Eggs make a quick, healthy, high protein meal for kids that I like serving for dinner. A frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette, scrambled eggs, and crustless quiche enriched with additional ingredients such as cheese and vegetables. Be sure to let the kids help crack the eggs and whisk them when […]
One Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
August 16, 2024 Leave a Comment
This recipe is called ice cream but it’s really healthy and just has one ingredient of frozen bananas. Just freeze overripe bananas and blend them in a food processor or blender and serve the kids banana ice cream. It’s an incredibly refreshing snack children love. You Will Need: 4 Over Ripe Bananas Freezer Zip Bag Food […]
Berry Yogurt Smoothie
August 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a refreshing snack on a hot day for kids. I simply use Greek yogurt and frozen berries to make this easy, high protein snack for kids. Use any yogurt and frozen fruit the kids like. You Will Need: 2 Cups Vanilla Greek Yogurt2 Cups Frozen BerriesSplash of Milk (optional) What to Do: 1. […]
Crispy Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
August 2, 2024 Leave a Comment
Baked Cream Cheese Rangoons are a fun and tasty appetizer found in Chinese and Asian restaurants everywhere. You can bake them easily at home. Be sure to let the children help wrap their own crispy baked cream cheese wontons I found on the Real Plans App. Don’t forget to dip these wontons in the sweet […]
Sheet Pan Chicken with Tomatoes and Pancetta
July 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a sheet pan dinner from the Today show that my Nanny Family has asked me to make several times. I just marinaded the chicken thighs in the morning and it is easy to make after school as the main dish for dinner. I often make the recipe with bone in chicken thighs with […]
One-Pot Lemon-Broccoli Farfalle with Parmesan
July 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children in my care loved help making this simple, one-pot dinner recipe from the Eating Well web site. They kept singing this is a “winner dinner” and we will be making many times again. We added a little more fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, but I recommend doing so sparingly as the lemon […]
Kool-Aid Play Dough
July 17, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children in my care love making homemade play dough and this week we made this great scented Kool-Aid play dough from the Hoosier Homemade web site. Also be sure to try out making other homemade play dough recipes including: Jell-O play dough, frosting play dough, edible peanut butter play dough, cream of tartar play […]
Best Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
July 12, 2024 1 Comment
These are the best Italian spaghetti and meatballs in homemade marinara sauce. These juicy Italian meatballs are so tender and big from the Natasha’s Kitchen web site. Be sure to let the kids help gather the ingredients, mix the ingredients, and scoop the meatballs with an ice cream scoop. You Will Need: For Meatballs 3 […]
Peanut Butter and Fruit Toast
July 5, 2024 Leave a Comment
Here’s a quick and easy snack or breakfast for kids. Simply spread peanut butter or Sun Butter on multi grain toast and then lay sliced strawberries or bananas on top of the peanut butter. You Will Need: Multigrain Bread Peanut Butter or Sun Butter Strawberries and Bananas (or any fruit the kids like) What to […]
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