Crunchy, easy, and delicious for a quick weeknight meal. Slice into thin strips for kid-friendly tenders they can dip in their favorite sauces. For adults, keep it light and add to a salad or add your favorite side dishes for a hearty meal.
This mac & cheese will be a dish kids and adults alike will love. And mamas will really love it because it has extra veggies in it. Delicious comfort food made healthy!
These are so much fun to make with the kiddos during the holiday season. Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to whip up a batch of festive wreath cookies.
You will have a lot of fun making these with the kiddos. They have a fun little surprise inside!
How cute are these? Using the simplest of ingredients, these little strawberry Santa Hats will delight kids and adults alike!
Change up your regular Pizza Night with these grain-free pizza roll-ups. These little roll-ups will be a hit with the kids, and they can help make them too!
Keep it light during the holiday and winter season with these sugar-free Keto Snowmen meringues. They are so much fun to make and decorate!
Delicious, crispy sweet potato fries that you can try different seasonings with to see which flavor combo is your favorite. Your family will love this side dish that ticks all the boxes!
Breakfast can be tricky, but it's hard to pass up these delicious cookies. They are very versatile and allow you to hide all sorts of goodies in them, such as shredded carrots, raisins, different nuts, etc.
A sneaky way to incorporate vegetables into your kids’ mac and cheese - Cauliflower Mac and Cheese!
This vegetarian pizza recipe is so easy to make and very versatile. Add your favorite toppings and make it your own. It's also a great recipe to involve the kids so they can make their own pizza.
Cold, creamy, and delicious with just enough sweetness. You'll love these healthy fudge pops for a snack or dessert.
This pudding not only satisfies and satiates the cravings, but it also nourishes your body. This Healthy Vanilla Coconut Tapioca Pudding is full of healthy fats and amino acids; it's a great dessert to serve without the guilt!
When my kiddos are under the weather, I whip up a batch of magical healthy chocolate pudding. This pudding actually DOES have health-promoting ingredients!
Not only are these grain-free corn dog muffins super easy to make, but they are full of healthy protein and definitely a kiddie favorite in our house.
Ditch the junk at the stores and make your own healthy powdered peanut butter and chocolate cups. Homemade candy tastes so much better anyway!
These Grain-Free Lemon Bars are just as tasty as the original recipe. Tangy, sweet, and refreshing... try not to eat the whole batch at once!
Recipe creation can be tricky, but this Nutty Grain-Free Granola Clusters recipe has been a big hit! Bonus: it lasts for two weeks in an airtight container, and you can make a double batch and freeze half!
These delicious gluten-free chocolate brownies will be a crowd-pleaser – especially with the kids!
When October rolls around and you're getting ready for Halloween, it's time to make some ghostly meringue cookies for fun.
These little buggers are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants! Go ahead, have one for breakfast and feel guilt-free.
Move over plain old vanilla ice cream, dairy-free coconut cherry ice cream is taking over the favorites list!Â
This vanilla custard is rich, buttery, and so smooth. Perfect for a dessert or a quick snack.
This gluten-free mac & cheese is a much healthier version of my original recipe, and it takes 7 minutes to make! Winner winner, mac and cheese dinner.
When your sweet tooth is wanting that pumpkin spice flavor, whip up a batch of these delicious, moist cookies.
The best part about these chocolate pudding cups is that the ingredients are good for you! Feel good about eating these and sharing them with your kiddos!
If you love the cookies from Nieman Marcus but want a healthier, gluten-free, grain-free cookie, try out this copycat recipe.
Whether you need a healthy snack for movie night or a big family gathering, you'll love this homemade caramel corn (without corn syrup!). You can even make them into popcorn balls!
After much tinkering in my kitchen with the kiddos, we finally perfected a delicious homemade marshmallow recipe. We even dusted them with cocoa! A kiddo favorite for sure, only these are made with healthy ingredients.
Your kids will love these grain-free waffle pizzas for school lunches or an afternoon snack. These are a treat for grown-up lunches too!
These grain-free homemade graham crackers are much lower in sugar and have more protein and healthy fats in them than store-bought varieties. S'mores, anyone?
These fruit snacks have a great texture that really makes them like the fruit snacks you grew up eating, without all the junk! Plus, they have the added benefits of probiotics and fiber!
We call them Ninja Gummies because they give my kids the energy and skills of a ninja! Well, maybe not, but they are super healthy, and my kiddos LOVE them!
Create wonderful memories without destroying your gut - grain-free mini donuts without any of the junk and all of the enjoyment.
I love popcorn, especially kettle corn….and I especially love homemade kettle corn! But with a few ingredients, you can make your own gourmet popcorn at home that the whole family will love. Perfect for movie night!
Whip up these healthy breakfast muffins for the family when you need a quick breakfast for those busy mornings. You can play with your favorite add-ons.
When I create a new recipe for my kiddos, I love to pack in as much nutrition as possible. This means more ingredients, but it also means more nutrients. These teething biscuits pack a lot of nutrient-dense foods!
Want to get more essential fatty acids into your kids' meal to help give them proper brain development? Try making these delicious, grain-free salmon nuggets. Tell them it's "chicken" nuggets and they'll eat every last one!
Ditch the store-bought stuff and make your own Greek coconut milk yogurt.
You can still enjoy cereal in the morning or for a snack even if you're on the paleo diet.
My kids love finger food and they especially love finger food that they can help make! This is a very kid-friendly recipe. They can form the nuggets and roll them in the almond flour. A fun way to teach your children how to cook.
For any special celebration or holiday, use this recipe to make easy grain-free cut-out cookies.
I have been trying to come up with some recipes that satisfy the sweet tooth, provide the antioxidant levels of dark chocolate, and have lower sugar content. So I threw together this recipe with cocoa powder and honey! Plus, you also get the medicinal benefits of raw honey.
All you need is just three ingredients to make these fluffy, delicious paleo waffles. It's also fun to add in some spices. So easy to make, and takes minutes!
These homemade French fries are made healthier by frying them in coconut oil and using real sea salt for added minerals. Your kids will love them!
Need to get out of a breakfast rut? Try cake for breakfast! It's delicious and healthy for you.
A recipe that marries breakfast muffins with chocolate cake. Oh yeah, they are tasty. Even better when you top them with some homemade whipped cream.
This grain-free granola is so easy to make and very versatile. Play around with this recipe, try different nuts and seeds or different spices. Yum!
My kids LOVE popsicles! Who doesn't on a hot summer day? Being the sneaky mom that I am, I wanted to keep these treats healthy and filled with goodness.
For less than the price of one container of yogurt from the store, I can make twice the amount.
Who doesn't love chicken strips?! These are healthier than take-out or drive-thru and only take about 15-20 minutes from start to finish. Feel good about what you and your family eat!
Making jello cups from scratch allows for so many nutritional bonuses to be added to them. I have finally perfected the best recipe filled with vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
Just a few simple, healthy ingredients and you will have a smooth and delicious snack that can be enjoyed in place of the store-bought peanut butter filled with GMO oils and HFCS.
These popsicles are full of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. I do not feel bad about letting my kids snack on them daily!
Cheez-It crackers are the perfect salty snack. The only problem is that they are filled with garbage. Make your own from real food with just 5 ingredients!
Not only is this dip delicious, but it also packs a probiotic punch! Do not be intimidated about making your own cream cheese, it's super easy!
Clean up your sloppy joes with this healthy recipe. And if you don't eat bread, I came up with a clever idea on how to eat this dish without buns.
So easy to make, filled with healthy fats, and has the richest buttery flavor.
Want a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack? You gotta try these delicious crispy chocolate cheese crackers. You won't be able to eat just one!
These little heart muffins are so much fun to make with the kiddos and taste great too! Delicious, healthy, and perfect for a fun cooking time in the kitchen.
There's nothing like homemade bubbly, creamy macaroni and cheese. Ditch the store-bought stuff and make your own. It's much easier than you think and tastes a million times better.
Get all the comforts of hot chocolate without all the junk. It also has lots of healthy fats and health benefits.
Baked sweet potato tots are definitely one of my kids' favorites, I always have them on hand! Easy to make, inexpensive, and they keep well in the freezer.
Healthy snacks are a must and simple recipes are a bonus. This recipe could not be any easier or more fun for the kiddos. Plus, they taste very similar to caramel!
I regularly make healthy gummies for my kids because they are a great way to get them eating healthy snacks, instead of sugar-laden chemical junk that they sell at the stores. I add fresh squeezed juices, kombucha, and sea salt to them to enhance their nutritional content.
Making personal pizzas is so much fun! You can also make them healthy by using cauliflower crust. Top with your favorite toppings. It's pizza time!
No more soggy hash browns! Try this method I came up with for crispy, delicious sweet potato hash browns. It's quick and super easy.
If you have picky eaters, this is a perfect way to get them to eat breakfast AND get lots of nutrition into their diet.
If you are looking to get gluten out of your diet, or eating low carb/keto but can’t give up your noodles, then this is the solution for you.
Only a few ingredients required, and within minutes, you have a batch of banana frozen yogurt to enjoy for a healthy sweet treat!
If you've got picky eaters, this is a great way to sneak in more fruits and veggies - green smoothie!!
Need a fun, creative way to use up extra kombucha? Just make fruit gummies! The gut-healing gelatin combined with the probiotics in the kombucha makes for one healthy snack!
Make your own "candy" fruit snacks at home without any artificial additives, plus, they're full of vitamins and minerals.
Here is a fun twist on a classic - Paleo Bacon Deviled Eggs. Delicious, healthy, and low carb. Serve at your next party, enjoy as an appetizer, or a quick snack.
A tasty way to get your kids to eat more fruit. All you need is 6 ingredients and a food processor or blender...then voila! You have a delicious, healthy dessert or snack!
Elderberry syrup is a healthy alternative remedy to have on hand during cold and flu season. It's very high in vitamin A, vitamin C, quercitin, and is anti-inflammatory.
This is a fun, healthy treat for your kiddos. It's fun to make different shapes with the pancake batter. They are light, fluffy, and delicious!
Need to get in more protein and want a quick breakfast? Try these delicious breakfast muffins. They are very versatile, so feel free to use your favorite ingredients.
What could be easier to make than a frittata! It's also a great way to get more nutrients into your kids.
Homemade applesauce is so easy to make and it freezes well. Make it in bulk now and enjoy for months to come.
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