What does this pediatric dietitian and mom of three serve up for a seriously yummy, no fail, nourishing snack? One of my frequent go-to’s are these delicious no-bake peanut butter cups. They’re a healthier twist on classic candy peanut butter cups, instead made with a layer of wholesome oats (rolled oats or quick oats work well) and a…
Dietitian-Approved Bento Box Lunch Ideas
Over 80 bento box lunch ideas from a dietitian mom, to make your lunch-packing journey a lot easier! This post was written in partnership with my friends at What About Wheat?. As always, opinions are my own! As a pediatric dietitian, I’ve always been on a mission to help parents breathe a sigh of relief…
Gingerbread Energy Bites
These little gingerbread energy bites are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. You’ll love this holiday-inspired recipe! Thanks to my friends at Made With Local for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own. We love a good protein bite around here. And it’s fun to experiment with different flavour combinations throughout…
Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie
This Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie is delicious, nutritious, balanced, kid-friendly, easy summer breakfast, lunch or snack option! This smoothie is like a tropical escape to a beautiful beach – it is creamy and refreshing and sweet and tangy (the perfect combo in my mind!). We love frozen mango over here – we add it to…
Nutritious Snack Boards for Kids
Want an easy and fun meal or snack idea that both parents and kids alike are guaranteed to love? Try making these nutritious snack boards! This post was written in partnership with my friends at Made with Local! All opinions are my own. We are ALL about snack boards these days because you really can’t…
20 Easy, Nutritious Energy Ball Recipes Kids Love!
Energy balls are the perfect healthy, homemade snack for kids. To inspire you, here’s 20 of my favourite energy protein ball recipes that kids love. If you’d like to view these recipes in a visual way, check out my Google web stories for 5+ energy ball recipes kids love. As a mom of three young…
Easy Peanut Butter Banana Fudgesicles
Nutritious, delicious and hydrating, these easy peanut butter and banana fudgesicles will become your new favourite summer snack-worthy treat! It’s been a HOT summer this year, and as such, the kids and I have been on a huge homemade popsicle kick. We’ve found a few go-to favourites that we want to share, including this one!…
15 Kid-Friendly Bars and Bites to Make For Spring Break
Easy, healthy bites and bars recipes that are perfect for spring break (or ‘just because’) snacking! These snack recipes are perfect for inviting your kids to explore new foods while having fun in the kitchen when you’re at home for spring break! Note: any recipe that calls for nut butter, feel free to substitute with…
3 Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a Snack for Your Kids
Choosing healthy snacks for your kids can be confusing. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish between a treat and a snack. I break it down for you here, giving you my top three nutrition criteria when choosing snacks for my kids! This post was written in paid partnership with my friends KIND Snacks. As…