I originally discussed shredded chicken for kids in my Kid Friendly Chicken Enchilada post. It has become one of our most popular posts on Kidamentals which has led me to…
Description A nutritious, portable, and delicious snack or breakfast! Ingredients 2 cups dates, room temperature 1 ½ cups peanut butter 1/8 cup cocoa ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup sliced…
Pack some protein and antioxidants into this pretty and tasty dessert for kids! Start preparing the night before, or early in the morning to allow for time to strain the…
Quick and easy are the two requirements of our weekday breakfasts and I’m happy to add another choice to the short list of options! My five-year-old does not love breakfast,…
Description An old fall favorite made a little healthier! This recipe uses half the sugar of most recipes, and has extra fiber and protein with the addition of seeds. The result is a…
Description Use whole wheat pasta over white for more fiber, protein, and phytonutrients in this dish! If you currently use white pasta regularly, and want to try whole wheat,…
I have made corn on the cob every way. Boiled, microwaved, grilled with the husk-on, etc. Frankly, corn is yummy any way you make it but my favorite method also…
Granola, the ultimate multi-tasker! It can be an easy take-along snack, breakfast, or throw it in some yogurt for a parfait! The other nice thing about granola is how easy…
Most kids love cookies, with good reason – they are yummy. So, I've been experimenting with making cookies that taste good but also offer more than just fat and calories.…
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day our pancakes turned green this past weekend. The key ingredient may surprise you, it was spinach! Adding some pureed spinach into the batter turned…
Sweet potatoes appeal to kids with their sweet flavor AND are also packed with nutrients! Their popularity has grown and they are even working their way into restaurants as an…
Who knew a kid and adult-pleasing snack could also be healthy? No, I'm not talking about movie theater popcorn or microwave popcorn. Movie theater popcorn contains a ton of unhealthy…