Because Who Says Healthy Can't Be Sweet?
This dish is so simple, full of flavor and it’s mostly pantry items that you can keep on hand for any night of the week! Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, hormone and antibiotic free salt and pepper 1 tbsp oil 2 garlic cloves, …
Serves 4, 1/2c servings
I got this recipe from a Pinterest page and it was a lifesaver when I was sick but all I wanted was chocolate! Protein packed low in calories and definitely satisfies a craving. I can’t BELIEVE this is tofu!
Ingredients:
1 block of soft tofu, cut into pieces
1/3c cocoa
1/4c confection sugar sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
1/4c melted chocolate chips (a few more for sprinkling)
Rainbow sprinkles (my little add on)
Directions:
In a food processor blend tofu first. Add the rest of the ingredients except sprinkles and continue to blend!
Sprinkles on top OR you can get creative here and add a few m&ms or chocolate chips
Nutrition facts:
Calories: 180
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 23g
Fiber: 4g
Carb counting (about 1 1/2 exchanges)
SweetPea nutrition tip: this works well for when my toddler wants a dessert! I never give him dessert unless we have some special occasion and then he can go to town! But he had the flu when I did which is why I made it. Since he was ok eating chocolate chip waffles (and nothing else) I figured a chocolate based dessert that had protein and fiber was a pretty good start! He loves every bite
Read my guide on how to make yogurt from scratch! In a nut shell You spend $3-4 on a 1/2 gallon of milk and voila, you have 64oz (around 10 servings) of plain delicious creamy yogurt you can enjoy for up to two weeks in …
There are greek yogurts out there without stabilizers and added sugars that are convenient to buy! SO this is not the only alternative to having a good healthy yogurt. HOWEVER, with that said, the process takes time. But it’s not slaving away in the kitchen …
I separated this for home and on the go!
I think everything that goes into your toddlers mouth should be healthy, mostly because behaviors arise when they aren’t getting the proper nutrients and since they snack ALL DAY LONG lets make it count!
For kid friendly recipes, check out my Sweet Pea Nutrition Recipes
In-House
Cereal and Milk: I actually give my son bran flakes and milk and sprinkle raisins in there and he’s in love with it. Other cereals with less than 10g of sugar per serving is appropriate
Greek yogurt and Bunnies: I buy Annie’s graham cracker bunnies and open a small container of yogurt. My son loves to dip and the sweetness from the cracker combines well with plainness of the yogurt! This is a protein and a carb so he’s getting a complete meal here.
Smoothies: Here’s my combo. 1 plain greek yogurt (anything from 0%-full fat is fine. I gauge this on how he’s eating. If he’s been eating well i’ll go for 0%), 1cup of sweet fruit like frozen mango, 1 banana (always a banana).
Peanut Butter Toast: I cut these up into squares and give him a fork
Peanut or Almond Butter bananas: I make little “hats” from the butter onto the sliced bananas. It’s finger food friendly!
Hummus and Carrots: The dipping really gets most kids
Spinach Artichoke Dip and Chips: I get the Trader Joe’s Brand
On-The-Go
Cut up Fruit
Oatmeal bites in a cup I make Oatmeal Muffins and freeze them. Heat one, cut it into bite sized pieces and place in your kid’s favorite cup before you hit the road
Pretzels
Animal Crackers
Rice Cakes (if you don’t want them to fill up before a meal)
Smoothies (very easy to bring on the go. I have a sippy cup from pottery barn that doesn’t spill and easy to clean!)
Roasted Almonds (make sure your child isn’t at a choking risk. That would be before age 2 and when they don’t have all their teeth)
Pistachios (see above)
Craisins/Raisins
I’m a big instacart shopper. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE grocery shopping. But not for staples. Staples for me are items that just exist in my pantry and refrigerator so I can create magic all week long! A list of my staples are below. …
I actually FEEL healthy when I eat this soup…..if that makes sense Serves 2 Ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 large sweet onion, chopped 1 piece of ginger, about 1 1/2 inches, peeled 1/4 can of coconut milk (actually cream of the coconut) …
These muffins are a great healthy light snack or addition to a breakfast with a protein such as greek yogurt or a couple of years. Because of it’s sweet flavor it feels like a treat. The kind of treat that gives you fiber, protein and whole grains that is…
Serves 12
Ingredients:
3 cups organic old fashioned instant oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 eggs
1/2c whole milk
1/2c water
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2c craisins
1 large ripe banana
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine all ingredients together in one large bowl. First combine the dry oats, cinnamon, powder, salt and then combine the milk, eggs, water, sugar, raisins and mashed banana. Add the two together and then place into muffin tins that have been sprayed with baking spray.
Cook in the oven for about 18-20 minutes
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 183kcal
Protein: 5.7g protein
Carbs: 35g
Fiber: 4.4g
Fat: 3.4g
Sweet Nutrition Tip:
I let these cool and then place in a large freezer ziplock and, BAM instant breakfast all week long. For my toddler, I heat it in the microwave for one minute. Then iIcut it into four pieces and I place in a cup. He eats it in the cup while were in the car or stroller. I call it “muffin in a cup”. He thinks it’s hilarious. It’s the little things…
