Amy SlaterNov 24, 20193 minSnacksThe Best Gummy for Kids: Collagen RichWho doesn’t love a good gummy! Now if you attach the health benefits of collagen to the simplicity of producing the product, the result...
Amy SlaterSep 6, 20192 minSnacksAmazing Banana Muffins: Simple, Delish, Gluten and Sweetener FreeWho loves a super simple muffin that you can confidently give your kids for snacks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever? I am...
Amy SlaterAug 23, 20192 minlunchboxPuffed Amaranth Bars: The BEST Bar!This summer I explored different bar options for the kids as a time saver while I was recovering from surgery. I had lofty hopes of...
Amy SlaterJul 5, 20192 minSnacksLife changing granola: Egg white binder!Granola is probably one of the easiest things to make with a handful of ingredients at home. But like all things, ingredients matter......
Amy SlaterApr 12, 20192 minLunchQuinoa Seed Bars (grain and nut free)You can pretty much go to any grocery store and find a wide variety of bars to suit any dietary consideration! My kids love chia, Epic,...
Amy SlaterMar 1, 20192 minBaked GoodsFlourless 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 SlaterFeb 15, 20192 minlunchboxSneaky Chocolate Pudding (nut, dairy and refined sugar free)Don’t you LOVE when you find a recipe that is both health building and loaded with nutrients!! I DO!! I especially love it if it will...
Amy SlaterJan 11, 20192 minBaked GoodsChickpea 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 SlaterDec 14, 20182 minBaked GoodsWilliam’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 SlaterNov 25, 20182 minlunchboxCranberry Cherry Jello (refined sugar free)Cranberries! Fresh cranberries abound this time of year! Did you know that cranberries contain one of the highest concentrations of...
Amy SlaterOct 27, 20182 minBaked GoodsGrain 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 SlaterJul 27, 20181 minSnacksGreen Smoothie Herb PopsiclesSweet treats in the heat of the summer are an essential part of childhood. Just like playing in the grass with bare feet and splashing...
Amy SlaterJul 13, 20182 minlunchboxGreen Plantain and Spinach Pancakes (grain free)Pancakes can be a great way to sneak some great nutrition into your kids! They are freezable, portable, and packable. Most importantly,...
Amy SlaterJun 17, 20182 minSnacksNutrient Dense Kid’s SnacksSnack time is a great opportunity to sneak key nutrients into your young kids! When I am building a snack for the kids, I look at it as a...
Amy SlaterFeb 27, 20183 minBaked GoodsAll things chocolate: Yay Polyphenols!Health benefits of CHOCOLATE! According to a study in the Journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, “Cocoa contains more phenolic...
Amy SlaterFeb 19, 20182 minlunchboxAVOCADO + Chocolate = Mom’s best friend! (Paleo, dairy, and refined sugar-free)Why Avocados? Not that food is always the cause, but it is a major contributor! According to this article from Naturopathic...
Amy SlaterJan 27, 20183 minlunchboxWhat did we eat over track out?The boys are in year-round school so they enjoy short, three-week breaks every nine weeks. When they are tracked out I plan their lunches...
Amy SlaterJan 24, 20182 minlunchboxGrain Free CrackersHomemade crackers? Really? Is that absolutely necessary No, it is not absolutely necessary. But, if you are going to use crackers in your...
Amy SlaterJan 16, 20182 minBaked GoodsBlueberry Seed Bars (Vegan, grain and nut free)It was time to make a new batch of bars today. After a rare morning excursion to a local museum, I settled into the kitchen to batch cook...
Amy SlaterJan 10, 20182 minSnacksReal, Nutrient Dense Food Snack Time SystemSnack time for my four growing children comes WAY too frequently. Their appetites are amazing! Honestly, I am confident that they...