No bake chocolate chip "cookies" for snack, yum! These energy bites are so easy to make. Just mix quick oats with your mixins' of choice and bind with nut/seed butter. We used chocolate chips, dried cherries, coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, chia seeds and peanut butter. But you can change it up however you like. If you want them to be completely added-sugar free, swap the chocolate chips with cacao nibs and use naturally sweet fruit, like raisins or diced up dates. We usually make the dough together and eat it straight from the bowl. It's that good! Ingredients straight from the p ..read more

This is a pantry staple dish for us. Why, because it's fast, healthy, kid approved and EASY. Did you know that soba noodles are packed with protein? Yep you heard. This is really one of those awesome dishes that hit the spot on a weeknight. We're talking 15-20 minutes in the kitchen. It's also got plenty of room for flexibility. Your kids like mushrooms? Add mushrooms, your kids like peas, add peas! Your kids like... you get the idea. Anyway, since this is one of those real fast meals, we like to hand out veggies while cooking. Carrot sticks are a great choice while making fun conversation ..read more

Sick of old pb and j? This is what we threw together today. Always working on new lunchbox ideas, simple and familiar is often best. Slightly different but still hits the spot. (Makes about one serving) 2 slices whole wheat bread 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter 1 teaspoon agave (or maple syrup) Dash of cinnamon  1. Spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread. 2. Drizzle the agave over the peanut butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with second slice of bread ..read more

This is a fun, quick, easy recipe when you need a healthy, sweet snack. Again, dipping is not only super fun for kids but keeps them busy for a while ;) Healthy and sweet, it's a perfect sub for a processed treat. (Serves 1 kiddo) 1 whole wheat tortilla 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (or to taste) Applesauce for dipping (recipe below) For the applesauce: 4 apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1. Put all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. 2. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes - 15 minutes, until the apples are v ..read more

When life brings you grapefruit...make tea cakes! After picking what had to be thousands of grapefruit, it's nice to sit down and have such a delicate treat. I don't know what it is about having "tea" that makes Americans feel so tickled but it hasn't lost its charm. This recipe is a great kids in the kitchen activity and can be made with any citrus you have on hand. The cakes are super moist and made with vegan ingredients.  If you are in the same situation with a citrus harvest overload, this recipe won't exactly relieve your surplus, but that's okay! Check out your local hunger rel ..read more

Photo courtesy of Crafty Lumberjacks This past Christmas, Jen was fixing a holiday meal for a mixed vegan and non-vegan crowd. She didn’t want to disappoint them with a dish that didn’t leave everyone feeling satisfied - holiday meal-level satisfied. Working with her brother Andrew and his partner Dennis of the Crafty Lumberjacks – Vegan Shepherd’s Pie was born. Even the non-vegans of the crowd said that they would be able to eat vegan food all the time if it tasted like this. A carnivore converter - it was a Christmas miracle! Shepherd’s Pie, traditionally made with lamb, is de ..read more

If your child is a fan of mashed potatoes then this is the recipe for you. Some kids don't care for the texture of cauliflower so we've mashed it and combined it with a traditional favorite, the mashed potato. Did you know that cauliflower is a great source for protein? And if your kids are anything like most, it's hard to get that protein in. Your child will not taste the cauliflower in this dish but that doesn't mean we think that you should keep them in the dark. Tell them all about it! (For some folks, they prefer to tell them AFTER their kids taste it, whatever works) If you kids dig t ..read more

Much like it's friend ketchup, BBQ sauce is a pretty unhealthy condiment. Since kids eat this sauce like it's a side, we went ahead and made a healthy version. For grownups, we like to add some hot sauce and red chili flakes. Your kids may even like a bit of a kick, so go ahead and add some heat. They might surprise you! 3 tablespoons homemade ketchup 2 teaspoons vegan Worchester sauce 1 teaspoon prune baby food (or homemade prune puree) 1 teaspoon orange juice Dash of cinnamon Salt and Pepper 1. Mix all of the ingredients together. Keeps well in the refrigerator ..read more

Baking with kids is one of the best activities in the kitchen. Lots of pouring, measuring and stirring. These muffins are hearty, healthy and sweet. We love piping on cool designs with greek yogurt, like this scull and crossbones for halloween.  (Serves 6 kiddos) 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed in 3 tablespoons of water 1/4 cup agave 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup zucchini, grated coarsely 1 ripe banana, mash ..read more

Ok, this recipe is a winner. It is super successful in the kid crowd. First off, the color is gorgeous and this shake has spinach which you can't even taste! We're betting that you are going to love this shake just as much as your kids. It's packed with protein, calcium, iron, and vitamins. It can be hard to get those fresh leafy greens into your little one's diet, and yet the nutrients carried by leafy greens are vital to your child's health. Unless your kid is down for a salad (and YAY if they are!) then shakes are the way to go. Give this shake a rocking name and you will get far. But i ..read more