Posts Tagged ‘cooking with kids’

150+ of the Best Healthy Lunch Ideas Your Kids Will Devour

By Karen Patten | July 30, 2018 |

Finding healthy lunch ideas that kids and teenagers will actually eat is a real challenge and probably my least favorite part of motherhood. School lunch ideas really can be healthy, easy, and quick to put together. If you're looking for tips, ideas and recipes for easy lunches for kids AND ideas to get those healthy meals eaten – here’s where you'll find over 150 easy, quick, and healthy school lunch ideas for all kids. #schoollunchideas #healthylunchideas #backtoschool www.themidlifemamas.com

These Sweet Potato Muffins Are So Magical, They Have Their Own Fairytale

By Karen Patten | July 16, 2018 |

These quick and easy sweet potato muffins just may top my list of healthy muffin recipes! They are gluten free, egg free and dairy free! But they are a perfect on the go breakfast for kids; they are super moist and naturally sweet from sweet potatoes and applesauce. These healthy muffins are a perfect anytime snack for one or a crowd. #healthymuffins #sweetpotatomuffins #healthymuffinrecipes www.themidlifemamas.com

The Best Ever Healthy Homemade Blueberry Muffin Recipe

By Karen Patten | June 3, 2016 |

This easy homemade blueberry muffin recipe makes the very best moist and healthy blueberry muffins ever! They are gluten, egg, and dairy free - but are loaded with flavor from fresh or frozen blueberries, maple syrup, and the best cinnamon and vanilla. These blueberry muffins are made super healthy by adding flax seed, chia seeds, and oatmeal for fiber. This simple, clean-eating recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacks and the kids love it!! #healthymuffins #blueberrymuffins #blueberrymuffinrecipe #healthyblueberrymuffins #healthysnack www.themidlifemamas.com

The Most AH. MA. ZING. Trail Mix Protein Cookies Ever!

By Karen Patten | March 11, 2016 |

These trail mix protein cookies that are vegan and gluten free are also delicious and loaded with protein! They've become favorites of everyone in our house! www.themidlifemamas.com

Wheat and Dairy Free Lasagna

By Karen Patten | February 12, 2016 |

I had no idea that a wheat and dairy free lasagna could be quick, easy, healthy and delicious! But this one is! www.themidlifemamas.com

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

By Karen Patten | January 22, 2016 |

This is the best healthy muffin recipe I've found! Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip muffins! www.themidlifemamas.com

The Easiest Veggie Packed Egg Cup Recipe

By Karen Patten | January 14, 2016

I loved these egg cups! Egg cups are a great way to start your day getting in a serving of veggies and some great protein that will keep you feeling full longer! www.themidlifemamas.com

Healthy Apple Muffins {Scientifically Tested & Loved By Real Kids}

By Karen Patten | December 4, 2015 |

I love this clean eating recipe for healthy apple muffins. I am not a good baker - but these are easy! The kids love them for breakfast or snacks. It's delicious (see what happened there?) that they are flavored with cinnamon and maple syrup; they are gluten free and don't have any oil, eggs, or butter. What they do have is fiber, protein, and healthy fats from oatmeal, flax and chia seeds! #healthyapplemuffins #healthymuffins #applemuffins #cleaneatingmuffins www.themidlifemamas.com

Easy Soup Recipe – Butternut Squash Soup

By Karen Patten | November 16, 2015 |

Does eating soup, especially squash soup, make your kids want to do homework instead? Here's the secret you need to know to get them eating that squash soup... #easysouprecipe #souprecipe #vegetarian #vegetariansoup #butternutsquashsoup #butternutsquashsouprecie

Cilantro Pesto with Nuts and Seeds

By Karen Patten | October 16, 2015 |