Category: Breakfast
The Best Lemon Blueberry Almond Muffins {Gluten-Free Recipe}
| April 2, 2015 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Healthy snacks, Recipe |
There’s nothing like a delicious, moist blueberry muffin to elicit squeals of delight in my house. Made with almond flour, coconut oil and honey, this wholesome recipe is a new family favorite. I love it because the ingredients are nutritious and satisfying. My husband and kids love it because the muffins taste amazing. Each one delivers a healthy dose of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and […] more
Veggies…for Breakfast?!? Sweet Zucchini Pancakes Recipe
| September 16, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
Wondering what to do with the bounty of zucchini from your backyard garden? Here’s an idea: sweet zucchini pancakes. They are a new fave in my house! Serve them for breakfast, and your child will have consumed a green veggie before he even leaves for school (imagine!). They also make a tasty lunch or dinner. […] more
Breakfast-for-Dinner Night: Blueberry Yogurt Protein Pancakes (Kids Cook Monday)
| May 28, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Dinner, Kids Cook Monday, Recipes |
The crack of bats, missing baseball caps and dirt-crusted cleats can only mean one thing: Little League season is in full swing. And now that all three of my bad news bear cubs are old enough to play, we’ll be at the field–and arriving home an hour past our regular dinnertime–twice a week. Whipping together a […] more
3-Minute Breakfast for Kids: Do-It-Yourself Microwave Oatmeal (Kids Cook Monday)
| November 5, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
For whatever weird reason, my kids go wild over packets of instant oatmeal (which they refer to as “Daddy oatmeal” as he is the one who buys it!). But I’m not too wild about the artificial colors and flavors and corn syrup sweeteners that go into most brands. So I was really excited when […] more
Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Outrageously Good Pumpkin Granola (Pssst…Secret Ingredient Alert!) (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 15, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
I’m just a little bit addicted to this homemade pumpkin granola. It makes for a not-too-sweet, slightly-chewy wholesome bowl of goodness. I’ve even been known to put some in a Ziploc and bring it with me when I travel. My four-year-old twins are fans, too. My six year old? Well, we’re still working on him […] more
Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Peanut Butter & Apple Quesadilla (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 1, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
Quesadillas for breakfast?!? Needless to say, my kids were thrilled when they heard the news. But this isn’t your typical quesadilla, which is one reason that I like it so much. Instead of being made with cheese, it contains peanut butter and apples–a fun twist on a traditional Mexican food favorite. This would […] more
Smart Breakfast of the Week: Whole-Wheat Carrot Pancake Recipe (Kids Cook Monday)
| September 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast |
My six-year-old son is allergic to vegetables. O.K., not really, but that’s what he likes to say. (And sadly, I think he’s actually starting to believe it!). It’s not an ideal situation for a mom whose heart skips a beat when passing a farmer’s market stand full of fresh-picked beets and ruffled kale. Then these Whole […] more
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