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This is a great version of your basic peanut butter sandwich! Applesauce is used in place of jelly. Kids love it, and it has less sugar than regular jelly so it is much better for you.
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Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.
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Ants on a log is a fun snack that kids can make. It consists of artfully arranged celery, peanut butter, and raisins.
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Make your own fruit leather out of apples and pears, and enjoy it as a snack any time.
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Made these for my daughter one day. She likes them more than store-bought ones, and I like knowing what she's eating.
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A quick-and-easy alphabet soup made with ground round and spicy vegetable juice cocktail. My kids love it!
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Looking at the mound of carrot pulp from my juicer and then at my 2 1/2-year-old daughter (who loves bread) inspired me to experiment with carrot pulp recipes. This muffin is dense, healthy, and can be tweaked to suit your tastes. As is, it is not sweet, but you could certainly add mashed ripe banana or pineapple.
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These pumpkin-applesauce muffins are perfect for those times when you have half a can of pumpkin left over. The muffins taste great right from the oven but are even better the next day
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This English shepherd's pie is made with lamb mince, hence the name! It's such a versatile recipe you can substitute baked beans for peas or whatever you have handy!
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These sanity-saving, healthy pumpkin muffins for toddlers are packed full of veggies and gentle spices. They're the perfect finger food for your little one and a nice self-contained meal or snack for a more independent eater.
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These baked sweet potato sticks are best eaten at room temperature.
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Baked apple chips are easy to make, loaded with fiber, and have the crunchy satisfaction of potato chips with a fraction of the fat and calories.
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I received free blueberries recently. I admit I never actually tasted a real one before. Always the boxed muffin kind. I loved them. Recently switched to whole wheat, so I wanted to try a new muffin recipe out.
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Perfect snack chips: no fat, low sugar. You can also sprinkle these with curry powder for a different flavor.
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A delicious granola without the fat can be made with spelt, flax seeds, and pecans!
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Pan-fried chicken breasts are tossed with arugula, farro, apple, and avocado in this satisfying salad featuring Marie's® Creamy Avocado Poblano dressing.
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Red potato salad with a light oil, vinegar, and herb dressing. No mayonnaise. My kids love it! If you like, you can leave the skins on the potatoes for a more colorful dish.
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