Finely grated apple and mashed banana add the perfect amount of sweetness for baby palates. Serve this treat warm, at room temperature or cold, depending on what your baby loves. This pudding is a great source of iron. Gradual introduction of iron-rich solid foods should be part of baby’s diet starting at six months. This [...]
“You ROCK!” That’s the secret message a child might find written on a piece of paper that has been baked into these banana oat bran muffins. The messages add a fun element to these nutritious treats, which get their sweetness from chocolate chips – no icing necessary. Makes 24 muffins. Ingredients 250 mL (1 cup) [...]
We tweaked a traditional recipe to add more whole grains that are jazzed up with an easy-to-make caramel topping. The portions are kid-sized at 125 mL (½ cup). Serves 18. Ingredients 1.25 L (5 cups) popcorn* 250 mL (1 cup) pretzels 500 mL (2 cups) shredded wheat cereal 250 mL (1 cup) whole wheat O’s [...]
Your child can rinse the chickpeas, pour ingredients into the blender and push the button. Ask if they can predict what will happen to the chickpeas after they are blended. They can also wash the veggies that you’ll serve with the dip. Yields 500 mL (2 cups) Ingredients 540 mL (19 fl. oz.) can chickpeas, [...]
Let your child smell the dill and taste the difference between the sour cream and the yogurt before mixing. If you guide your child’s hand, they could even help with grating the cucumber. Why buy tzatziki when it’s this easy to make? Serves 5 Ingredients ¼ cucumber, peeled (approximately 6 to 8 cm) 60 mL [...]
Turn this recipe into a farm-to-fork experience! Go strawberry picking then give this recipe a go. Experiment with different fruit combinations, too. You can use any extra salsa over yogurt. It’s delicious and nutritious! Serves 4 Ingredients Cinnamon crisps 5 small (20 cm/ 8-inch) flour tortilla 15 mL (1 tbsp) granulated sugar 2 mL (½ [...]
Crepes with salted butter caramel is a classic Breton dessert. Salted caramel has a tangy, rich taste that has garnered a cult following. The best thing is that it’s so easy to make. Add vanilla Chantilly cream and sautéed apples to your finished crepes for a truly impressive dessert. Ingredients Makes 4-6 1 cup all-purpose [...]
Description Processed soups may be super-fast, but they generally serve up more salt, fewer nutrients and less fibre than this homemade version. Our healthy, great-tasting soup is easy to make with the help of smart convenience-food choices. This recipe uses frozen vegetables, which are just as nutritious as fresh without the hassle of washing and [...]
