Amy Slater
Grain Free Smores with Homemade Marshmallows!
This past weekend we went to the mountains and I promised the kids that we could have smores! They could not wait to try the gooey...
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Amy Slater
- Oct 27, 2019
- 2 min
The Easiest Go To Snack Recipe: Grain Free Banana Squares
Oh my how I love to hear the words, “Mommy, I am hungry”! I think I even hear those words in my sleep! It truly is amazing how much food...
Amy Slater
- Apr 4, 2019
- 3 min
Grain Free Plantain Bars (dairy and nut free)
If you follow my blog, you know that I am all about finding portable grain free snacks to fill the gaps between meals. When I first...
Amy Slater
- Mar 28, 2019
- 2 min
Grain and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Treats absolutely have their place in my children’s diets. They have some sort of a treat every day! It is not used as a reward or taken...
Amy Slater
- Feb 28, 2019
- 2 min
Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Bars (nut and dairy free)
Are grain-free options healthier than whole grains for kids? Going gluten-free has been called a fad, unsafe, and unnecessary effort...
Amy Slater
- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
Mixed Berry and Apple Crumble with Molasses
Crumbles are a simple way to fuel your kids for school or satisfy a sweet tooth after dinner! If you are looking for a warm meat or egg...
Amy Slater
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min
Chickpea Tahini Bars (grain, dairy and refined sugar free)
When you have kids, it is essential that you have a game plan when it comes to feeding them! You are looking at 21 meals per week plus...
Amy Slater
- Dec 18, 2018
- 3 min
Oat Flour Cookies With Mixed Berry Jam (gluten and refined sugar free)
I am all for cookies that carry a big nutrient punch and supply my kids with lasting energy. The exciting thing about creating your own...
Amy Slater
- Dec 13, 2018
- 2 min
William’s request: A beautiful crunchy surprise!
Let me tell you about my little William! He is sweet and kind also fiery and full of energy. He loves all things sports and usually has...
Amy Slater
- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
Chocolate Chip Sunflower Cookies (grain and nut free)
The boys were invited to a backyard Campout the other day! What a fun idea! They were pumped! I wanted them to bring something sweet they...
Amy Slater
- Oct 26, 2018
- 2 min
Grain Free Pumpkin Banana Squares (sweetener and dairy free)
There is something magical about winter squash!! I LOVE it all! In fact, I believe I could admit that I am a self-diagnosed hoarder of...
Amy Slater
- Jul 5, 2018
- 2 min
Blackberry-Hazelnut Honey Crisp (gluten free)
I tried an experiment with dinner this week and decided to make a dessert for the main meal. I wanted to see how the kids would react and...
Amy Slater
- Apr 28, 2018
- 2 min
Flourless Plantain Cherry Muffins or Pancakes (Grain and sweetener free)
I love baking with plantains! I have posted several plantain muffin recipes: Plantain Banana Muffins (Grain and sweetener free) Plantain,...
Amy Slater
- Apr 21, 2018
- 2 min
Blueberry-Carrot Muffins with Teff and Buckwheat (Gluten and sweetener free)
Adding fruit and mild-flavored vegetables naturally sweeten the muffins and add moisture. It also boosts the nutrient value of the...
Amy Slater
- Apr 7, 2018
- 2 min
Dino Kale, Broccoli and Banana Muffins (Grain, Nut and Dairy Free)
Calcium Why is it an important mineral? According to Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D., calcium is essential for bone formation, many processes...
Amy Slater
- Mar 26, 2018
- 1 min
Flourless Spinach Chocolate Chip Cookies
Does adding spinach to a chocolate chip cookie make it healthy? Yes, it sure makes it healthier! Does it make it healthy food? I suppose...
Amy Slater
- Mar 14, 2018
- 2 min
Four Ingredient Grain Free Buns
I have got one little guy who absolutely LOVES any kind of hamburger bun. There are a couple of restaurants around our area that serve...
Amy Slater
- Mar 11, 2018
- 3 min
Pumpkin Apple Bars (grain, nut and sweetener free)
Creating bars has become a fun challenge for me! Bars are a great go-to snack for hungry kids when you need something portable and...
Amy Slater
- Feb 26, 2018
- 3 min
All things chocolate: Yay Polyphenols!
Health benefits of CHOCOLATE! According to a study in the Journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, “Cocoa contains more phenolic...
Amy Slater
- Jan 20, 2018
- 3 min
Grain Free Chicken Pot Pie (nut and dairy free)
Although most of my recipes are about encouraging your kids to build a broad palate through nutrient dense foods. This recipe was about...