Who doesn’t love food on a stick? Especially during summer vacation or after school hours, my kids love being able to grab a quick, healthy snack and get back to playing outside.
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Full of juicy berries, this Triple Berry Smoothie is the perfect nutritious breakfast to start you and your kids’ day! It’s fruity, creamy, and packed with nutrition.
Strawberry fruit leather is a fun and healthy snack that provides nutritious vitamins kids need in a fun little roll that they’ll love. Fruit roll ups are perfect for an on-the-go snack or an addition to any lunchbox, you won’t believe how easy it is to make! Just watch…
This time of year tends to lean toward craziness. With the school year winding down, the calendar is full of activities that have my family on the run most days.
I love all the activity of ball games, practices and school programs, but it does become difficult to keep up with the demands of the family, job and house. It forces me to be a bit more organized, planning meals and making sure I have snacks on hand to grab as we run out the door.
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Simple, healthy, and delicious, these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are your new favorite breakfast! They’re gluten-free & great for busy mornings.
Oh, overnight oats! The simplest breakfast there ever was. I mean, what’s better than waking up to breakfast already completely done? I can’t think of anything else!
I love to mix up my overnight oats using seasonal flavors. Banana Fosters oats all year round, fruity oats with berries in the summer, pumpkin in the fall, and also apples in the colder months! Apples are so crisp and sweet right now, and they’re so amazing in these creamy overnight oats. Cinnamon adds a wonderful spice to the oats that isn’t overpowering – so your kids can definitely handle it!
These couldn’t be easier – 5 minutes of prep at night to have breakfast waiting for you when you wake up. Make a few jars of these apple cinnamon overnight oats to eat throughout the week and you won’t have to think about breakfast ever again!
Simple, healthy, and delicious, these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are your new favorite breakfast! They’re gluten-free & great for busy mornings.
Your kids will love getting hands-on at snack time making these Chocolate Covered Apple Slices! There’s 6 ways to make them with fun & tasty toppings.
Snack time just got way more fun!
I love to get my kids involved in the kitchen as much as I can. From letting them stir ingredients to having them chop vegetables, I try to make the kitchen a hands-on environment.
These Chocolate Covered Apple Slices are the perfect way to get the kids involved in preparing food! They will have so much fun preparing all the toppings and dipping the apples in chocolate.
You can use whatever toppings your kids want, but here’s what we went with:
Shredded coconut
Chopped peanuts
Chia seeds
Chopped dark chocolate
Chopped banana chips
Granola
Let us know what toppings your kids would love on these chocolate covered apple slices! Enjoy!
Your kids will love getting hands-on at snack time making these Chocolate Covered Apple Slices! There’s 6 ways to make them with fun & tasty toppings.
These Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats have all the flavor you love in a healthy, gluten-free breakfast. A little prep the night before is all you have to do!
Pumpkin season is in full swing over here! With the cooler weather comes lots of comforting, hearty dishes, hot chocolate, cozy movie nights, and of course, lots of pumpkin! We can’t stop eating this healthy pumpkin cookie dough dip right now; it’s perfect with fresh fruit! I had to make another pumpkin creation for the family to enjoy.
What happened was these Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats. I’d say it was a great idea!
Oats are already a healthy breakfast option (especially for those who are gluten-free), and pumpkin just adds even more nutrition! It’s full of vitamin A for healthy eyes, beta-carotene, and fiber. Mixed with some cinnamon, pecans, and a drizzle of molasses, it’s the perfect fall addition to your morning bowl of oats. Plus, all you have to do is mix everything the night before, wake up, and dig in!
These fluffy Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes are perfect topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup! They’re also vegetarian/vegan & easy to make with the kids.
What is your kids’ favorite breakfast? Mine love scones, eggs & toast, and oatmeal, but nothing makes them happier in the mornings than a big stack of fluffy pancakes! A few years ago I perfected my Gluten Free Pancake Recipe and I haven’t stopped experimenting with pancakes since!
Usually we only get to enjoy pancakes on the weekends because they’re a bit time-consuming, but this recipe for gluten-free blueberry pancakes couldn’t be simpler! They require just a handful of simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Plus, they’re gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian, so the whole family can enjoy a stack!
Our favorite pancake toppings are fresh fruit, peanut butter, and (of course!) maple syrup. If you want to go with double the blueberry, top this recipe with my homemade blueberry syrup! What does your family like on their pancakes?
I hope you enjoy this breakfast recipe. Let us know if you get to try them!
These fluffy Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes are perfect topped with fresh fruit and maple syrup! They’re also vegetarian/vegan & easy to make with the kids.
Not all gluten-free all purpose flours are the same. You may need to add an extra tablespoon or two of flour to get the right texture.
If you loved these pancakes, you’ll want to check out these recipes:
Double Chocolate Chip Pancakes
This easy Pineapple Salsa is the perfect combination of sweet and savory! Full of wholesome ingredients, it’s a great snack or topping for tacos, chips & much more.
Are yours kids sweet snackers or savory snackers? Do they reach for fruit and cookies, or nuts and chips? One thing that my kids definitely inherited from me is their sweet tooth – they can never turn down a piece of chocolate! But they also love their salty crackers with edamame hummus.
This easy pineapple salsa is the best of both worlds! Sweet, juicy pineapple mixed with savory vegetables and a hint of spice from chili powder – it’s a snack you’ll never get tired of eating. It’s great with chips as an afternoon snack, packed in a lunch box or as a topping for grilled chicken or tacos!
If you deal with food allergies in your house like we do, don’t worry – this pineapple salsa is gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, and still SO delicious! Let us know if you try it. Enjoy!
This easy Pineapple Salsa is the perfect combination of sweet and savory! Full of wholesome ingredients, it’s a great snack or topping for tacos, chips & much more.
If you enjoyed this easy snack recipe, you’ll love these:
This Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Pizza is a healthy treat your family will love! It’s gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan-friendly, and ready in 20 minutes. Yum!
Pizza for breakfast? Yes please! Especially when it’s a healthy pizza that’s made in 20 minutes, gluten-free, vegetarian, and can be vegan. It’s a breakfast everyone will love!
With school fast approaching, I’m on the hunt for easy breakfast recipes (like these back to school breakfast ideas!) that my kids will be excited about and devour without any complaining. Easier said than done, right? Their favorite recipes take too long to make on weekdays, so I came up with this easy fruit and yogurt breakfast to serve before school. They love it!
This breakfast pizza is made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have. The best part – you can customize with your favorite yogurt (non-dairy if needed!) and your favorite fruit. It’s a guaranteed hit with the whole family.
Here are some tips to make this easier for school mornings:
This Fruit & Yogurt Breakfast Pizza is a healthy treat your family will love! It’s gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan-friendly, and ready in 20 minutes. Yum!
A healthy breakfast shake that tastes like dessert! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is one your kids will ask for every day.
I’m a huge fan of breakfasts that taste like dessert. Who isn’t?! Anything from decadent oatmeal to scones to chocolate pancakes is a great treat in the morning to get our day started on a good note. I know that when I serve up something sweet (but still nutritious), the whole family will love it.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is a new addition to our sweet breakfast line-up, but it’s already a favorite! I’m a huge fan of smoothies since they’re quick to make and easy to take with us on-the-go. You could double or triple this recipe to feed the whole family one morning!
The combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana is heavenly here, and oatmeal adds extra nutrition. Your kids will never know they’re slurping down something that’s actually good for them!
A healthy breakfast shake that tastes like dessert! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake is one your kids will ask for every day.
*If you’re allergic to peanuts, use your favorite nut or seed butter.
Cool off this summer with a Watermelon Icee! You only need one ingredient for this fun frozen treat that the kids will love on a hot day. (gluten-free, grain-free, vegan/vegetarian, and paleo)
Is there anything better than juicy watermelon in the summer? My kids and I look forward to this time of year so we can dig into a big bowl of watermelon on hot days by the pools. I don’t think there’s any other fruit more juicy and refreshing!
We love making this Real Homemade Icee in the summer, so I wanted to try something similar with watermelon. The result? A naturally sweet, delicious treat similar to an icee or a slushy. The best part is that you only need one ingredient: frozen watermelon! Oh, and water – but that doesn’t count. ;)
I also love this recipe because there’s no added sugar, just fruit. I always try to give my kids treats that are tasty but also healthy. This easy watermelon icee is definitely one of our go-to snacks for the summer!
After making the watermelon icee, you’ll want to serve immediately as it will melt. IF you have leftovers (which we never do), you can return the extra mixture to an airtight container and store it in the freezer. When you want to enjoy it, just pop it out for about 5 minutes to thaw. Then dig in!
Cool off this summer with a Watermelon Icee! You only need one ingredient for this fun frozen treat that the kids will love on a hot day.
These 8 healthy BBQ recipes will help you have the best summer BBQ party ever! They’re fresh, full of flavor, and made with healthy ingredients. Delicious!
One of my favorite parts of summer is having family & friends over to enjoy good food and each other’s company. I’m a true entertainer at heart! I love to serve up delicious eats and spend time with the ones I love. There is no better time of the year to do this than summer – the weather is beautiful, the food is fresh, the kids are out of school, and everything is just better. Agreed?
We like to use our outdoor kitchen as much as possible during the summer, so having a ton of recipes to make on the grill is important. We always grill fresh zucchini and skewers, but I wanted to get some more ideas when it came to healthy BBQ recipes so my guests will really be impressed.
All of these recipes will help you enjoy all of the flavors and recipes you love about BBQ parties, but lightened up! Yes, you can still enjoy delicious BBQ food and still be healthy. These recipes are full of fresh vegetables, clean protein, and lots of flavor.
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Let us know which of these healthy BBQ recipes you get to make this summer! What’s your favorite BBQ party dish to serve or bring?
1. Perfect Grilled Skewers & Kabobs
2. Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
3. BLT Pasta Salad from Life in the Lofthouse
4. Vegan & Gluten-free Sweet Potato Sliders from Emilie Eats
5. Skinny Mexican Grilled Corn from The Cookie Rookie
6. BBQ Banana S’Mores from The Typical Mom
7. Pineapple Salsa from The Gunny Sack
8. Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon from Natasha’s Kitchen
