#I want chicken nuggets and mac and cheese and cauliflower!

[lynx-tales]

i feel so stupid and childish and petty when I get upset about something like "the dishwasher was on when I got home, which completely disrupted my plans to cook dinner, which I made because I need to stop spending money on takeout" but I am like so close to a breakdown right now because I was so excited about the dinner I was planning in the car on the way home and I basically have 2 options which are A) wait several hours for the dishwasher to be done and eat at 10 PM, which is my bedtime or B) stop the dishwasher to make dinner and then have to clean everything I dirty up by HAND which is a fate worse than death on a work night.

I just wanted to eat food I enjoy that I made in my own home with no one commenting on it for once.

[easytobevegan]

Easy Vegan Meals for Children and Picky Eaters

Got a child that you need to feed or pack lunch for and don’t have much time? Have a picky eater living with you who’s trying to go vegan? Maybe you have a combination child/picky eater (like I was) living in your household? Well, this list of food is perfect for you! While not always the healthiest, sometimes just getting someone to eat can be challenging enough, so there’s nothing wrong with some simple, somewhat unhealthy meals every now and then. Many of these dishes can easily be made healthier by adding veggies! Here’s a collection of easy meals for the difficult eaters in your life. 

Macaroni and “Cheese”: Whether it’s boxed vegan mac or homemade, macaroni and cheese is a beloved classic for people of all ages and eating habits. Some boxed and frozen vegan mac and cheese that I’ve personally tried include Sweet Earth Cauliflower Mac, Field Roast Mac N’ Chao, Daiya Cheddar Style Mac & Cheeze, and Annie’s Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Vegan Cheddar. You could also make a quick batch of mac and cheese yourself by boiling your pasta noodle of choice, making a roux with all-purpose flour and vegan butter, and slowly adding in your nondairy milk and vegan cheese shreds of choice (I personally use oat milk and either Follow Your Heart or Violife). If you’re looking to make your own cheese sauce, there are plenty of vegan recipes out there, such as this one from Nora Cooks or this one from Love and Lemons. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and/or some sauteed greens (such as spinach or kale) to make this classic, homey dish a little less unhealthy. 

Tacos: Whether you use a packaged spice mix or make your own (like this one from Vegan Richa), you can’t go wrong with a simple taco. Hard shell, soft shell, lettuce wrap, taco salad - whatever you do, it’s up to you and sure to be delicious! I personally like to use black beans (and sometimes chickpeas or TVP) as my meat substitute. You could also add other veggies to the dish, such as mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers - anything you want, really. Top with lettuce, tomato, vegan cheese, salsa, and/or pico de gallo for some added flavor and texture.

Sloppy Joes: In place of meat, use tvp, lentils or mushrooms. If you can find a canned sauce that is vegan friendly, that will work just fine for a quick meal, but homemade is best, in my humble opinion. Not sure where to start? Try this recipe from Nora Cooks!

Grilled Cheese: Get two slices of bread, a couple slices of vegan cheese, and enough vegan butter to spread on the outside of the bread. Put the cheese slices on top of the bread and then put the bread slices in a pan over medium heat until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Add some tomato slices or fresh greens if you’re into that or serve the sandwich with some soup (I like tomato soup best). 

Pizza: Who doesn’t love a good pizza, am I right? If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that serves good vegan pizza, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with getting it as a treat every now and then. Frozen vegan pizzas that I’ve seen in stores where I live have been limited to Daiya pizzas (which I haven’t tried, so I can’t comment on taste), but I know there are others out there. You can easily make your own pizza by buying vegan-friendly dough (either frozen, premade bread or package mix), jarred pizza sauce, vegan shredded cheese, and toppings of choice (such as spinach, mushrooms, pineapple, etc.). Looking to make a pizza from scratch? Try this one from Love and Lemons or this one from Nora Cooks. 

Spaghetti: Jarred sauce and spaghetti noodles, what could be simpler? You could also add some vegan parmesan on top, some vegan meatballs or tvp to the sauce, and/or a bunch of vegetables for added flavor and texture. Making your own sauce is really simple, too! Here’s a recipe from my mom that I use whenever I’m craving spaghetti (note that the link also has recipes for lasagna and chili) -  Spaghetti Sauce.

“Chicken” Nuggets: There are plenty of frozen vegan chicken nugget options out there now, from Morning Star to Gardein to Impossible, etc. If you want something without all the preservatives and processing that goes into making fake meat, you could try making your own. These recipes from Nora Cooks and Sweet Potato Soul look yummy! Serve them with some homemade fries, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a filling and delicious meal. 

Quesadillas: Another yummy Mexican dish that you can whip up easily. You can make a simple one by purchasing tortillas and vegan cheese shreds to melt inside. You can also add whatever veggies and spices you want. If you’re looking for recipes to follow along with, these from Love and Lemons and Nora Cooks look delicious!

Baked Ziti: More pasta, yay! Warm, cheesy and saucy, what could be better than baked ziti on a chilly day? This vegan baked ziti from Nora Cooks uses ziti containing wheat and a cashew sauce, but it does have gluten free and nut free options listed! If you want to add some healthy factors to it, mix in some greens (like spinach or kale) or other vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower or zucchini).

Peanut butter and Jelly Sandwich: Simple yet delicious! Great to take to school or work for a quick lunch. Have it with some raw veggies or fruit slices to add some more nutrition to your meal. Want to take your sandwich to the next level? Try this PBJ Coconut Bacon Sandwich from Elephantastic Vegan!

Fried Rice: Rice and vegetables - couldn’t be simpler! While you can certainly find frozen vegetable fried rice that is vegan friendly in many grocery stores, there’s just something satisfying about making it yourself. This recipe from Nora Cooks is so good! 

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Why do poor children have poor diets?

Some commentators contend that healthy diets are too expensive. Others argue that wholesome options are affordable and that junk foods that seem cheap are hardly a good deal. But both camps overlook what most parents know well: Children are picky.

Finicky eating can frustrate any parent. But pickiness has particular effects on the poor. By understanding these effects, we can do more to improve the diets of low-income children.

I spent over two years studying how 73 Boston-area families decided what to feed their kids. Some families made more than $100,000 a year. Some made ends meet with little left over. Others were poor. I wanted to know how parents actually choose what to feed their families, given the situations they face and the resources they have. I quickly learned that poor parents not only have to calculate how much their food costs, they must also consider what happens if no one eats it.

Describing her grocery-shopping routine, a poor mother from South Boston with a 3-year-old son quickly highlighted waste: “I get my food stamps on the 5th and I try to make them last for a month, but that’s really difficult because toddlers waste a lot of food.” When another poor mother’s kids refuse what she cooks, she thinks of things she could have purchased instead. In the direst cases, parents worried that if children rejected food, someone else in the family would go without.

The problem isn’t poor children. According to psychologists, most children treat new foods with trepidation. Often, they accept novel offerings only after eight to 15 attempts. But kids across the world learn to like a staggering array of edibles, in large part by tasting foods repeatedly. When children try a variety of options, they approach unfamiliar foods less gingerly. Experiences stick. Preferences learned in childhood often persist.

For the poor parents I met, children’s food rejections cost too much. To avoid risking waste, these parents fall back on their children’s preferences. As the mother of the 3 year old said: “Trying to get him to eat vegetables or anything like that is really hard. I just get stuff that he likes, which isn’t always the best stuff.” Like many children, her son prefers foods that are bland and sweet. Unable to afford the luxury of meals he won’t consume, she opts for mac and cheese.

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I met plenty of poor parents who wished that their children liked healthier food. But developing their children’s palates has hidden costs. When I asked her about offering cauliflower 10 times to shape her son’s tastes, a poor mother from a town outside Boston said: “No. No. That’s a lot of wasted food.” This mother faces an uncomfortable choice: She can experiment and risk an empty cupboard, or she can make her food last by serving what her son likes, even if it’s not the healthiest and even if she feels guilty about it.

Wealthier parents didn’t face this trade-off. These parents met plenty of mealtime challenges — time scarcity, resistant children, the emotional toll of serving an unappreciative audience. The cost of waste posed fewer concerns. One middle-class mother has hated fruit all her life. But she offered her daughter a host of fruits early on. When I asked her about the cost of possible food rejections, she said, “Honestly, it never crossed my mind.”

But the poor parents I followed had little leeway to ignore waste. One mother strove to provide healthy food on a budget. She cooked rice and beans or pasta with bruised vegetables bought at a discount. These meals cost relatively little — if they’re eaten. But when her children rejected them, an affordable dish became a financial burden. Grudgingly, this mother resorted to the frozen burritos and chicken nuggets that her family preferred.

To consume a variety of nutritious foods, children need to acquire new tastes. This is an opportunity that many families cannot provide. Schools can familiarize children with nourishing foods through gardening, experience-based nutrition education and healthy school meals. Because many schools lack the funding to expose children to varied, wholesome foods, it is essential to expand the promising programs that have begun to address this problem.

Pediatricians and nutrition educators can also suggest how to reduce waste. Recommendations could include offering foods that are shelf-stable and easily divisible, like frozen fruits and vegetables, so parents can offer small amounts repeatedly without generating excessive waste. Parents’ preferences are also part of the solution. When parents eat foods from apple to zucchini, they can offer children a bite with less risk of waste. Cooking and food education classes can help to shape parents’ tastes, too.

Many parents I met struggled with their kids at mealtime. Many fell back on their children’s favorites when time and energy ran low. And some poor parents used food to make their kids happy amid hardship. But they also faced a hidden cost to fostering healthy habits.

When we think about whether families can afford a healthy diet, we must keep this hidden cost in mind. Let’s start by talking less about how the poor are failing and more about how to help families provide the food their children need.

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PERIOD ROUTINE

Warning: This post is about periods.

Okay so as you all know I’m on my journey towards lifelong health and wellness. On most days I can follow a routine of sleeping and waking up on time, following a high fat diet, drinking enough water, getting enough steps, being active and productive when going to work/school and maintaining great skin and hair. However on my period it’s a whole different story. Here are the problems:

1. I crave carbs and chocolate, whether it be pizza, mac and cheese, sandwiches, breaded chicken nuggets, lasagna, ice cream, cookies, chocolate chips, chocolate chips and peanut butter, nutella, etc... I can limit my normal cravings to daily stevia-sweetened chocolates and the weekly almond milk lattes/mochas and homemade cauliflower crust pizzas, but before and during my period I crave everything and become a carb and sugar vacuum. Plus I most definitely overeat.

2. My sleep gets out of whack. I just can’t sleep early. I’m too lazy to follow my nighttime routine (brush my teeth and cleanse my face). Plus I know I won’t sleep comfortably given my extremely painful cramps so I don’t even bother.

3. My cramps are so painful to the point where I can’t go out to school nor work. I stay home and rest. Many women are out and about on their periods; unfortunately I’m not one of those women. Staying home and missing out on the chance of productivity is a sucky feeling, even though it isn’t my fault at all.

4. I can’t exercise like I normally do. Like I said before on my blog, I love walking. I am able to squeeze in 10k steps on weekdays but when I have my period I barely get 5k. Cardio isn’t my friend when menstruating.

5. I don’t drink enough water (2-4L).

I have accepted the fact that I have horrible horrible periods and there is nothing I can do to prevent thrm. However I can deal with them in oder to make them seem less painful and less stressful. These are what I want to start doing when I get my period:

1. I will allow myself to eat more carby and sugary foods. When you get your period, serotonin levels are low and carbs are required to make this hormone. Also magnesium and iron levels are low because you lose blood, and chocolate is rich in both minerals. So I’ll eat more of these before and during my period. Knowing that I'm not depriving myself will only prevent me from binging and eating too much sugar.

2. If I'm completely out of it at night, I'll just quickly do my dental routine and won't bother with my nightly skin care routine. I have great skin so I know this won't have any drastic effects on it. But it's better to skip that than missing the chance of getting the well needed period rest/sleep. And if I’m not feeling too productive with regards to getting ready in the morning, I’ll give myself to take my time.

4. If I can't go to school or work, I'll simply stay home and rest/sleep. I know I'll miss out on the chance of being productive but it will only raise my cortisol levels and make everything a lot more stressful if I worked when feeling sick to my stomach. Plus my work isn't strict at all so staying home won't hurt me.

5. The only workouts I will do is some walking and yoga designed for period cramps. That's it that's all. No intense exercise!

6. I'll drink water when I'm thirsty. Water is essential to drink and reduced my cramp pains.

7. I’ll walk my dog for sure but I won’t necessarily take him out for really long walks.

8. I’ll take frequent naps if needed. Rest is important.

9. Listen to relaxing meditation music/ASMR clips.

10. I’ll prepare a hot water bottle and place it on my lower tummy to reduce the pain.

Hope this works out. Period pain should not get in the way of your health and fitness progresses.

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Yumble Kids February 2020 Review + 30% Off Coupon

We are super excited to review Yumble Kids today! I really love meal kit subscription boxes, but I didn't know you could get ready-made kids meals delivered to your door! I'm a busy mom of three kids and this service made this week's cooking a lot easier for me. Yumble Kids is a meal delivery service for kids. You'll get delicious and nutritious, ready to heat & eat meals, so you can save time (an hour a day!) and spend more time with your family. You get to choose the meals that are sent to you, which is a really nice bonus! Sustainable, regionally-sourced, nutritious ingredients (many are organic and seasonal) Balanced (and fun!) recipes developed just for kids Nutritionist and Mom-Approved Delivered fresh in a refrigerated box GreenPost-recycled packaging that’s all 100% recyclable DEAL: Get 30% off Yumble Kids using this link! We received this box for review purposes.

Yumble Kids February 2020 Review

Our Yumble Kids box arrived in the afternoon on a winter day, but my husband brought it inside so it sat on our counter for a few hours. When I opened it, thankfully, all of the food was still cold!

Yumble Kids focuses on tasty, nutritious meals that you don't have to cook!

After opening the box, we found some welcome information and stickers.

I also noticed that everything in this box can be recycled, including the meal trays, meal sleeves, and ice packs. And of course, we always recycle our brown cardboard boxes.

After lifting the brown cardboard insert, this is what we saw. There was a blue silicone place mat sitting on top of our meals.

And here, you can see the first set of meals.

The welcome packet had a lot of info.

These meals will stay fresh for a full 7 days in my fridge. Also, the trays that the meals come in are 100% recyclable (and convenient, fewer dishes to wash!). Before our box came, I let my daughter choose what meals she wanted to eat and share with her younger brothers.

Joanna is Yumble's Founder and I agree with her mission of saving more time for busy moms! There is nothing more precious than time with your little ones and time for yourself.

If you share your mealtime moments with @YumbleKids, tag a friend, and follow them, you can score a free box for yourself and your friend. Just visit yumblekids.com/freeboxfriday.

Here's a closer look at the silicone no-slip place mat. This place mat will surely help protect my wooden kitchen table, and is perfect for little ones who may have a hard time keeping their plate on the table. :)

This place mat is the first of 4 free gifts that you get when you subscribe to Yumble Kids. You will also get blue kid-sized utensils, a perfectly sized plate for your kids meals, and a Bento sized lunch box with a divider that is perfect for Yumble Kids meals. These free gifts are so fun!

All 4 gifts are over $50 in value!

Now, I'll show you what we got in our Yumble Kids box! Each of these meals required only 45-90 seconds of cooking in the microwave, after piercing the plastic seal with a fork. They were that easy to prepare and serve. You can also get a sense of what is in the meals with the detailed ingredient list and nutrition info.

1. Perfect Pizza Bagel & Veggies This meal has a whole wheat pizza bagel, pepperoni, and vegetables. This meal is 390 calories, 36 g of carbs, and only 4 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as wheat and milk.

This meal was also a hit with my son. He said the cheese tasted really fresh and he also ate every morsel of the pea and corn mix. 

2. Chicken Marinara & Alfredo This meal has chicken nuggets, cheese, and marinara sauce with creamy alfredo sauce with gluten free pasta. This meal is 340 calories, 29 g of carbs, and only 4 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as eggs and milk.

I didn't know that Yumble Kids had gluten free pasta! We have a gluten allergy in our household, so this is an extra bonus for us.  I have to say that this meal was one of my son's favorite meals. He really loved the yummy alfredo sauce and gobbled up the chicken nuggets in marinara sauce.

3. Creamy Mac N Trees This meal has gluten free pasta in a cauliflower cheese sauce with Parmesan broccoli. This meal is 280 calories, 32 g of carbs, and only 3 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as eggs and milk.

This mac and cheese didn't taste like your typical Kraft variety, but my son did like it.

4. Vegetarian Bean Burrito This mean has a bean, cheese, and rice burrito with a side of corn. This meal is 230 calories, 35 g of carbs, and only 3 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as wheat and milk.

My son also loved this burrito and would definitely want to have this meal again in the future.

5. Mac N Cheese & Nuggets Please This meal had regular gluten free mac and cheese with chicken nuggets. This meal is a classic with kids and we often serve this kind of meal on our own. This meal is 420 calories, 43 g of carbs, and only 3 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as eggs and milk.

My son also loved the creaminess of the mac and cheese and said the chicken nuggets tasted really fresh! 

6. Classic Cheese Ravioli  This meal had cheese ravioli in veggie marinara with green beans. I love that there are vegetarian options with Yumble Kids. This meal is 210 calories, 28 g of carbs, and only 4 g of sugar. This meal's common allergens were listed on the package as wheat, eggs, and milk.

My son also adored this ravioli. We stopped serving Chef Boyardee ravioli a long time ago, and having this fresh ravioli gave me piece of mind that I was serving a meal with no preservatives and healthy ingredients.   In Summary Yumble Kids is a great service that sends you delicious meals for your little ones. I really like how clean the ingredients lists were on each of these meals (many organic and low-sugar ingredients) and they were so easy to prepare! I could see stocking these in my fridge as an easy way to have a ready-made lunch for my kids to take to daycare or school. I would say that the meal serving sizes are for kids ages toddler to elementary age. I also appreciate the careful allergen labeling and avoidance of nuts in all of the meals and gluten in some of the meals. Since I was able to choose my meals before the box shipped, I knew what I was getting ahead of time so I'm assuming you can customize your box based on a picky eater or food allergies. DEAL: Right now, you can get 30% off Yumble Kids using this link! Join Read the full article

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Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat!

posted by Kalyn Denny on February 1, 2020 These Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat will come in useful once you don’t wish to cook dinner a separate meal for the youngsters! Use Recipe Round-Ups to search out extra low-carb round-ups like this one. Click right here to PIN Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat!

I’m not feeding youngsters at my home, however I can think about how each household that has carb-conscious adults and youngsters consuming dinner collectively would possibly wrestle to search out low-carb and Keto dinners that work for the adults which might be additionally issues the youngsters wish to eat. And many individuals might be occupied with the Super Bowl this weekend (through the time a lot of you usually do meal planning), however subsequent week you’ll want dinner concepts once more! That’s after I hope you’ll keep in mind these Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat could be a terrific concept to characteristic for the weekly low-carb round-up! In this assortment I’m sharing widespread recipes from Kalyn’s Kitchen the place I do know youngsters in my prolonged household have favored the recipe or readers have instructed me it was a success with their youngsters. And I additionally collected some great-looking low-carb and kid-friendly dinner concepts from my running a blog pals. I hope you’ll discover no less than just a few dinners right here that might be a welcome addition to your dinner rotation! All images are copyrighted to the weblog that posted the recipe; simply click on the recipe identify below any photograph to see the whole recipe on the unique web site. And take pleasure in! And you probably have some tried-and-true concepts for low-carb and Keto kid-friendly dinners, please share them within the feedback!

This Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake from Kalyn’s Kitchen is scrumptious my niece Kara’s youngsters beloved this when she fed them the leftovers from our recipe testing!

I’m fairly positive most youngsters will love this Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole from Ditch the Carbs!

I do know mushrooms is usually a arduous promote with some youngsters (and adults) however I’ve gotten feedback on the weblog and on Facebook saying youngsters have devoured this Low-Carb Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole with Cauliflower Rice from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

Mellissa from I Breathe I’m Hungry says her five-year previous who often can’t even stand the odor of cauliflower ate this Keto Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole and pronounced it scrumptious!

Cheesy Low-Carb Taco Casserole from Kalyn’s Kitchen has been a success, even with individuals who “don’t like” cauliflower. (They in all probability gained’t even comprehend it’s in there!)

Jennifer from Low-Carb with Jennifer says her complete household loves these No Mess Crispy Chicken Thighs and they positive look good to me!

I might have by no means considered pesto as one thing that children would really like, however via the years I’ve had many, many mothers inform me that their youngsters love and request this Easy Baked Pesto Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Burger Pie from All Day I Dream About Food sounds scrumptious and utilizing the gradual cooker makes it simple. And I’m positive Carolyn examined this on her youngsters!

Just learn the feedback on this Internet’s Best Low-Carb Baked Mayo-Parmesan Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen and you’ll see that it is a hit with folks of all ages!

Don’t you agree that this Easy Malibu Chicken from Low-Carb Maven seems like a meal the household will take pleasure in?

Low-Carb Chicken Nuggets with Mustard, Almond, and Parmesan from Kalyn’s Kitchen are undoubtedly kid-friendly. (There’s simply the tiniest little bit of mustard within the marinade.)

I guess your youngsters will ask for these Low-Carb Pigs in a Blanket from Sugar-Free Mom, and the cheese-based dough doesn’t have any nuts.

Week after week this Low-Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole is among the hottest recipes on Kalyn’s Kitchen and a lot of folks have instructed me how their household loves it!

This Meatball Casserole Parmesan from Joy Filled Eats seems like a dinner the household will devour!

I do know Val’s Kid-Friendly Broiled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pepperoni from Kalyn’s Kitchen is a winner as a result of my sister Val’s youngsters have been devouring it for years!

Pizza Pie Casserole Bake from Beauty and the Foodie will win over the youngsters with pizza flavors and they in all probability gained’t guess that zucchini and cauliflower are preserving the carbs low.

You could have to modify up the veggies for this Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry Sheet Pan Meal from Kalyn’s Kitchen however I believe most households will like this one.

Anyone who likes Big Macs goes to love this Low-Carb Big Mac Casserole from Peace, Love, and Low-Carb.

Low-Carb Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake is one other Kalyn’s Kitchen recipe that’s at all times within the prime ten most-popular recipes on the positioning!

And lastly, I can’t assure your youngsters will eat this Low-Carb Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole from Gluesticks and Gumdrops, however Donella says her son thinks the cauliflower tastes like potatoes on this dish! Have you tried any of those Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners? And which one which’s new to you might be you going to strive first?

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What Will We Eat in 2020? Something Toasted, Something Blue

If you’re the sort of person who uses the annual avalanche of food and drink predictions as an anthropological window into the state of the American psyche, prepare for a stripped-down, no-nonsense 2020. Mold and sobriety will be popular. Porridges like jook and arroz caldo are the new comfort foods. Saving the planet will have a new urgency, so bring your own mug to the coffee shop and learn to embrace the term “plant-based.” “There is a sense that the rose-colored glasses are off,” said Andrew Freeman, president of AF&Co., the San Francisco consulting firm that for 12 years has published a food and hospitality trend report. This year’s is titled “We’re Not in Kansas Anymore.”“The world just feels different,” Mr. Freeman said. “The labor market is tight, the political landscape is a mess. All of us are trying to navigate it.”That doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun, though. If the forecasters can be believed, joy will be found in towers of buttered toast piled with ice cream, sourdough doughnuts, CBD-infused everything and even more fried chicken sandwiches.Here, then, is a sampling of what could be in store for 2020.

Country of the Year: Japan

That recent Instagram uptick in soufflé pancakes and the fish-shaped ice cream cones called taiyaki isn’t a coincidence. With the 2020 Summer Olympics set for Tokyo and a rise in travel to Japan, the country’s influence will extend into the American culinary landscape, said Amanda Topper, associate director of food service for Mintel, the global market research company. Trendspotters also predict more interest in food from India, with a special emphasis on spicy Keralan dishes built from rice, coconut and fish, as well as foods from West Africa, Vietnam and Laos.

Cause of the Year: The Planet

As farmers grapple with climate change and consumers grow increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of what they eat, restaurants and food producers are doubling down on earth-friendly ingredients and practices. Vegan dishes and meat alternatives will show up on more menus, both fine-dining and fast-food. Regenerative farmers, who focus on soil health, are the new organic farmers. Chefs are exploring how to cook cover crops like peas and buckwheat, which regenerative farmers plant between harvests as a way to improve soil, control weeds and sequester carbon. Look for more edible and biodegradable packaging, and reusable everything, from cups to cutlery. “The companies that will win in the next 10 years will be those that fuel the new era of conscious consumption,” said Jenny Zegler, the associate director of food and drink research for Mintel.

Color of the Year: Blue

The hue started catching the eye of tastemakers a few years ago, but this year blue and its moody sibling, indigo, are expected to color more food. Butterfly pea powder tea (the new matcha!) is showing up in moon milk, a sleep remedy that is the latest adaptation of ayurvedic tradition. Ube, a purple yam, is the new “It” root vegetable; orach, also called mountain spinach, could be the new kale. Pop culture seems to be driving this one: Pantone has declared classic blue its color of the year, and blue food plays an outsize role in the novels of Percy Jackson, whose musical “The Lightning Thief” is on Broadway.

Toasted

The latest star imported from Asian tea shops is brick toast, built from thick slices of pain de mie that are scored, buttered, toasted and covered in sweet custard, syrup or ice cream. Variations on the dish, sometimes called honey toast, abound in different parts of Asia. In Japan, where it is also called Shibuya toast after the Tokyo district where the style began, a substantial portion of a loaf is hollowed out and filled with squares of toasted bread, ice cream, syrup and fruit. The Taiwanese style is more subdued, topped with condensed milk, custard or cheese. A second cousin is kaya toast, popular in Singapore, made with a thick slab of salted butter and a jam of coconut and pandan leaves that is usually served with soft-boiled eggs.

Not Toasted

Low and no-alcohol drinks are in, but that doesn’t necessarily mean people want to face the next decade without a little help. Look for a rise in mood food and calming beverages awash in CBD or adaptogens, plants that may help relieve stress. “It’s not just a young person’s thing,” said Willa Zhen, a professor of liberal arts and food studies at the Culinary Institute of America. “I think we’re all anxious.”

Growing Up

This could be the year the children’s menu finally dies — or is at least radically re-engineered. Millennials, an unusually food-aware generation, are parents to more than half of the nation’s children. And as Americans opt for less processed food and more global flavors, chicken nuggets and mac and cheese may give ground to salmon fish sticks, agedashi pops and hemp pasta with ghee.

Generational Cooking

First-generation immigrants to America, and grandparents who live in other countries or have recently immigrated, will transform restaurant menus. This is part of a growing interest among chefs with mixed cultural backgrounds to create new dishes based on techniques and ingredients from both sides of the family.

Fresh Flours

Almond flour is so 2019. Look for alternative flours made from green bananas, sweet potatoes, cauliflower and watermelon seeds.

Tech Rescues

Artificial intelligence will flood restaurants, especially fast-food and quick-service operations, adjusting pricing in real time to accommodate fluctuations in supply and demand. Delivery apps and in-store menu boards will suggest foods in the same way Netflix recommends movies. Menu boards will use voice bots and face recognition software to customize and speed ordering. Unmanned rovers will bring you pizza; companies like Domino’s are testing them in Houston and some European cities, and robots are already bringing Dunkin’ doughnuts and Starbucks coffee to college students. Breakthroughs in food safety will result from better use of blockchain, a digital ledger that can track food as it works its way from the farm to the consumer.

And the Rest

Churros. Flavored ghee. Koji, the ancient mold responsible for miso and soy sauce. Cantonese pineapple buns. Makgeolli, the sparkling, fermented Korean rice liquor. Puffed snacks made from vegetable peels. Floral flavors. Halloumi cheese. Edible flowers and botanicals. Cane sugar alternatives. Food wrapped in bijao leaves. Ice cream with hidden vegetables (think mint chocolate chip with puréed spinach).Don’t be surprised if some of these fail to take hold. “The thing to remember is that it comes back to taste,” said Ms. Topper, of Mintel. “We can talk about various trends, but if it’s not something that first and foremost people want to consume, it won’t last.” Read the full article

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61 Gluten Free Kid-Friendly Recipes for Picky Eaters

New blog post! Now that back-to-school season is here and parents are busier than ever (especially with many students doing virtual learning!), I wanted to lend a hand with a common problem I see in gluten free Facebook groups: finding gluten free recipes for kids that even picky eaters will enjoy!

Below, I've complied 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are specifically designed to please picky eaters. I've also included gluten free breakfast, snack and dinner recipes so that your picky eater can eat happily alllll day long. So let's dig right on in. Here are 61 gluten free recipes for kids that are sure to please even the pickiest of diners. :)

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Breakfast Edition 

1. Kid Friendly Blueberry Kale Smoothie (Paleo) - Hot Pan Kitchen

Sweet ingredients like blueberries, banana and dates will disguise the kale and chia seeds also included in this smoothie!

2. Gluten-Free Breakfast Cookies - Mom's Test Kitchen

Gluten free oats, peanut butter and banana combine into a delicious and easy breakfast.

3. Keto Pancake Cereal (Low Carb) - Wholesome Yum

Pancakes + cereal = a kid's dream come true.

4. Spinach and Feta Egg Cups - Served from Scratch

Since spinach is mild in flavor, it's the perfect choice for a kid-friendly breakfast.

5. Easy and Delicious Keto Pancakes (Low Carb) - Healthy With Jamie

These gluten free pancakes are as healthy as they are yummy!

6. Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies - Home Body Eats 

Cookies for breakfast? Who would turn down that?!?

7. Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats - Lemons and Zest

A prep-ahead breakfast you and your kids will look forward to eating!

8. Sourdough Almond Flour Waffles (Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free Option) - Raia's Recipes

The perfect gluten free treat to start your children's day.

9. Easy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart (Egg Free) - Fearless Dining

These gluten free tarts look fancy, but they are just as easy to make as they are to eat.

10. 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cheesecake Bagels (Egg Free) - Casey the College Celiac

These gluten free bagels are so easy to make, your kids can always lend a helping hand!

11. Banana Buckwheat Pancakes - A Baking Journey

Buckwheat flour and a hidden banana make these pancakes about as healthy - and delicious - as they can get.

12. Breakfast Tostadas - Simply Full of Delight

Taco bout a delicious start to the day.

13. Low Carb Gluten Free Sausage Balls - My Productive Backyard 

Seven ingredients combine into a delicious low carb breakfast or snack.

14. Paleo Apple Muffins (Dairy Free, Vegetarian) - Cook Eat Paleo

Apple pie in muffin form? Yes please!

15. Keto Breakfast Sandwich - Cooked By Julie

You can also prep these keto bagels ahead of time for an even easier gluten free breakfast.

16. Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars - Your Haute Mess

For those needing a quick and easy breakfast on busy school mornings...

17. Gluten Free Poptarts - Celebration Generation

Ummmm, yes please?!?

18. Acai Bowl - The Forked Spoon

Who needs to buy an acai bowl when you can make your own at home?

19. Easy Recipe for Gluten Free Waffles - Hunny I'm Home DIY

A classic waffle recipe, just gluten free.

20. Gluten-Free Egg Fried Rice - Good For You Gluten Free

This egg fried rice is just as delicious for breakfast as it is for dinner!

21. Full English Breakfast Muffins (Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free) - Emma Eats and Explores

Who knew you could have a full English breakfast in the form of a single muffin?

22. Southwestern Frittata - Feasible Feast

An easy and healthy recipe that you can enjoy for breakfast or dinner.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Snack Edition 

23. Healthy Banana Snack Cake (Refined Sugar Free) - Flavor the Moments

Are you drooling, or is it just me?

24. Copycat Cookie Dough Vegan Larabar - Cass Clay Cooking

Use gluten free oats, and this is a delicious gluten free snack that people of any age will enjoy!

25. Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - Creative Green Living

No one will even guess there's zucchini in this chocolatey snack.

26. Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones (Vegan) - The Curious Frugal

A gluten free snack that's perfect for the upcoming fall season.

27. Simple Morning Muffins (Dairy Free) - Fresh Simple Home PHOTO

These muffins almost look too pretty to eat!

28. PJ Masks Inspired Popsicles (Dairy Free) - Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream

These gluten free popsicles come in three fun flavors: Gekko Grape, Catboy blue lemonade and Owlet raspberry strawberry.

29. Green Berry Banana Bread (Vegan) - Casey the College Celiac

This banana bread comes out green thanks to the addition of spinach, but your kids won't taste any vegetables.

30. Gluten Free Pizza Bites (Dairy Free Option) - Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Use muffin pans to make these pizza bites an easy and delicious snack.

31. Chocolate Protein Donuts (Soy Free, Dairy Free) - A Sorey Fitness

These chocolate protein donuts are delicious enough to eat for dessert, but also make for a healthy snack.

32. Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers (Nut Free, Vegan) - Healthy Taste of Life

A childhood classic made gluten free and vegan, so anyone can enjoy!

33. Air Fryer Plantains (Paleo, W30, Vegan) - Recipe This

All you need are three staple ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up these yummy snacks.

34. Almond Flour Crackers - Snappy Gourmet

You can add whatever flavors or seasonings you want to make these crackers your perfect snack.

35. Healthy Chocolate Granola (Oil Free) - The Banana Diaries

Chocolate for a snack is always a good idea, especially in the form of healthy granola.

36. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Stalks (Vegetarian) - Two Healthy Kitchens

Reduce food waste and get your kids to eat more vegetables by cutting your broccoli stalks into fun shapes!

37. Vegan Mug Brownie - Natural Goodness 

When your kid is begging for cake as a snack, whip them up this healthy mug cake instead!

38. Keto Cheese Crackers (Grain Free) - Texanerin

When you need a gluten free, kid-friendly snack that's free of grains but packed with cheesy flavor.

Gluten Free Recipes for Kids: Dinner Edition 

39. Cheesy Cauliflower Bread Sticks (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Curry Trail 

Pair these with some marinara sauce and protein, and you'll have a kid-friendly meal with a hidden veggie.

40. Gluten-Free Tomato Cheese Tart - What a Girl Eats

This cheese tart is full of such rich, cheesy flavor, kids won't even mind the vegetables thrown in.

41. Flank Steak Tacos with Brussels Sprouts - Eating Works

Before you start worrying about the brussel sprouts, the best part of these gluten free tacos is how easy it is to customize them to your family's taste! Check out the post for plenty of ideas on how to change up your usual taco night.

42. One Skillet Cheeseburger Helper - Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

A traditional family dinner given a gluten free twist!

43. 20-Minute Vegan Sloppy Joes - Wow It's Veggie

Sloppy Joes are a favorite childhood classic of mine!

44.  Chicken Broccoli Casserole - Dancing Through the Rain

Plenty of cheese hides the broccoli and cauliflower rice included in this comforting casserole.

45. Brazillian Cheese Bread - Simple Living Recipes

This gluten free bread is crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and sure to win over even the pickiest of eaters.

46. Vegan Shepard's Pie - Plant Based Folk

Creamy potatoes, tender vegetables and a flavorful meat substitute combine into one comforting, gluten free dinner.

47. Lightened Up Veggie “Nachos” (Low Carb, Keto) - Couple in the Kitchen 

These are nacho traditional tacos...but they are super tasty!

48. Best Ever Gluten Free Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet - A Sprinkling of Cayenne 

Cheeseburger + macaroni = and a gluten free dinner for the whole family.

49. Quinoa "Mac" & Cheese - Hungry Hobby

All the flavors of mac and cheese with the plant-based protein of quinoa!

50. Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato - The Oregon Dietician

For when you want to shake up your family's usual burger night.

51. Taco Tater Tot Casserole - Mae's Menu 

Tater tots get an upgrade in this gluten free and comforting casserole dinner.

52. Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Spaghetti (Vegan Option) - Spice It Upp

A garlic cream sauce turns this gluten free spaghetti dinner into a recipe your kids will request regularly.

53. Easy Baked Chicken Nuggets (Paleo Option) - Whole New Mom

A childhood classic made gluten free. 

54. Vegetable Pasta Sauce - 7 Different Veggies and Legumes (Vegan) - My Pure Plants

This is the spaghetti sauce you need to get even the pickiest of eaters to eat their veggies.

55. Gluten Free Pizza Quesedilla (Vegan Option) The Helpful GF

Two of kids' favorite foods combined? Talk about a win!

56. Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans - Piping Pot Curry

Cheese, brown rice and lots of veggies combine into a comforting casserole for family dinner.

57. Keto Grilled Cheese - Here to Cook

Pair this homemade grilled cheese with some tomato soup or your kid's favorite side, and you'll have a gluten free dinner everyone can enjoy.

58. Low Carb Pizza Chicken Skillet (Keto) - Low Carb Yum

Turn regular chicken breasts into a delicious "pizza" dinner with this recipe!

59. Vegetarian Chicken-less Pot Pies - A Mummy Too 

Who would say no to pot pies?!?

60. Mexican Quinoa in Instant Pot (Vegan) - Spice Cravings

This quinoa only takes 30 minutes and 1 pot to make, but it's packed with flavor.

61. Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Chicken (Whole 30, Paleo, Grain Free) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

This sheet-pan dinner features juicy chicken thighs, tender veggies and a hint of sweetness from apples.

Enjoy These 61 Gluten Free Recipes for Kids!

Whether you have kids who are picky eaters or just want some gluten free recipes the whole family will enjoy, I hope this round-up gives you some delicious ideas for breakfast, snacks and dinner.

Now let me know in the comments - which of these recipes do you want to try first?

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Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals

These Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals use staple ingredients, plus a few things that last a while in the fridge, to make simple, kid-friendly dinners.

Hi friends! 

I’ve gotten a lot of requests for easy pantry and freezer meals so I wanted to put together a post of simple ideas for you guys! I used ingredients from my pantry and freezer, along with a few things that last a while in the fridge like pre-packaged hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, carrots, cheese, pesto etc! For veggies I relied on vegetables that have a long shelf life in the pantry like potatoes, squash and onions, carrots in the fridge, plus frozen vegetables (canned vegetables also work!). For fruits, I tried to include things like apples and oranges that last a while, plus frozen and canned/packaged fruit. 

Remember that these meals are flexible. You can easily swap in your favorite type of frozen vegetables, crackers, pasta, beans, frozen meat etc. I’m not sponsored by or endorsing any specific brands for this post. I took these photos using what I had on hand, without any special trips to the store because these are all actual meals I would make for my family, especially during this time when we might not be able to get to the grocery store as often as usual!

Easy Pantry and Freezer Meals

Burger + Fruit + Veggies – Choose your favorite meat, fish or veggie burger and pair with steamed veggies and fruit

Pancakes + Smoothie – Make pancakes from scratch or use your favorite mix. Pair with a yogurt-based smoothie and throw in some frozen fruits (and veggies like spinach, cauliflower or zucchini if you want!) and healthy fat like peanut butter

Chicken Nuggets + Veggie Fries + Applesauce – Swap veggie fries for regular fries if you want and add an extra side of veggies

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas – Mix roasted sweet potatoes with black beans, corn and cheese. Spoon into tortillas and top with enchilada sauce and cheese before baking. If you have meat in your freezer you can cook and use that instead of sweet potatoes, or you could skip the tortillas and mix in some cooked quinoa, farro or rice and scoop with chips. You could also use canned chicken. 

Snack Plate – Make a plate with crackers, sliced cheese, meat sticks/pepperoni/smoked meats, hard-boiled eggs and hummus for everyone to share. Throw on some carrots and a side of fruit if you want!

Pesto Pasta + Chicken Sausage – Cook the pasta, add sliced sausage and pesto and mix. Serve with steamed veggies.

Italian Salmon + Farro + Veggies – Drizzle salmon with dressing and bake. Serve with farro/rice/quinoa and your favorite veggies. If you have frozen broccoli or green beans etc you could roast them right on the pan with the salmon from frozen.

French Toast + Fruit + Yogurt – Mix eggs, milk and cinnamon. Dip bread and cook on the stove or griddle. Serve with packaged fruit and yogurt. If you don’t have yogurt, drizzle the french toast with peanut butter or add a handful of nuts to the plate!

Chicken & Chickpea Soup – Cook chicken in a dutch oven with garlic, onion and some frozen veggies. Add a can of chickpeas and tomatoes, some broth and your favorite noodles. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken or swap chickpeas for white beans if you prefer!

Sausage Pizza + Carrots + Oranges – Make your own pizza dough. Top with pizza sauce, chicken sausage and cheese. Serve with carrots or another veggie and apple slices or clementines!

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese + Apples + Trailmix – Make a box of mac and cheese but stir in some pumpkin. Or skip the pumpkin and throw in some peas. 

Breakfast Hash – Roast potatoes. Mix with black beans and scrambled eggs. Top with cheese and salsa.

And now here are some recipes already on the blog that can be made with little to no modification.

Carrot Pineapple Turkey Meatballs – Swap green onions for white onions if you need to. You can also leave out the red pepper if you don’t have. Serve with rice/farro/quinoa/cauliflower rice and broccoli (roasted from frozen).

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs – Add extra vegetables if you want! Or serve with steamed veggies and rice.

White Chicken Chili – The recipes calls for fresh chicken. If you don’t have some in your freezer to cook you can sub canned chicken or use extra beans.

Instant Pot Pasta With Meat Sauce – If you don’t have an Instant Pot, just cook some ground meat, mix it with a jar of sauce and serve over your favorite noodles.

Lentil Veggie Curry – You can leave out the potatoes or peppers if you don’t have them. Swap lentils for chickpeas if you don’t have them. 

Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Sausage – I’ve never roasted frozen green beans but I have done it with broccoli. Or you could just steam veggies and mix them in

Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes – Use whatever ground meat you have. Or try these Pesto Lentil Balls. 

Baked Ranch Chicken Taquitos – Swap chicken for canned chicken if you need to or make them vegetarian with extra beans.

Tuna Quinoa Cakes – You can also use canned salmon or probably even canned chicken

Lentil Sloppy Joes – Leave out the mushrooms if you don’t have them

Crispy Chicken Bowls with Potatoes  – Swap steamed veggies for roasted and mix with potatoes. You could also use chicken nuggets from the freezer.

BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Sweet Potatoes – If you don’t have meat, make a vegetarian bean chili with canned beans and tomatoes and serve over baked potatoes

A couple of other ideas? Tuna casserole with egg noodles, frozen mixed veggies and a can of cream of mushroom soup or black bean nachos!

Hope this was helpful!

–Lindsay–

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7 Healthy Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Try

Maintaining a healthy diet can be tough. High-calorie, sugary foods full of preservatives are all around us, and truth be told, most of them look a lot more exciting than your typical “healthy” meal.

But I’ll let you in on my secret. Forget about bland, boring health foods—there are tons of ways to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and totally enjoyable! Check out these seven healthy recipes (and two bonus sauces) I have personally tested, so I know for sure you’ll want to try them, too. They’re so delicious, you might just forget they’re healthy!

1. Healthy Mac N Cheese. Yes, Seriously.

Credit: Pinch of Yum

It’s gooey. It’s creamy. It’s oh-so-comforting. What is there not to love about mac n cheese? Unfortunately, most recipes are loaded with cream and calories and provide very few vitamins and nutrients. That’s why this recipe is such a game changer.

The sauce is every bit as cheesy and delicious as the mac n cheese you remember from childhood, and every bite is packed with vitamin C and potassium from all that butternut squash goodness. As a bonus, the veggie-loaded sauce has way more fiber than an ordinary cheese sauce, so you’ll stay fuller longer.

Pro tip: it’s even better if you bake it under a broiler until bubbly. Get the recipe from Pinch of Yum here!

2. Four Amazing Ways to Roast Cauliflower

Credit: Cookie and Kate

Not only is cauliflower high in vitamin C and protein, it’s also incredibly versatile. This wonder vegetable is great when used as a substitute for rice, mashed potatoes, or even pizza crust, but sometimes it’s best to keep it simple. And it doesn’t get simpler than this!

Switch up the spices to transform your roasted cauliflower in every way imaginable. This dish is fantastic as a dinner party starter, a side dish, or even just a tasty snack. Get the recipe from Cookie + Kate here!

3. Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

Credit: Fresh Off the Grid

Bored of making the same old meals time and time again? Spice things up with the unique African-inspired flavor of this sweet potato and peanut stew. The mix of flavors is unlike anything you’ve tried before, but so delicious you’ll be craving it for sure.

The sweet potatoes give you a healthy beta-carotene boost, while the peanut butter and chickpeas provide an amazing source of vegan protein. It’s also easy-as-pie to make. Perfect for cold winter weekdays! Get the recipe from Fresh Off the Grid here!

4. Delicious Enchiladas, Except Good for You

Credit: Delish

Who doesn’t love enchiladas, especially ones loaded with cheese and smothered in spicy sauce? But tortillas, though delicious, are not exactly the world’s healthiest ingredient. The solution? Swap out the tortillas with zucchini!

The best thing about this recipe is how easy it is to customize according to your tastes and diet. Chicken enchiladas, beef enchiladas, cheese and beans; the world is your oyster. Make them even healthier by swapping out your store-bought enchilada sauce with a healthy homemade version, like this one from Skinnytaste. Get the recipe from Delish here!

5. A Healthy Take on Your Childhood Favorite: Baked Chicken Nuggets!

Credit: SkinnyTaste

If you’re feeling nostalgic for childhood comfort food, whip up a batch of these delicious chicken nuggets that are baked rather than fried, but still every bit as crispy and delicious as you remember.

Panko breadcrumbs give these nuggets extra crunch, and since the batter needs no eggs, the calorie count on these bad boys are way lower than your ordinary chicken fingers. If you’re feeling extra fancy, dip your nuggets in this delicious Greek yogurt ranch that’s so good, you’ll never buy store-bought again. Get the recipe from Skinnytaste here!

6. Four Flavors of Yogurt Bark to Satisfy Your Cravings

Credit: Buzzfeed

The key to healthy eating is listening to your cravings. There’s almost always a way to “healthify” your favorite foods so you won’t be as tempted to “cheat.” Whether you’re in the mood for chocolate, fruity goodness, or classic honey and granola sweetness, you can have a low-sugar, protein-packed dessert ready before you have time to reach for the candy bars. Get the recipes from Buzzfeed here!

7. Chocolate Chip Muffins That Are Almost Too Good

Credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction

No list of must-try healthy recipes is complete without some amazing chocolatey goodness. These skinny double chocolate chip muffins are so chocolatey they’ll feel like a cheat meal. But since they’re made with applesauce and Greek yogurt, they’re secretly full of plenty of healthy goodness.

Eat them for breakfast. Eat them for dessert. Eat them all the time. Chocolate does the soul good. Get the recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction here!

Got any must-try healthy recipes you turn to time and time again? Make sure to share them with us in the comments or on our Facebook page so we can all eat healthy and love it!

Image Credit: Mandy Martini

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How to Make Children Enjoy Vegetables

When children are just trying out food for the first time, they are likely to love the vegetables you put on their plates. Vegetables are bright and colorful, catching their attention to make them interested. If something looks dull or boring, they are just not going to be interested in eating it.

However, as children get older, they notice your aversions. If they see you not eating your vegetables, they will follow suit. They also notice the foods their friends like and dislike, while developing their taste buds for other foods that they try. Soon, they start turning away from the foods that they once loved.

You need to help them enjoy their vegetables again. It is important to encourage them to like the food they once loved. Here is a guide to making them enjoy their vegetables again, often without even realizing.

Lead by Example

 Children develop their likes and interests from you and other adults around them. If you show them an aversion to foods, they are going to get the idea that the food is not that great. They form a dislike for the food before they even try it. They are not as likely to allow the food to pass their lips since they are so certain it will taste bad.

Leading by example is important. Moreover, you need to encourage the other adults around them to follow suit. While you may not actually like food, it is worth showing that you are willing to try it. Just try not to pull a face while you eat. If you cannot do that, then choose vegetables that you do like. Show that they are good and make a point of trying something new. Kids will then follow suit.

You can also encourage older siblings to help with this. Many younger siblings will look to see what their brothers and sisters are doing or eating. If they see their siblings have no interest in food, they will view that food as the Devil. Even if you do show you like it, you can fight a battle from an immediate disadvantage.

Let Children Know Vegetables Are an Option

Sometimes it is not a case of kids not liking vegetables. They just do not know what you have put on their plate, and they are not sure how to react. The funny-looking greenery on their plate seems odd, and they are not sure they are an option to eat.

On top of that, they are not going to ask for something they do not know about. They know yogurts and candy may be in the fridge, but they have no idea about the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrot sticks, and more. You need to change what they think about for snacks and meals.

You can do this by letting them know about all the options available. Let children see the vegetables that you are cooking. Make it clear that the food is good for them and tastes good at the same time. Put the positive thoughts into them before they try the food. That way they are more likely to try the food later.

Asking for the food is even a possibility. They want something that you are positive about.

Avoid the “I Do Not Know If You Will Like It” Statement

You may use this statement with good intentions, but you are already set up fear of disliking the food you are serving. Children hear that statement and instantly think there is going to be something bad about the food you are serving. Why would you give them a warning? It may be something new, but you want them to have a positive mindset going into eating the food.

Rather than saying “I do not know if you will like it,” try something like “this is knowing, and I have heard it is delicious” if you want to give them some warning. This helps them understand what they are looking at on the plate.

However, the best thing to do is not to say anything at all. Avoid drawing attention to the food, and you will find they are more likely to enjoy it. Do not make a big deal about them trying the vegetables while they are eating it. This still draws attention to something you were not sure about. Wait until they have finished and then mention something. Just let them know what they have tried.

After they have finished, they may ask what the vegetable was. They want to know what they have enjoyed.

If they do ask what the vegetable is beforehand, just say the name in a matter-of-fact way. Do not make them worry about the taste any more than they already do. Show yourself trying it and keep any fear or apprehension you have about them liking the food.

Get Them Involved in the Cooking

Quite honestly, one of the best ways to get children to enjoy their food is to get them involved in the cooking. They can do this from being babies, even though they will not physically do anything.

Think about how children love to eat the cakes and cookies that you make. They enjoy the baking process, and they look forward to trying out their masterpieces at the end. This is the same case with cooking dinner.

Start by getting them to mix or give them a piece of vegetable to chew on while you cook. They get a taste for the item before you put it on their plate. You can also talk to babies and show them what you are doing. As they get older, they will want to know more about the cooking process and help you in other ways.

You can encourage them to help pass the vegetables out of the fridge and then help with the chopping. Eventually, they can even help with the cooking on the stove. Find age-appropriate parts of the cooking for them to get involved in.

One of the biggest benefits of getting children involved is that they get to see what is put into the dish. They know what to expect when they sit down for their meal. They have an idea of all the ingredients used. Kids expecting mac and cheese will not be too surprised to see some peas or broccoli thrown in there if they have seen you add it. Those that are expecting their chicken nuggets will not be put off by the chopped carrots and cauliflower going with their meat.

Get Them Involved Before the Cooking

 It is not just during the cooking that you can get kids involved in the picking process. Why not get them involved in the supermarket? Let them choose the vegetables that are getting added to their meals. When they have a choice, they are more likely to eat it when cooked and put in front of them. They want to know what their choices taste like.

This can backfire a little. You may end up with children choosing something that they genuinely do not like or something that you have tried in the past and did not like. They may choose something that you have never heard of and do not know how to cook. If you are worried about this, give them a choice of vegetables to choose from.

Limiting the choices is good when they are babies. Too many choices are overwhelming, and they are more likely to turn down all vegetables instead of picking one or two. When you give them a choice of two out or three, they find it easier to pick from the list. They are more comfortable, and they are going to be happier with their choices. You can also limit to just two options at a time to choose from. For example, ask them to choose broccoli or cauliflower and then at a later part in the store ask them to choose between potatoes or sweet potatoes, and so on.

Another way to get them involved early is through gardening. Grow your vegetables in the garden and let your children see where they come from. They will be amazed at how a seed can turn into food. Get them involved with the watering and checking of the vegetables and they are more likely to want to eat their hard work.

Encourage One Bite at a Time

Just because a child initially rejects a vegetable does not mean they do not like it. Many parenting experts have found a child needs to be exposed to a food 8-12 times before they can say they do not like the food. Their taste buds need the chance to develop to the taste. Some foods are harder because they are bitterer. For example, spinach and kale can be too much when younger, but they will like it as they get older.

However, you do not want to force the 8-12 tastes on them in one sitting. Encourage one bite at a time. When they get the food put in front of them, encourage them to take one full bite before they can leave it. It needs to be a good amount so that their taste buds get the chance to taste the food.

You may find that they realize the vegetable is good. However, some will decide after that one bite they do not like it. Do not give up just yet!

The next meal, serve the same vegetable again. You want to encourage the one bite rule again. They may tell you that they did not like it the first time, but encourage that one bite to make sure. The more they try the food, the more their taste buds will develop and change. They may realize that they liked it all along.

If after 8-12 attempts of getting them to try the food they still say they do not like it, they may genuinely not like it. This does not mean all vegetables are off the table. Move onto the next one on the list.

Give Them Food They Like Too

 Do not just give a child a food of vegetables they have never tried, or they think they do not like. They will look at that plate as a meal of disgust. Instead, you want to encourage them to try the new with the stuff that they do love. They know that if they do not like the new food they have something to fall back on.

Most children will save the food they love the most to last. They might as well get the food they are not sure of out of the way and then finish the meal with something that will get rid of the bad taste out of their mouth.

Only give them one new vegetable to try at a time. This helps to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Once they like the vegetable, you can add it to their rotation of delicious foods.

Get into a Good Meal Routine

Children who snack a lot through the day going to be hungry when it comes to meal times. Their decision not to try the food is not going to because they do not want it. It is going to be because they do not have space for it.

There is no point forcing them to eat something. Not only does this put them off the food even more, but it also encourages overeating. Instead, you want to look at why they are saying they are full. Is it possible that you need to change your meal routine? Do you need to reduce the number of snacks your children are eating?

Do not be afraid to change the routine completely. Opt for three meals a day, with two snacks placed in between the meals. Set a schedule and stick to it as much as possible. Space out the meals and snacks equally throughout the day, with a long fast overnight while they sleep. By being hungry at meal times, they are likely to try whatever is on the plate.

Reward them for Their Good Behavior

 Forcing them to eat their food is not going to help, but you can encourage. Rewards for good behavior are one of the best ways to encourage children to eat more. This does not mean they need to get a dessert after every meal. We are not talking about treats here. Sticker or star charts are great, especially for younger children. You can also reward through pocket money.

Set up a chart. For each vegetable that they try in the week, they get a sticker for their good behavior. If they have a set number of stars throughout the week, they get a reward for that. You will soon find that they want to try more vegetables because they want to collect those stickers.

Do not make the big reward at the end of the week reliant on getting a sticker every day. There is going to be days that you do not serve something new or a day when they are just not hungry. If they believe they need to be perfect throughout the week, they are going to see it as an unachievable goal. Missing one day means they have lost out instantly. By dropping to four or five stickers out of seven, you give them some leeway for an off day.

You can help your children like vegetables. While it can initially sound like you are manipulating their thoughts, you have just helped them to change their mindset going into trying new foods. You have opened their minds enough to believe they may like something new.

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Sheet Pan Macadamia Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Peanut Sauce

Every week I try to prepare at least one new recipe that I think my meat and cheese loving toddler will eat. Obviously, I don't expect him to eat a salad or Buddha bowl, so I work with what I've got and play off the foods he does eat. 

Chicken was the first meat I ever offered my picky eater and has remained a household favorite. I'm not surprised. After all, when I was pregnant one of my major cravings was rotisserie chicken and boy oh boy did I eat a lot of it!

Here's the problem- although my child will still eat chicken (and every other meat), he is very particular about how it's prepared. Too dry? Too much sauce? Not enough sauce? Having a bad day? It's a roll of the dice with my wild child. Unfortunately it's in everyones best interest to keep him nice and full; a hungry 3 year old is a crank-kay little person. My child can (and will) literally make your life a living hell if he gets too hungry.

No, this does not mean he will eat chicken with tomato sauce. Or chicken that was covered in tomato sauce, but scraped off. He will refuse the chicken, refuse to eat, and probably make you wonder why you decided to procreate in the first place. 

Only kidding! But you will definitely pour yourself that second glass of wine and probably just feed him some version of mac n cheese, sausage or quesadilla, anyway. Or maybe that's just me. Definitely possible. But come dinner-time I am t.i.r.e.d and the last thing I want to think about is how I can convince my kid to eat something he doesn't like.

#pickyourbattles

So I thought, hey! my kid likes chicken tenders and the occasional piece of broccoli and maybe pineapple. hmm, probably not pineapple. or broccoli. but, he loves chicken tenders! I'll make fancy baked chicken tenders and offer the broccoli and pineapple, that way I can feel good about my meal-time parenting (for once).

I was going to push it a little, though, and coat the chicken in crushed macadamia nuts and shredded coconut. Why? Because otherwise I may as well save myself the time and toss some frozen nuggets in the oven and call it a night. 

Not tonight. Tonight I was going big! Besides, this was going to be a family dinner, not an Octavian dinner. To go with the chicken I made the most delicious pineapple coconut dipping sauce with some of the unused marinade. OMG, I could eat it by the spoonful. Somehow my offspring does not care for sauces (not even ketchup!), so I knew this would be just for grown ups.

Anyway, this easy sheet-pan dinner is delish! Served over white rice or cauliflower rice, it makes a great, easy weeknight dinner (most) family members will enjoy.

Sadly, my child was not one of them. Apparently he only likes plain chicken. Whatever, kid, more for me!

Sheet Pan Macadamia Coconut Crusted Chicken Tenders with Peanut Sauce

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Yield: 3-4 servings Type: Chicken, Main Dish, Easy, Low-Carb

Ingredients

8-10 chicken tenders, approximately 1 1/2 lbs. chicken tenders 1 pineapple, chopped into 1" chunks 4 cups broccoli florets 2 eggs, whisked 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter Olive oil

FOR THE COCONUT PINEAPPLE MARINADE/SAUCE

1 cup coconut milk (lite or full fat) 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons fish sauce Juice from 1 lime 2 tablespoons Sriracha (more or less depending on how spicy you want it) 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

CHICKEN BREADING

1 cup roasted salted macadamia nuts 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

First prepare the marinade. In a medium bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade until fully combined. Place 1/2 cup of the mixed marinade and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken tenders and seal the bag completely, removing as much air as possible from the bag. Use your hands to move around the chicken so that each piece is coated in marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hour (if time permits) to overnight. Store the remaining sauce in a separate container in the refrigerator.

Once ready to cook, prepare the broccoli and pineapple. In a large mixing bowl toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt + pepper. In a separate bowl toss the pineapple with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.

Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with a light coat of nonstick cooking spray. On one side of the baking sheet line the broccoli and on the other side of the baking sheet line the pineapple. Set aside as you prepare the chicken.

Space allowing, add another piece of foil in between the broccoli and pineapple for the chicken and spray with nonstick cooking spray. While not necessary, it will protect the chicken from the pineapple juices which will make the chicken soggy (no bueno). If things get too crowded, you can always cook the chicken on a separate baking sheet.

To a food processor add the macadamia nuts and process until the size of panko breadcrumbs. Add the processed macadamia nuts, panko breadcrumbs, flour and toasted coconut to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine.

Transfer mixture to a large ziplock bag. Set aside.

In a small bowl whisk together the eggs in a small bowl and add to the bag with the marinating chicken. Working in batches of 2-3 chicken tenders at a time, carefully transfer chicken from marinating bag to the ziplock bag with the processed panko and macadamia nuts. Press mixture firmly onto the chicken with your fingers to make sure the coating sticks.

Transfer each breaded chicken tender to your lined baking sheet, repeating the process until all the chicken has been coated in the breading mixture. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through (internal temp of 165 degrees F). Turn oven to broil for extra crispiness. 

Finally, as everything is baking, prepare the Thai peanut sauce. To a small saucepan add the reserved refrigerated coconut pineapple marinade over medium high heat. Whisk in the cornstarch and bring to a low boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter. If sauce becomes too thick, thin with any remaining coconut milk, pineapple juice or water.

Drizzle sauce over baked chicken or use as a dipping sauce. Serve chicken, broccoli and pineapple over rice, cauliflower or as a delicious low-carb dinner.

Enjoy!

This recipe was inspired by Carlsbad Cravings

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Tucson bucket list: Sedona getaway

Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Did you do anything fun? Anyone else going crazy over the basketball games? My bracket is officially busted for the most part, and I lost the battle I had going with the Pilot. (If I won, I was going to get to sleep until 10am as my prize. Maybe he’ll still let me?) I’d love to hear what you were up to!

Friday, we had a lot of fun celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

After I picked Liv up from school, we headed straight to the Tucson St. Patrick’s Day festival at Armory park. As I was putting P into her stroller, I could hear the Celtic music playing, and we had arrived just in time to watch the dancers. I figured the girls would like it, but I had no idea how much. They were ENTRANCED. After the dance performance, the girls jumped their hearts out in the jumping castles (and Liv went down the giant slide like 4 times), and then we sat in the shade eating shaved ice while listening to live music. (<— I like to get the wedding cake flavor to share with the girls because it tastes amazing and zero food dyes.)

As we were packing up to leave, we called the fam (many of them were getting off work), and met up at madre’s for a St. Patrick’s Day feast. She made corned beef, carrots, potatoes, soda bread, and we enjoyed an awesome meal and then played music while the girls danced around the living room. They were cracking us up, and I have to say that their jigs were pretty spot-on after watching the Irish dancers earlier that afternoon.

Saturday morning, I caught an early Orangetheory class, and we we packed up for a Sedona road trip. We’re cranking through our Tucson bucket list as quickly as possible, especially since it turns out that we’ll be heading to Georgia in early April. (I’ve been in denial this entire time and was telling myself it would be the end of April.. turns out that’s not the case at all hahaha.)

We stopped to grab lunch at Chipotle on the way,

(and the girls could shake out their legs)

and before we knew it, we were checking into the exquisite L’Auberge de Sedona. I stayed at L’Auberge a couple of years ago for the Sedona Yoga Festival, and have wanted to take the fam ever since. L’Auberge kindly offered a media rate for our stay in one of their gorgeous creekside cabins.

(There was no doubt about who we were cheering for on Saturday! Jeans are here; they’re my current fave.)

The cabins have a full patio with creekside views -so you can hear the ripple of the water and birds chirping- plus an outdoor cedar shower. When I first took a shower outside, I was wondering if it would be awkward, but turns out that no, it’s super peaceful. The Pilot and I have a random list of life goals, and we added outdoor cedar shower to the mental list.

The entire time we were at L’Auberge, Liv was saying, “THIS IS AMAZING!” and she told me she wanted to live there. Me too, girl. Me too  

We changed for dinner, then enjoyed a meal at Etch, which is their casual outdoor restaurant.

It has a beautiful view of Oak Creek and offers tapas-style dining, entrees featuring local produce, plus handcrafted cocktails. The Pilot had a pomegranate margarita, I enjoyed a glass of Petite Syrah, 

and we shared the wedge fries and hummus plate. Livi loved the mac n’ cheese, P went crazy for the chicken, and the Pilot enjoyed the filet. I was so excited to try the cauliflower steak and egg with shishito vinaigrette, maple apples, and pistachio. 

The cauliflower was perfectly-seasoned, and I loved unexpected sweet apple slices. I’m definitely going to try and recreate it at home!

After dinner, we headed down to the pool for a nighttime swim. P was getting snoozy, so she cuddled in my lap as I put my feet in the water, while Liv and the Pilot splashed and played. The pool was heated to 80+ degrees and saltwater, which I LOVE. We went back to the cabin to start a fire and get the girls ready for bed.

Usually when we stay in a hotel, the Pilot and I will put the girls to bed, then try to stay up and watch a movie or sit on the patio with some wine. Most of the time we’re so tired from having to pretend we’re asleep while the girls fall asleep, we end up crashing early. It ended up being a wise choice because they were up early, and ready to feed some ducks. 

L’Auberge has duck feedings each morning, and they supply the kiddos with their own duck food. Needless to say, it was a huge hit. The girls liked it, too. 😉

After feeding the quackers, we headed to the restaurant for breakfast. It was an amazing feast of eggs, pancakes, yogurt parfait, and fresh berries -I’ve never seen P eat so many blackberries in my life, and Liv crushed her pancakes- and I had a fresh green juice with my eggs and oatmeal.

We packed up our stuff for check-out,

(Dress is on sale here)

and made a quick stop in the spa for a candle + a bottle of my beloved Quiet Mind spray. The spa offerings at L’Auberge are truly unique, as they use local ingredients to craft body care ingredients, and interact with the environment to creating earthing-inspired spa treatments. I posted about my last spa experience at L’Apothecary Spa here and about forest bathing here. Their sleep treatment was incredibly relaxing, and I got to create my own body custom body scrub.

After checking out, we headed to the nearby Tlaquepaque village to explore the shops. 

They have a toy store upstairs, which ended up being a gamechanger. It was a little tricky to entertain P on the car ride up to Sedona -we got stuck in traffic for an hour- and this toy ended up keeping her busy for the ENTIRE ride back. She’s really into taking things apart and putting them back together, and was completely content figuring out this board. If you have any other similar tricks or ideas to keep her entertained on our upcoming plane trip to Atlanta, I would appreciate them so much!! I’m already planning on buying her a seat and bringing her carseat. (Otherwise, she’ll want to be climb and run all over the plane…Halp meeeeeeeee)

After a lunchtime stop at Whole Foods in Phoenix, we were back to the pups! (They had a sleepover at my madre’s.)

It’s funny because when we were back at the house, I told the Pilot that even though we were back home, it doesn’t really feel like *home.* It’s been such a temporary thing, I think we still feel like we’re at a hotel, and definitely haven’t completely settled. I think that short-lived stay has really encouraged me to just enjoy the present and enjoy these random adventures with the fam. Maybe one day we’ll be in one place for more than a couple of years, but for now, it’s going to be awesome sharing fun memories all over the place with these little nuggets.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

See ya in the morning with your spring fitness plan, plus more details about our upcoming barre bootcamp. 🙂

xoxo

Gina

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Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat!

posted by Kalyn Denny on February 1, 2020 These Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat will come in useful once you don’t wish to cook dinner a separate meal for the youngsters! Use Recipe Round-Ups to search out extra low-carb round-ups like this one. Click right here to PIN Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat!

I’m not feeding youngsters at my home, however I can think about how each household that has carb-conscious adults and youngsters consuming dinner collectively would possibly wrestle to search out low-carb and Keto dinners that work for the adults which might be additionally issues the youngsters wish to eat. And many individuals might be occupied with the Super Bowl this weekend (through the time a lot of you usually do meal planning), however subsequent week you’ll want dinner concepts once more! That’s after I hope you’ll keep in mind these Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners Your Family Will Eat could be a terrific concept to characteristic for the weekly low-carb round-up! In this assortment I’m sharing widespread recipes from Kalyn’s Kitchen the place I do know youngsters in my prolonged household have favored the recipe or readers have instructed me it was a success with their youngsters. And I additionally collected some great-looking low-carb and kid-friendly dinner concepts from my running a blog pals. I hope you’ll discover no less than just a few dinners right here that might be a welcome addition to your dinner rotation! All images are copyrighted to the weblog that posted the recipe; simply click on the recipe identify below any photograph to see the whole recipe on the unique web site. And take pleasure in! And you probably have some tried-and-true concepts for low-carb and Keto kid-friendly dinners, please share them within the feedback!

This Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake from Kalyn’s Kitchen is scrumptious my niece Kara’s youngsters beloved this when she fed them the leftovers from our recipe testing!

I’m fairly positive most youngsters will love this Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole from Ditch the Carbs!

I do know mushrooms is usually a arduous promote with some youngsters (and adults) however I’ve gotten feedback on the weblog and on Facebook saying youngsters have devoured this Low-Carb Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole with Cauliflower Rice from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

Mellissa from I Breathe I’m Hungry says her five-year previous who often can’t even stand the odor of cauliflower ate this Keto Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole and pronounced it scrumptious!

Cheesy Low-Carb Taco Casserole from Kalyn’s Kitchen has been a success, even with individuals who “don’t like” cauliflower. (They in all probability gained’t even comprehend it’s in there!)

Jennifer from Low-Carb with Jennifer says her complete household loves these No Mess Crispy Chicken Thighs and they positive look good to me!

I might have by no means considered pesto as one thing that children would really like, however via the years I’ve had many, many mothers inform me that their youngsters love and request this Easy Baked Pesto Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Burger Pie from All Day I Dream About Food sounds scrumptious and utilizing the gradual cooker makes it simple. And I’m positive Carolyn examined this on her youngsters!

Just learn the feedback on this Internet’s Best Low-Carb Baked Mayo-Parmesan Chicken from Kalyn’s Kitchen and you’ll see that it is a hit with folks of all ages!

Don’t you agree that this Easy Malibu Chicken from Low-Carb Maven seems like a meal the household will take pleasure in?

Low-Carb Chicken Nuggets with Mustard, Almond, and Parmesan from Kalyn’s Kitchen are undoubtedly kid-friendly. (There’s simply the tiniest little bit of mustard within the marinade.)

I guess your youngsters will ask for these Low-Carb Pigs in a Blanket from Sugar-Free Mom, and the cheese-based dough doesn’t have any nuts.

Week after week this Low-Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole is among the hottest recipes on Kalyn’s Kitchen and a lot of folks have instructed me how their household loves it!

This Meatball Casserole Parmesan from Joy Filled Eats seems like a dinner the household will devour!

I do know Val’s Kid-Friendly Broiled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pepperoni from Kalyn’s Kitchen is a winner as a result of my sister Val’s youngsters have been devouring it for years!

Pizza Pie Casserole Bake from Beauty and the Foodie will win over the youngsters with pizza flavors and they in all probability gained’t guess that zucchini and cauliflower are preserving the carbs low.

You could have to modify up the veggies for this Low-Carb Chicken Stir-Fry Sheet Pan Meal from Kalyn’s Kitchen however I believe most households will like this one.

Anyone who likes Big Macs goes to love this Low-Carb Big Mac Casserole from Peace, Love, and Low-Carb.

Low-Carb Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake is one other Kalyn’s Kitchen recipe that’s at all times within the prime ten most-popular recipes on the positioning!

And lastly, I can’t assure your youngsters will eat this Low-Carb Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole from Gluesticks and Gumdrops, however Donella says her son thinks the cauliflower tastes like potatoes on this dish! Have you tried any of those Amazing Low-Carb and Keto Dinners? And which one which’s new to you might be you going to strive first?

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Toddler Meal Ideas

These Toddler Meal Ideas are simple, healthy and easy to assemble. Use these ideas to introduce your toddlers to new foods, help picky eaters and make meals more enjoyable for everyone.

Hi friends!

Time for another roundup of toddler meal ideas! It’s been over 4 months since I shared my last roundup. Hard to believe isn’t it?! The months are just flying right by. I’ve been sharing Squish’s meals since he was about 18 months old and he’s now 3.5 years old! And Little miss is almost 18 months so some of these meals belong to each kid.

In case you’ve missed any of my previous large roundups of toddler meal ideas, here they are for easy reference:

40 Healthy Toddler Meals

A Month of Easy Toddler Meal Ideas

50+ Toddler Meal Ideas (PDF Download)

50 Healthy Toddler Meal Ideas

50+ Quick Toddler Meal Ideas

Important note because someone always asks- the plates are from Re-Play Recycled. (affiliate link) They’re our favorite. I just bought the rainbow 12 pack AND some of their bowls, which I also love.

A few other notes:

I try to judge how my kids are eating by looking at the big picture. If they don’t eat one meal, they’ve likely either eaten well at 1 or 2 of the other meals, or had a few too many snacks that day. And if they haven’t, then they’ve usually eaten fairly well the day before or will the day after.

There are repeat items and the kids definitely have their favorites, but hopefully some of the pictures will spark some ideas!

Feel free to sub other fruits and veggies based on whats in season, child preference and chewing ability, etc.

This is just meant to give ideas. All kids eat different amounts and varieties.

No, they do not always eat everything I serve them. If you want to see daily before and afters, be sure you’re following me on Instagram and watching my stories!

Ok so here’s your latest round of toddler meal ideas:

Avocado toast on Dave’s Killer Bread, strawberries & Honey Smoked Fish Company Salmon

Strawberries, Chocolate Pea Cookie, Plainville Organic Turkey (from Costco), Strawberry PB Oatmeal

Steamed veggies, Barilla protein+ spaghetti, Crockpot Meatballs

Simple Mills Crackers with Sabra hummus, roasted sweet potatoes, baked chicken, taste of kale, bacon and goat cheese stuffed chicken, bbq sauce

Corn, Dr. Praegers Spinach Littles, avocado toast

Cucumber and hummus, HB eggs (from Costco), leftover hot dog from dinner out (I don’t buy hot dogs but both my kids eat them at restaurants)

Barbara’s Cinnamon puffins, raspberries, waffle french toast peanut butter sandwich (just regular french toast cooked on a waffle iron with peanut butter in between)

Grapes, Giovani Rana spinach and cheese tortellini, roasted cauliflower, Meijer Brand chicken sausage

Steel cut oats made with cashew milk, peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla and blueberries, peppers with ranch, roasted potatoes, bite of a salmon burger

Sweet potato bite, blueberries, pepperoni and cheese rollup

Pasta with red sauce, avocado toast, raisins, pulled pork with bbq sauce

Blueberries, roasted sweet potato, avocado, pepperoni, farro

Blueberries, roasted carrots, hard boiled egg, peanut butter toast

HB egg, Broccoli Littles, Made in Nature Tart Cherry Figgy Pops, turkey and avocado roll-up

Sunchips, Broccoli Littles, Baked Oatmeal French Toast Sticks (added shredded carrots), blueberries

Peas, Lotus Foods ramen, shredded chicken with bbq sauce

Figgy pop, Triscuits with hummus, turkey stuffed with pepperoni and cheese

Honey roasted peanuts, snap peas, pears, avocado toast

Almond Butter Chicken and zoodles skillet (chicken and veggies separated), pear and pasta with red sauce

Avocado toast, microwaved sweet potato, Egg Waffle

Rice, roasted green beans, Instant Pot Asian Chicken

Corn, Simple Mills crackers with hummus, french toast waffles

Grapes, Egg Wrap, buttered noodles

Pretzels with hummus, blackberries, PB & Banana Sandwich

Banana Oat Bar, roasted sweet potatoes, pizza meatball (coming soon)

Grapes, Pumpkin Yogurt Bar (made dairy free by subbing pea milk for yogurt, and I added hemp seeds), avocado, homemade chicken and noodles

Carrots with ranch, crackers and hummus, bacon, Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

Strawberries, Dr. Praeger’s Broccoli Littles, Kid Fresh Foods Chicken Meatballs

Carrots with ranch, roasted sweet potatoes, chicken and black bean quesadilla

Grapes, Pumpkin Yogurt Bar, PB Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal

Crackers and hummus, cottage cheese and eggs

Sweet potatoes, banana, pizza meatballs

Blackberries, sweet potatoes, chicken and hummus naan pizza

Sweet Potato Protein Cookie, Turkey, hummus and cheese rollup

Maple Bacon Roasted Carrots, apples, waffle french toast

Roasted carrots, strawberries, Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Waffle Mix, pork tenderloin

Pears, rice, chicken fried rice

Crackers and hummus, raspberries, pb&J

Grapes, Lemon Energy Ball (with blueberries added)

Hummus and pepperoni naan pizza

Roasted sweet potatoes, steamed green beans, Kid Fresh Foods Chicken Meatballs

Graham Cracker, strawberries, scrambled eggs with peas and chicken sausage

Carrots and ranch, Coconut Oil Banana Muffin, Chicken Marsala

Pineapple, Trail mix, Turkey

Clementine, Kodiak Cakes pancakes with blueberries, hotdog

Sweet potato, pears, lasagna

Crackers and hummus, potatoes, turkey and avocado rollup, Outshine Popsicle

Sweet potatoes, Love Grown Sea Stars, turkey, apple

Smoked Salmon, strawberries, tortellini, Coconut Oil Banana Muffin

Pear, Siggi’s 4% yogurt, crockpot pot roast, rigatoni

Annie’s mac and cheese, peas, Freezer Chicken Tenders

Curry roasted sweet potatoes, naan, chicken curry

Bare apple chips with peanut butter, PB Chia Crackers, oatmeal with berries

Carrots and ranch, Rice Krispie treat, meatballs

Crackers and hummus, dates with peanut butter, Kid Fresh Foods chicken nuggets

Crackers and hummus, pears, Green Smoothie Pancakes

Naan with hummus, Lemon Energy Ball, tuna cake, strawberries

And that’s it for toddler meal ideas today!

If you’re interested in my feeding philosophy, check out this post on Why My Toddler Doesn’t Always Eat What I Eat. I also have two ebooks for sale that you might enjoy: The Ultimate Guide to Food Prep and How To Cook Dinner on the Fly.

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