What if I told you your kids can make breakfast themselves? My kids are able to wash and cut their own fruit, and use their own creativity and fine motor skills to create their own skewers making meal time easy and fun.
Waffle Skewers
Date Pops
Let’s make 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙨 and 𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙨, an easy kid-friendly treat made from fruit that’s nut-free and vegan.
Chocolate Bat Pops
With just 𝓉𝒽𝓇𝑒𝑒 ingredients, this spooky Halloween treat is easy to make and oh so delicious. We used vegan + gluten-free nut-butter stuffed sandwich cookies, and added mini white chocolate chips to our dye-free chocolate gem eyes for extra spooky night vision.
𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮𝓭 Apple (Elder)Berry 𝓒𝓻𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓮 Bars
It’s apple season and we 👏 are 👏 here 👏 for 👏 it!! Nothing is more soothing than the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove mixed with the sweet flavors of apples. Great for a make-ahead breakfast or snack, these bars are vegan + gluten-free.
Blender Banana Spinach Pancakes
Did you know that spinach is one of the most zinc-rich veggies? Zinc is important for many bodily functions such as strengthening your immune system (helping you fight a cold) + aiding in wound healing (for all those bruised knees). 🍃 These pancakes are made with clean simple ingredients like oats, spinach + bananas, and come together quickly in a blender. Not feelin that spinach?? Don’t worry! You can’t even taste it… the result is sweet caramelized banana pancakes (that happen to have green specks in them 😉)
Back To School “Hungry Caterpillar” Snack Plate
I don’t know about you, but when my kids get off that school bus, they are HUNGRY!! You know me and how I love my themes, so I had to get into the spirit of the new school year with our hungry caterpillar snack board. Made with sliced apples, strawberries, and raisins for our caterpillar, we wanted to add some protein to our platter to keep our caterpillar (and the kids) fuller for longer. Enter stage right… @eatnowadays plant-based nuggets! We love these nuggets because not only are they delicious, crispy, and juicy, but they are made with only 7 simple clean ingredients, contain no soy or GMOs, and are ready in less than 20 minutes. Want to be extra?? We love pairing them with our homemade hummus as a dipping sauce.
No-Bake Cereal Bars
With the school year quickly approaching, I’ve been compiling a list of quick + easy breakfast ideas we can grab and go. Made with just 𝓯𝓸𝓾𝓻 ingredients, these cereal bars are a kid-friendly breakfast that are super versatile and great for meal prep. Unlike many store-bought cereal bars, these are made with ingredients you can actually pronounce and are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Nut-Free Basil Pesto
🍃 If your herb garden is thriving like ours this summer, then you need this simple blender recipe to use up all that basil!! 🍃 I always find it difficult to find nut-free pesto sauce, and since I’m allergic to pine nuts, I knew I had to find a homemade alternative. This recipe can be made vegan or vegetarian (if you add in Parmesan cheese for a sweet and zesty flavor), and can also be made extra nutritious by throwing in some spinach leaves to the basil. 🍃 We love using our pesto as a dip for crackers and veggies, or as a marinade for cauliflower steak, pasta, chicken, or fish.
Rice Crispy Fudge Cups
This no-bake frozen dessert is such a favorite amongst my kids! The crispy brown rice cereal texture complements the contrasting smooth fudgy layer perfectly. Packed with protein from the seed/nut layer, it’s a sweet treat that also has some nutritional benefits!
Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
These no-bake frozen chocolate covered banana pops are a fun snack activity to make with your children that build confidence in the kitchen and serve as a great bonding experience. Loaded with potassium, antioxidants, and a good source of Vitamin C, these pops are easy to make and so delicious! We used chocolate sweetened by coconut sugar and let the kids use their creativity with the toppings. Once these frozen treats defrost a bit, the inside is smooth and creamy! Perfect for a warm summer day.
Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie
Lately, we’ve been making this chocolate blueberry smoothie on repeat for an easy and refreshing summer breakfast. While this smoothie tastes like a chocolate milkshake, it’s actually packed with antioxidants, fiber, and omega-3s from added chia seeds and hemp hearts. We throw in a hidden veggie (spinach) and naturally sweeten it with wild blueberries and ripe bananas. You can even meal-prep these smoothie cups, and then just add milk in the morning to blend!
Vegetable Sesame Noodles
Now that summer is in full swing, we’re all about BBQs and picnics. This veggie packed sesame noodle pasta salad is always such a hit whether I’m entertaining or bringing it over to a potluck. I find most sesame noodle marinades use peanut butter or soy sauce, but this one uses coco aminos instead so the dressing doesn’t overpower the entire dish!