These brown butter chocolate chip cookies have everything you want in a good cookie – pools of chocolate, crispy edges, and a gooey soft center. Plus, they have some bonus ingredients that elevate your average homemade cookie to bakery-level greatness. What makes these cookies so great? I would consider four things to be the difference […]
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If you’re a busy parent, you can never have enough vegetarian kids snack options! But sometimes it’s easy to have the same couple of snacks on rotation. Especially when they are following a vegetarian or plant based diet, options can feel limited. But giving your child as much variety as possible is the best way
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If your child has type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to find kid-friendly diabetic snacks that they’ll enjoy. Trying to balance their taste preferences and blood sugar is tricky! Often, most kid-friendly snacks are ultra-processed, high in carbohydrates, and will ultimately lead to a blood sugar spike for your child. And
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As a pediatric dietitian, I know it can be hard to find delicious snacks for kids that are allergy-friendly. These Nut-Free Protein Balls check all the boxes – delicious, easy to make, and adjustable for any allergy needs! Even if you don’t have anyone in your family with a nut allergy, these protein balls come
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Did you know that you influence your child’s relationship with food every day? They watch when you eat, what you eat, and how you talk about food. This establishes their own relationship with food for a lifetime. Our overall goal is to teach kids that food is fuel. We need food to make our bodies
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If you’ve got a picky eater at home, you know they can struggle to eat enough protein. Plus, it’s difficult to find quality high-protein foods for picky eaters that are pre-made or store-bought. That’s why I’ve curated 20 high-protein store-bought foods for picky eaters. Although each product on this list is pre-packaged, that doesn’t mean
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Navigating your child’s ADHD can be difficult. And when they’re one of the many kids dealing with both ADHD and picky eating, meal time can be a challenge. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interferes with normal development and daily interactions. These ADHD symptoms often are the
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Many parents ask themselves, “How can I get my child to eat more calories?”, “What are healthy high calorie toddler foods?” or “How many calories should my kids be eating?”. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of calorie boosters that can be added to your child’s favorite foods. They are quick, easy, and picky-eater approved!
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As a pediatric dietitian, I am always looking for nutrient-dense and high-protein snack options for toddlers, kids, and teens. Especially high-protein foods for our picky eaters! Yogurt is almost always on my list of recommendations because of its high-quality nutrition. It’s packed with probiotics, protein, calcium, AND vitamin D. And let’s not forget the most
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These no-bake chocolate chip energy bites are a great snack, sweet treat to pack for lunch, or dessert on the go. You can customize the ingredients for any dietary preferences and add any of your child’s favorite ingredients. Because they’re so easy to customize, it’s a great way for your child to enjoy a great
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