Crispy, crunchy, and packed with protein, these cottage cheese chips are a simple kid-friendly snack that feels like a treat but sneaks in some extra nutrition, too! They are a perfect snack for little hands and surprisingly easy for nannies to make. You Will Need: Baking SheetParchment PaperBlender or Food ProcessorMeasuring Cups and Spoons1 cup […]
Watermelon Pops
August 14, 2026 Leave a Comment
Frozen watermelon pops are a simple and refreshing summer treat kids love! They’re naturally sweet, juicy, and extra fun to eat on a popsicle stick. This easy nanny and parent approved recipe is perfect for cooling down during a hot day of outdoor play. You Will Need: Watermelon Sharp Knife Cutting Board Popsicle Sticks Parchment […]
Salad in a Jar: A Nanny’s Own Meal Prep Hack
May 31, 2026 Leave a Comment
For nannies who pack lunch on the go, like me, these Glass Salad Mason Jars with Dressing Cups are a game-changer. I have been dieting this year and lost a lot of weight. These 32-ounce glass jars have helped me keep me on track and continue eating healthy, low calorie, high protein, and high fiber […]
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl
April 24, 2026 Leave a Comment
This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl is always a kid favorite because it’s naturally sweet, colorful, and fun for them to build. The fresh bananas, juicy berries, and tiny chia seeds create a mix of textures kids love, while the warm drizzle of peanut butter makes it feel like a cozy treat. It’s a healthy, high […]
Minestrone Soup and Grilled Cheese
December 26, 2025 Leave a Comment
Winter nights call for cozy wins and nothing wins kids over faster than a warm bowl of minestrone soup paired with a golden, melty grilled cheese sandwich. It’s colorful, healthy, dunkable, and comforting in all the right ways. When you serve this combo, you’re not just making food; you’re making a winter favorite the children […]
Fruit Kabobs
June 20, 2025 Leave a Comment
The little ones in your care will love making fruit kabobs. Just clean and cut up the kids’ favorite fruits and have them put them on skewers for a refreshing summer snack on a stick. You Will Need: Strawberries, Hulled Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, Chunks Pineapple, ChunksKiwi, PiecesBlueberries, Raspberries, BlackberriesBamboo Skewers What to Do: As an […]
Healthy Trail Mix Cookies
May 19, 2023 Leave a Comment
Let the kids your care for help you make some truly healthy cookies with plenty of fiber and protein. I found this recipe on the allrecipes web site. You can use raw sugar instead of brown, spelt flour instead of whole wheat, and a mixture of 1/2 cup raisins with 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips […]
Have a Taste Test
August 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fun Way to Get Kids to Eat Healthy Produce A fun way to get kids to eat healthy foods is to have a taste test. Use at least two types of food that are similar but slightly different tasting such as: cantaloupe and honeydew melon, red and green apples, or broccoli and cauliflower. We used three different colored types […]
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