by McKenna Gordon | Aug 28, 2016 | Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
Roasted chickpeas make a great, real food snack, salad addition, or side dish. You can make them about a million different ways so they never get old, and if you choose to dehydrate them after you roast them, they’ll keep well in your fridge or pantry. Here are...
by McKenna Gordon | Aug 6, 2016 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes
I have a great recipe for homemade pancake batter. It’s so easy to do and you can prepare it beforehand and just store it in the fridge to make pancake breakfasts easier and faster. Ingredients: 3 cups blanched almond flour 1 TBSP baking soda 2 teaspoons cream...
by McKenna Gordon | Jun 28, 2016 | Kid Friendly, Snack
Summer is here and what better time to make popsicles for your kids? Popsicles are a fun and easy way to get all the healthy nutrients into your kids’ bellies that will surely satisfy your little one’s taste buds. Forget store-bought popsicles like Otter...
by McKenna Gordon | May 18, 2016 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Smoothies, Snack
Today I will be sharing with you a muscle-building and healthy fat building, high-calorie smoothie recipe. Having this smoothie in the morning will really be an amazing nutritional start to your day. Ingredients: 1 serving protein powder (I recommend SunWarrior...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 12, 2015 | Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Recipes, Soup
Look, I know it sounds a little weird, but go with me on this for a minute. This is one of my favorite soups of all time. I first discovered it 13 years ago and back then, EVERYONE I mentioned it to would grimace and look at me like I was crazy… until I forced...
by McKenna Gordon | Aug 31, 2015 | Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes
Welcome to the easiest lunch solution ever! No more guilting over mac & cheese or frozen taquitos from Costco. These will save you money and time, to boot. Note: I’m making these TODAY so I will come back later tonight and post photos. I grew up on these...
by McKenna Gordon | Oct 14, 2013 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
Where I live, summer lasts about 3 months, winter lasts at least 6 months, and spring and fall are short and fleeting. Fall is my favorite season, except for the part where it’s a harsh reminder that a long, dark winter is ahead. For that reason alone, I...
by McKenna Gordon | Sep 29, 2013 | Dessert, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Vegetarian
I am a true chocolate lover and I especially love dark chocolate. A while back I was in such a good place with my eating habits that ice cream and other sugary treats–and any processed food, really–very rarely tempted me, and when I did have a bite I was...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 21, 2013 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Smoothies, Vegetarian
I’m so happy to be back to feeling normal after having my sweet little princess. Plus, Spring is here and I’ve got the fever. BAD. For me, that means shopping for happy, colorful clothes, usually a new haircut, and of course a strong desire to create some...
by McKenna Gordon | Apr 19, 2012 | Dips & Sauces, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Vegetarian
No doubt this is the #1 favorite meal for most kids nowadays. Too bad it’s one of the most processed, chemical-filled junk foods we could be giving our kids. I was once excited to see an organic brand of mac and cheese, but a quick flip-over of the box had me...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack
These healthy potato chips are so delicious and so easy to make! Sweet potatoes are nutritional power-houses. They pack more dietary fiber, healthy complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A & C, iron and calcium than most other veggies. This recipe is a perfect...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snack
Oh my… this healthy granola recipe is the best. It’s great for snacking on in the afternoon instead of junk food. It’s also a wonderfully healthy alternative to processed cereals. Pour some almond milk over a bowl of this and you’ll be in...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
This is a fun, healthy snack recipe for kids or adults. It can also be served as a side to any lunch or dinner. My family likes it because it adds a little unique flavor to such a classic snack. I think dill brings out sweet deliciousness on any vegetable. And the...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Side Dish, Snack, Vegetarian
This is one of the very easiest no cook recipes for kids ever. I love it for so many reasons… It’s great for picky eaters, because you can customize it for your little one. Kids think they’re so much fun to eat. They take all of 30 seconds to throw...
by McKenna Gordon | Mar 5, 2012 | Dessert, Kid Friendly, Raw, Recipes, Vegetarian
Calling all ice cream addicts! I’ve got great news. With these healthy ice cream recipes, you can keep that habit of yours without killing your waistline or blowing up your cholesterol and triglycerides. Just have THIS ice cream instead of that ice cream. Got...
