When blueberries go on sale, I love to stock up on them. The solution to eating them before they all go bad, though, is to create frozen blueberries – and tons of them! Freezing blueberries will preserve them for up to ten months, but they are best when eaten within the first six months after …
Want to try blueberry syrup but never made syrup before? Try this blueberry simple syrup recipe – I’ll guide you step by step through the process. This syrup makes a great topping for waffles, pancakes, and french toast. My kids also love mixing it in their milk for a little variety. This recipe uses simple …
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Want something sweet and healthy for breakfast? Have too many frozen blueberries on hand? Try this fresh twist on normal Greek yogurt. I’ve included fresh blueberries in this recipe, but it works just as well with frozen blueberries straight from the freezer. Fair warning, even if your kids swear they don’t like Greek yogurt, they …
Are you wondering how to freeze your extra carrots? In this guide, I’ll walk you through questions such as “do I really need to blanch my carrots before freezing?” and “what to do with leftover carrots?”. I’ll teach you how to freeze (both with and without blanching), help you choose which method is best for …
My kids don’t eat enough veggies. I’m always on the search for more plant based recipes for kids that they will love. I tried this book to see if it could help my little ones fall in love with vegetables. The Adventures in Veggieland cookbook, by Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, was one attempt to help …
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My kids love macaroni and cheese. Especially the stuff that comes in the blue box. However, as I try to find healthier alternatives, I found Banza Mac and Cheese and decided to test it out. We tested three different flavors and, I’ll be honest, the results surprised me. As an Amazon Associate I earn from …
About a month ago, all three of my kids told me they hated chickpeas. This chocolate chickpea spread recipe is one in a series of experiments to determine if I can change their minds. In my not-so-secret mission, I am exposing them to types of chickpeas that I think will appeal to them. Once “chickpeas” …
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While there was always a jar of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) sitting on the counter in my mother’s kitchen, I didn’t truly start to love them until I was an adult. Don’t get me wrong – I was the weird kid who brought 100 chickpeas to the 100th day of school when all the …
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Last year, my son wanted Minecraft cake decorations for his birthday cake. So we bought a Minecraft themed cake from the store. It was pretty, but it tasted like it was, well, from the store. And it was expensive. This year, for his birthday, he wanted – you guessed it – a Minecraft cake again. …
At first, I didn’t realize I needed a chickpea recipe for kids. I have lots of chickpea recipes that I love (as a grown up sized person). But my kids wouldn’t eat them. Are They Getting Enough Protein? As a vegetarian mom, you probably worry about ensuring your kids get enough protein in their diet. …