This Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto is a comforting dinner that the entire family will enjoy - from toddlers to grown-ups! Because everyone gets to assemble their own plates, everyone leaves the table happy and satisfied. Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Risotto Literally my entire family is obsessed with this Pumpkin Risotto! We've had it as a weeknight dinner at least four times in the last couple of weeks and non of us are getting tired of it yet! While it may seem fancy - risotto, on a weeknight 😱, trust me when I say it's actually super simple and there is plenty of hands-free time to make the rest of the meal plus start packing school lunches while the risotto is cooking. I promise this dish can be ready in just about 30 minutes.. give or take a couple of minutes depending on how many times you need to refill your wine glass;) The best part - the entire family loves this meal! My 5 and 7 year old, my vegetarian husband as well as myself (which I am gluten free)! This ...
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Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Green Bean “Fries” (toddler, kid + adult approved)
These Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Green Bean "Fries" are a perfect healthy alternative to the all-time favorite toddler and kid meal! Made with white meat chicken, whole wheat flour and breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, these nuggets are super crispy and delicious. Serve with green bean "fries" for a perfectly healthy meal. Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Green Bean "Fries" These chicken nuggets are going to be your toddler or kids (and maybe even your) new favorite meal! They are tender on the inside yet crispy on the outside. Made with wholesome ingredients that are actually good for you! Even though these nuggets are made as a healthy version, they are so delicious that they will completely satisfy any toddler or kid. Picky eaters will especially love these classic nuggets. Now, let's talk about these green bean "fries", because they are legit bonkers amazing! My girls ate 3 helpings.. each! And they usually will eat one or maybe two cooked ...
Cooking with Kids – Spinach Basil Pesto
This easy Spinach Basil Pesto is a great way to start cooking with kids. It's a super fast and easy recipe that they can do mostly by themselves! It's also loaded with spinach, and I swear your kids will give it two thumbs up as well 👍👍, spinach and all! Great for young chefs 3 years and up! Cooking with Kids - Spinach Basil Pesto This easy and super yummy Spinach Basil Pesto is one of my kids' favorite recipes to make! They literally want to make this pesto every week. Really.. they just want to make this pesto so they can have a reason to ask for pizza night😜. And since this recipe is loaded with spinach, I am all for it🙌! Parker (my youngest) isn't the biggest fan of spinach.. as in she will politely pick whatever spinach is on her plate and fling it right onto my plate🙄. But because she is in control of making this recipe and because pesto is so darn good, she will devour all-of-the spinach in this recipe! So if your little one is going through a ...
Crispy Seasoned Fish with Pineapple & Avocado Chunks for Toddler + Kids
This Crispy Seasoned Fish with Pineapple & Avocado Chunks for Toddler + Kids is an excellent way to serve fish to your little one - seasoned to perfection and cooked until crispy on the outside yet still tender on the inside. Serve with a side of pineapple and avocado chunks and cilantro brown rice for #thewin! My family could pretty much eat this Crispy Seasoned Fish every night of the week! And by saying that my kids would eat fish every night of the week, may get me some eye rolls. I get it. Having your kids eat fish can sometimes be a tricky thing to do. The key to this fish dish being a total success with my family is that it is perfectly crispy on the outside while still tender on in the inside. It's also seasoned to perfection with an easy mixture of cumin, garlic powder, mild chili powder and pepper. You can serve it over rice with a side of broccoli. Or wrap it up in a corn tortilla with some slices of avocado, chunks of pineapple and a ...
8 Baby-Led Weaning Meal Ideas for Baby + Toddler
These 8 Baby-Led Weaning Meal Ideas for Baby + Toddler are going to be a big hit in your house! These meals are perfect for baby-led weaning, finger foods for baby or as toddler meals. Great lunch and dinner ideas for the whole family! Great for 9 months and up. Scratching your head and wondering what's for dinner? Look no further! These 8 delicious meal ideas are great for baby, toddler, kids and adults alike. Healthy, versatile, fun and above all else they taste good! Reasons to LOVE these 8 baby-led weaning Meal ideas for baby + toddler: great baby food for 9+ months and up perfect for baby -led weaning or the finger food stage family-friendly - the whole family will love them easy dinner ideas healthy baby and toddler meals nutrient dense for growing kiddos most can be customized for family preferences and allergy concerns can be made for lunches or dinners leftovers can be packed for a school lunch great toddler lunch ...
Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler (Baby-Led Weaning)
These Crispy Salmon Bites for Baby + Toddler are a great way to serve fish to baby! Great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage - 9+ months and up. These salmon bites are a great way to introduce salmon to baby or toddler in an easy-to-eat foolproof way. Salmon bites are coated in crispy breadcrumbs and flavored with a big pinch of dried herbs, then baked until crispy golden brown. Serve with steamed vegetables and your babe’s favorite dipping sauce for a new baby-approved meal. Reasons to love these baby-led weaning crispy salmon bites: family-favoriteeasy way to serve fish to baby or toddlereasy to make - 20 minutes great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage9+ months and uprecipe is great for any firm fish you preferserve with any steamed veggie for a complete mealnutrient dense can be made gluten free by using gluten free breadcrumbs MORE BABY-LED WEANING AND FINGER FOOD RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE – The Ultimate Guide of Finger Foods ...
Easy Veggie “Fried” Rice for Baby + Toddler
This Easy Veggie "Fried" Rice is a healthy toddler and baby meal. Filled with veggies, protein as well as a ton of flavor - this easy dinner is great for the whole family. Perfect for baby-led weaning as well as the finger food stage. This healthy version of the classic dish is filled with your favorite rice, a mix of veggies and a scrambled egg for some protein. You can use whichever veggies your little one prefers to make this dish an instant classic in your home. I used all frozen veggies - corn, carrots, peas, pepper and edamame. But you can use whatever veggies, fresh or frozen, you have on hand. Reasons to love this Easy Veggie "Fried" Rice for Baby + Toddler Recipe: great for 9+ months and olderperfect for baby-led weaning or the finger food stagefilled with 5 veggies!!!balanced meal - veggies, protein and healthy carbsfamily-friendly mealeasy and quick meal - 15 minutes or less to makeflexible - you can use whichever veggies you have on hand (or ...
Taco Tuesday for Baby + Toddler
This Taco Tuesday Dinner is a great way to enjoy your favorite dinner of the week as a family! This meal is perfect for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage. Great for 9+ months and older! Don’t forget about baby’s dinner on your favorite meal night of the week - Taco Tuesday! This flavorful meal is filled with your favorite taco flavors, only mini-sized for those little hands to be able to eat. Reasons to Love Taco Tuesday for Baby + Toddler: great for 9+ months and upeasy dinner idea for the whole familycan be customized based on taste or allergy preference DIY meal - means everyone leaves the table happyperfect for picky-eatersgreat for baby-led weaning or the finger food stagehealthy toddler meal - protein, veggies and healthy fats Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free (serve without cheese) MORE BABY-LED WEANING AND FINGER FOOD RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE – The Ultimate Guide of Finger Foods for Baby15 Healthy Finger Foods for Toddlers (that they will love)4 ...
Mexican Sweet Potato Boats for Baby + Toddler
These Mexican Sweet Potato Boats are a fun meal for the entire family. This quick dinner idea is extremely family-friendly as everyone gets to make their own. Perfect for baby-led weaning and the finger food stage. These sweet potato boats are a family-friendly way to serve sweet potatoes to the entire family - including those picky eaters. Babies are happy because they can eat this dish with their fingers. Toddlers and picky eaters are happy because they can top their own boat with their favorite toppings. And adults are happy because they get to make one meal for the entire family! They can amp up their sweet potato boats with a spicy salsa, cream cheese and a squeeze of lime. Reasons to love this quick dinner idea - Mexican Sweet Potato Boats for Baby + Toddler: family-friendly - everyone gets to make their owngreat for baby-led weaning and the finger food stagehealthy - full of essential nutrientsgreat for lunch or dinnergreat for 9+ months and upcan ...
Baked Seasoned Chicken Tenders for Baby + Toddler
These Baked Chicken Tenders are a healthy alternative to the fried version - perfect for baby and toddler! Served with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and blueberries for a nutrient dense family-friendly meal. Perfect for baby-led weaning or as finger foods - 9+ months and up. An easy and healthy sheet pan meal for baby - tender seasoned chicken tenders with a side of roasted sweet potato chunks. A perfect meal to serve to baby as finger food or to toddler with a fork. When served with roasted sweet potatoes and chopped blueberries, this becomes a nutrient dense powerhouse meal for baby! It's also sooooooo good that the entire family will love it. I chopped up the baked seasoned chicken and sweet potatoes and added them to a kale salad with feta and hemp hearts. It was a perfect lite dinner for me:) Reasons to Love these Baked Seasoned Chicken Tenders for Baby + Toddler: healthy and deliciousnutrient packed meal for entire familygreat for baby-led ...