsicles Cantaloupe…
Healthy Party Food for Kids: DIY Raw Veggie Cups
Party food for kids needs to be festive. Fun! Colorful! Fresh! And with any shred of hope, simple. Nothing says “Happy Birthday” like getting so stressed out about entertaining a group of kids that I’m shrieking at my own offspring all morning long. Enter veggie cups. We discovered kid-friendly raw veggies served in cups with a dollop of Ranch dressing…
Spinach & Pineapple Popsicles, Really!
Looking for simple, kid-friendly spinach recipes? Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, which makes it a habit I want our kids to grow up with. Our garden must have got the memo because it’s gone crazy with spinach this year.So far I’ve made Sauteed Spinach with Garlic, Green Eggs &…