Before summer completely gets away from us, the kiddos and I wanted to make a fun recipe that not only tastes great but is just as exciting to make, as it is to eat. The vote was for a soft pretzel
Fruit & Yogurt Cone – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Now that summer is fast approaching, I love bustin’ out seasonal recipes. This is a great way to healthify your favorite ice cream cone. I have found it to be a lot fun at snack time. The
For the Love of Raspberries!
Raspberries have been our new found favorite snack in the house. But not just raspberries… FROZEN RASPBERRIES! Kind of a strange snack to pick up during the colder months, but none the less,
Kids Making Homemade Butter – Cooking with Kids Recipe
When I told the kids we were going to make butter, I got that confused, tilted head look. “You can’t make butter”, they said. “We have to get it from the store, silly”. I was a little
Valentine’s Fruit Arrows – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Valentine’s day has always been associated with candy and chocolates, but this year we’re making it about fruit skewers. What kiddo doesn’t love strawberries and melons?! If they don’t
Family Favorite Fruit Smoothie – Cooking with Kids Recipe
This delicious smoothie is our all-time favorite. We have it after meals as a fruit/dessert, at snack time, on the go… just about any time. It gives the kids (and us) great nutrition while they
Carrot Chips – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Are you looking for something different to give your kiddos to snack on?! These are a great alternative to any type of chip or cracker. I was hesitant at first because I didn’t think my family
The Best Homemade Hot Cocoa – Cooking with Kids Recipe
After playing outside in the winter cold, nothing warms the body and soul quite like a cup of homemade hot cocoa. We spend a lot of days playing outside in the winter, so we go through barrels of
Delicious Kid-Approved Whole Grain Pancakes – Cooking with Kids Recipe
What kid doesn’t love pancakes and what parent doesn’t want their kids to eat more whole grains? On the weekends, we typically cook up a big breakfast for everyone; kinda makes up for the limited
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and why not add some fun foods to the dinner table. This peanut butter fruit dip is amazing with fresh fruit. It is super easy and a great recipe for kids
Maple Glazed Carrots – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Sweetened glazed carrots are one of my all-time favorite foods. You will find most recipes using brown sugar and a lot of butter, but this recipe has a healthified twist to the classic glaze. The
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Rounds – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Apple and cinnamon make a perfect fall flavor combo for any breakfast or snack. Like many of our other recipes, these little fellers are packed with nutrients, which puts me at ease when I watch the
Super Easy Whole Grain French Bread – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh baked bread? Aside from smelling amazing, this bread is delicious. This just might be the perfect bread recipe! There is minimal proofing and kneading. The
Cinnamon Apple Chips – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Now that the kids are back in school, these Cinnamon Apple Chips are perfect to send along for snack time, in a lunch box, or just have them ready for an after school snack. This recipe works for
Best Tomato Soup for Canning – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Over the last week or two, we’ve been making tomato soup just about every other day. Our garden has continued to provide us with a steady supply of beautifully ripe tomatoes. So the kids are
Peanut Butter Apple Slices – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Crisp apple, creamy peanut butter and a hint of chocolate… yumm!! These three ingredients married together make a delicious and nutritious combination. Here’s a secret about these peanut butter
Quinoa Pizza Bites – Cooking with Kids Recipe
If you are a quinoa (“keen-wa”) lover, this is for you! I say “if”, because half of my family approved, but the other half didn’t. If you don’t like quinoa, you probably won’t like
Perfect Turkey Meatballs – Cooking with Kids Recipe
These turkey meatballs are AMAZE BALLS! The kids ask for them on a weekly basis. Luckily we always have a stash in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal. A few years back, I was looking for a new
Crunchy Quinoa Granola – Cooking with Kids Recipe
This yummy, crunchy granola goodness is the perfect boost for your morning wake-up. And it’s delicious on top of yogurt, as it gives a bit of sweet crunch. Our kiddos like to eat it plain, with
Pineapple Frozen Yogurt – Cooking with Kids Recipe
As you may have noticed, we’re on a homemade frozen yogurt kick. Now that the warm weather is here to stay, the kiddos appreciate an ice cold and refreshing treat. And as parents, we appreciate
Blue-Strawberry Popsicle – Cooking with Kids Recipe
The kick off to summer has been brutally hot this year. When the kids come in from playing, their cheeks are rosy red and sweaty. A great snack to cool them down is an ice cold popsicle! Most
Double Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt – Cooking with Kids Recipe
For those of you that recently mastered the art of homemade yogurt, you really need to try this double chocolate chip frozen yogurt. It’s the perfect treat for a hot summer day. I love that it can
Homemade Crockpot Yogurt – Cooking with Kids Recipe
This homemade yogurt has become a staple at our house. Since its part of our daily meal routine, we quickly spiral into kitchen chaos when it runs out. Ok, maybe not chaos, but we do use yogurt
Mini Cheesy Hash Brown Cups
Who loves cheesy potatoes? I know it’s one dish our kids are excited to have at parties and holiday gatherings. The downfall is usually the high amount of sodium, fat, and calories tucked into
Fresh Fruit Pizza with Chia Pudding – Cooking with Kids Recipe
It’s no surprise that Chia pudding is growing in popularity. We’re takin’ it a step further putting it on fruit pizza. The crust is a soft and tender, cookie-like layer with a coating of sweet
Chia Pudding with Fresh Fruit – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Where are my tapioca pudding lovers?! This might be your new favorite dessert. I’ve used chia seeds in smoothies and oatmeal, but I’ve never ventured into chia pudding… until now. I was
Oven-Baked French Fries – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Crispy… guilt-free… French fries… Yes please! With the perfect crunch, you’d never guess they’re oven baked. Lately I’ve been making these as a quick side dish. They go well with so many
Sweet Potato Biscuits – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Our family isn't big on biscuits, maybe it’s because we live so far north. But this fun shaped sweet potato variety isn't like your typical biscuit. As one of my 3-year-old’s would say,
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Do your kids get HANGRY!? These muffins are the prefect fix. This sweet little snack, with added nutrition, will hold them over until their next meal. And they’re perfect to freeze for later, so
Oven-Baked Popcorn Shrimp – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Think about what you made for supper the last two weeks… How many times was a recipe repeated? I’m guilty. We’re creatures of habit after all. When we get home after a long day, the last
Homemade Veggie Nuggets – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Do you have a hard time getting your kiddos to eat their veggies? Do they scrunch up their nose at the sight? Most parents probably have the “veggie struggle” at some point. I love the
Kid-Approved Energy Bites – Cooking with Kid Recipe
Who wouldn’t love peanut butter, chocolate, and nuts mixed into a delicious, mouth-watering ball of goodness?! These yummy little balls remind me of sneaking monster cookie dough as a kid. So,
Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Another yummy family-approved dinner recipe! This one will have your kids running to the table. :-) These lasagna rolls do have spinach, so some family members might be a little cautious, but at
Fruit Filled Yogurt Bites – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Yogurt bites seem to be a new trendy dessert. Well at least in our house. On weekends, we make a gallon of homemade yogurt to get us through the week. And we use it in quite a few things, even our
Crockpot Fiesta Chicken Tacos – Cooking with Kids Recipe
We all love the idea of crockpot meals, but we tend to run out of ideas that are kid-approved. Tacos can be super fun for family dinners and easy peasy with this recipe! I didn’t realize how much my
7 Grain Dinner Rolls – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Who doesn’t love fresh homemade bread? We put a nutritious and simplified twist on basic homemade dinner rolls. Our secret weapon… a bread machine! I know, I know, this kinda sounds like
Oven Baked Mozzarella Sticks – Cooking with Kids Recipe
We healthified this commonly deep fried appetizer into a kid (and parent) approved snack! I know what you’re thinking… how does it taste, right?! Surprisingly, it’s pretty darn delicious!
Homemade Chewy Granola Bar – Cooking with Kids Recipe
”It's yummy in my tummy!”, Mason yells. The kiddos absolutely love these granola bars for snack time (or anytime). And there’s NO BAKING! Ingredients can be easily swapped out to fit your
Egg and Turkey Sausage Breakfast Pizza – Cooking with Kids Recipe
“Mom, can we have egg pizza for breakfast!?”, Lily asks with a smile. Of course I said yes. :-) What better way to start the day, than with a breakfast pizza!? The first time I ever made
Sweet Roasted Butternut Squash with Dried Cranberries and Pecans – Cooking with Kids Recipe
This recipe brings two words to mind… Happy Family! I was pleasantly surprised that my whole family ate and enjoyed this recipe. My sweet little Mason even thought it was dessert. It must be
Spiced Pumpkin & Apple Oatmeal – Cooking with Kids Recipe
Fall colors = pumpkin everything. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin shakes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and so on. Luckily, I love pumpkin and I love baking with it. But it’s unfortunately associated with
Sweet Strawberry Applesauce – Cooking with Kids Recipe
This yummy treat is more of a dessert than a fruit, but waaaay less sugar (than most desserts). The not-so-secret ingredient? Strawberries! They add their own natural sweetness, and boast an
Pizzeria Style Pizza Crust – Cooking with Kids Recipe
As you’ve probably seen, there are a lot of options available for pizza crust, recipes and store-bought. We all get busy and need to take a shortcut now and again. I’m guilty of using the
Fresh Tomato Salsa with Cilantro – Cooking with Kids Recipe
It’s September, peak time for locally grown tomatoes, and our garden is no exception. I love seeing the deep bright reds that change color practically overnight. If you grow your own or purchase
Whole Grain Sunshine Muffins – Cooking with Kids Recipe
The mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked muffins filled our kitchen today. You’d never guess they are a nutritious and kid-approved snack. Just swapping out a few ingredients of a standard recipe