If you’re reading this, your child might be about to have his adenoids out or maybe another surgery, and you’re probably researching everything the way I did. I want to share exactly what we fed our son before and after surgery, the little things that made it easier on him, and the part nobody tellsContinue reading “Adenoids, Applesauce, and the Illusion of Control: Our Surgery Week”
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🍎 Greek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes
Soft, protein-packed, and naturally sweet. This is a family favorite, and goes over really well with two boys. I always double the recipe, for the right amount. Between two adults and two boys, there are no leftovers. There’s also a way to make it with applesauce or whole wheat flour for some healthier options, butContinue reading “🍎 Greek Yogurt Apple Cinnamon Oat Pancakes”
Chocolate chip banana bread
Ingredientsfor 6 servings 3 ripe bananasâ…“ cup butter, melted½ cup sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking sodasalt, to taste1 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ cup mini chocolate chips and/or walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350ËšF (180ËšC). In a bowl, add the bananas and mash until smooth. Add in the melted butter and stir untilContinue reading “Chocolate chip banana bread”
Parent-Toddler Approved Pancakes
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Springtime Pasta
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Fish tacos
Ingredients:24 small flour tortillas1 1/2 lb tilapia1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp cayenne pepper1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper1 Tbsp Olive oil1 Tbsp unsalted butterPanko Bread Crumbs Fish Taco Toppings:1/2 small purple cabbage2 medium avocado, sliced2 roma tomatoes, diced (optional)1/2 diced red onion1/2 bunch Cilantro, longer stems removed4 oz 1 cup Cotija cheese, grated1 lime cutContinue reading “Fish tacos”
Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients½ cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt1 large egg2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for the pan1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups whole rolled oats2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon sea saltFresh fruit, for serving Mix all ingredients together in aContinue reading “Apple Oatmeal Pancakes”
Chili
So this may have been the best batch of chili I’ve made yet. With fall around the corner, it was a well-timed treat! Ingredients Directions In a large frying pan, melt the butter. Saute the onion and garlic until fragrant. Add in the bacon. Toward the end of the bacon being fully cooked, add theContinue reading “Chili”
Avocado Salad
So this is a super easy recipe to make, and wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day. Ingredients: Romaine lettuce Cherry tomatoes, halved Two avocados, diced or quartered, depending on how big you want the chunks Cheese of choice. This photo depicts mozzarella, but we’ve used feta as well. Olive oil, as much as youContinue reading “Avocado Salad”
Hidden Veggie Muffins
These Hidden Veggie Muffins are a true delight. I have made different kinds of ‘hidden’ veggie muffins that were terrible, and this recipe really scared me when I saw steamed brocolli. My husband was an immediate NO. However, after I made them and my husband saw that our toddler LOVED them, he tried one andContinue reading “Hidden Veggie Muffins”