Category Archives: Good Foods for Toddlers

These are easy foods that you prepare for really young children.

Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on August 30, 2011 by mary

Sweet potatoes are among the healthiest of the root vegetables, rich in calcium, beta carotene, complex carbohydrates, fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. (from , “Sweet Potato”).  These chips make a nutritious snack! 4 Sweet Potatoes, peeled and very thinly … Continue reading →

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Simple Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

What is it about mac and cheese that addicts every child? Probably the wonderful cheesy taste and the small, soft macaroni pieces.  You can use quinoa macaroni (no fat, lots of protein and fiber and a slightly corn taste) to … Continue reading →

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Mini Pizzas Recipe

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SonomaEcon

You can prepare the toppings in small bowls and let everyone collect the toppings that they prefer.  Put the mini pizzas together in a sauté pan or on a griddle to cook them and add the toppings later, as below. … Continue reading →

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Kids After School Snack Recipe

Posted on July 28, 2011 by SonomaEcon

Ants on a Log This healthy recipe gets fruits and vegetables into your kids after school instead of chips, etc.  Beware not to overdo the peanut butter— it’s filling.  Make only the amount that will carry them until dinner.  You … Continue reading →

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Tuna Melt After School Snack

Posted on July 26, 2011 by SonomaEcon

This recipe is easy for kids to make and works up into delicious finger food. You will need: 1 can of tuna packed in water Whole Grain Bread, toasted Cheese of your choice Mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Dill  … Continue reading →

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Healthy Mac and Cheese

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Macaroni and cheese is easy to make yourself and healthier than what you buy in a box.  Also, you can choose healthier macaronis, like whole wheat (Trader Joe’s) or quinoa (health food stores). Ingredients 5 cups … Continue reading →

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Super Simple Grilled Zucchini with Feta

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

This super simple recipe gets vegetables into your kids with no complaints!  Grill it on a George Foreman Grill or even the backyard grill. Ingredients: 3 large or 5 small zucchini, washed and thickly sliced lengthwise Olive Oil Herbs/Spices (Examples: … Continue reading →

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Granola Yogurt Fruit Quick Breakfast

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

Granola Yogurt Fruit Breakfast is about as easy as it gets to provide kids with a nutritious breakfast at the start of the day.  The vanilla yogurt is plenty sweet—no need for sugar! Vary the fruit that you use to … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Apple Salad

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

Provide kids with tasty salads and they will be salad eaters all their lives.  Apple Raspberry Salad is a great salad to get kids started eating greens. The raspberries provide a sweet touch along with carbohydrates, while the feta cheese … Continue reading →

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Easy Snack: Fruit and Yogurt Dip Recipe

Posted on July 21, 2011 by mary

Fruit and Yogurt Dip is a great healthy snack for hungry kids after school or on a play break.  It’s light enough not to to be digested relatively quickly, so it should not interfere with dinner. Serve the yogurt with … Continue reading →

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