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At the Beach with a Toddler – Food Ideas and Practical Tips

August 31, 2020
Homemade Fruit Juice: Peach +6M

August 10, 2020
Baked Oatmeal Cups with Fruit +9M Vegan and GF

April 7, 2020
Quinoa Almond Orange Cocoa Balls +6M

November 22, 2019
Mango Spinach Baby Puffs +6M GF

October 31, 2019
Fruit Sweet Bread Cups with Yogurt

July 3, 2019
Zucchini Vanilla Birthday Cake

May 31, 2019
Spinach Almond Waffles – Gluten and Grain Free +6M

May 9, 2019
Blueberry Chickpea Vegan Muffins +9M

March 15, 2019
Green Grissini Bread with Spinach

February 15, 2019

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Feb 25

Kale. Yuuuk! 🤮 Yes, that's usually my kids' rea

Kale. Yuuuk! 🤮 Yes, that's usually my kids' reaction when I take it out from the fridge to prepare a recipe! Don't worry, it doesn't hurt my feelings 😜

Zucchini and Kale Pesto served as a pasta dressing? 🥳 That gets a totally different reaction. Thumbs up and kid approved. 👍🏻👍🏻

How you serve a food and how you combine it with other ingredients can make a huge difference. A no, no food can magically become a yes! food. And this works with kids but also with adults :-)

In this pesto two are the winning factors:

🏆 The kale has been blanched for 2 minutes to remove some bitterness that is usually on the surface of the leaves.
🏆 I also added a zucchini to give some sweetness.

Let's make it together!
INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp almond meal
1 cup kale, leaves only, no stem
2 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 medium zucchini, chopped
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
4 Tbsp olive oil

PROCEDURE:
Place the kale leaves in a boiling water pot for 2 min. Drain and cool down under cold running water. The cold water will stop the cooking.
In a food processor (or tall container if you use an immersion blender) place all the ingredients. Kale + almond meal + water + salt + parmesan + zucchini + oil. Pulse to obtain a smooth cream. Done!
I used the pesto to dress a pasta but you can use it on top of rice, quinoa or to marinade chicken or fish!

Are you on the kale team too?
Let me know if you like me to share more kale kid friendly recipes!

#kale #kidsfood #toddlerfood #kidslunch #toddlerlunch #foodforkids #foodfortoddlers #kalepesto #kalezucchinipesto

Kale. Yuuuk! 🤮 Yes, that's usually my kids' reaction when I take it out from the fridge to prepare a recipe! Don't worry, it doesn't hurt my feelings 😜

Zucchini and Kale Pesto served as a pasta dressing? 🥳 That gets a totally different reaction. Thumbs up and kid approved. 👍🏻👍🏻

How you serve a food and how you combine it with other ingredients can make a huge difference. A no, no food can magically become a yes! food. And this works with kids but also with adults :-)

In this pesto two are the winning factors:

🏆 The kale has been blanched for 2 minutes to remove some bitterness that is usually on the surface of the leaves.
🏆 I also added a zucchini to give some sweetness.

Let's make it together!
INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp almond meal
1 cup kale, leaves only, no stem
2 Tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 medium zucchini, chopped
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
4 Tbsp olive oil

PROCEDURE:
Place the kale leaves in a boiling water pot for 2 min. Drain and cool down under cold running water. The cold water will stop the cooking.
In a food processor (or tall container if you use an immersion blender) place all the ingredients. Kale + almond meal + water + salt + parmesan + zucchini + oil. Pulse to obtain a smooth cream. Done!
I used the pesto to dress a pasta but you can use it on top of rice, quinoa or to marinade chicken or fish!

Are you on the kale team too?
Let me know if you like me to share more kale kid friendly recipes!

#kale #kidsfood #toddlerfood #kidslunch #toddlerlunch #foodforkids #foodfortoddlers #kalepesto #kalezucchinipesto ...

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Feb 24

White beans and Oats Vegan fudgy brownies. I was c

White beans and Oats Vegan fudgy brownies. I was craving for an indulgent bite of chocolate that would not leave me with heaviness or too much guilt. Something intense, rich, decadent but not too sweet nor buttery, egg free. These brownies have been the reply to my cravings. Unfortunately my whole family thinks the same and they are gone. Sigh. I need to make more.

The recipe is an old one on my blog, I shaped the brownies as Xmas trees with a vegan green frosting. If you want to see the video recipe it's here:
https://www.buonapappa.net/chocolate-brownie-trees-gluten-free-and-vegan/

or simply mix the following ingredients and bake at 350F for 25 min.

INGREDIENTS:
☘️ 1 can white cannellini beans
☘️ 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
☘️ 1/2 cup rolled oats
☘️ 1/4 tsp salt
☘️ 1/2 cup sugar
☘️ 1/4 cup coconut oil
☘️ 2 tsp vanilla extract
☘️ 1/2 tsp baking powder
☘️ 1/2 cup chocolate chips

#brownies #veganbrownie #veganbrownies #brownie #chocolate #momtreat #kidsfood #toddlerfood #kidssnack #toddlersnack

White beans and Oats Vegan fudgy brownies. I was craving for an indulgent bite of chocolate that would not leave me with heaviness or too much guilt. Something intense, rich, decadent but not too sweet nor buttery, egg free. These brownies have been the reply to my cravings. Unfortunately my whole family thinks the same and they are gone. Sigh. I need to make more.

The recipe is an old one on my blog, I shaped the brownies as Xmas trees with a vegan green frosting. If you want to see the video recipe it's here:
https://www.buonapappa.net/chocolate-brownie-trees-gluten-free-and-vegan/

or simply mix the following ingredients and bake at 350F for 25 min.

INGREDIENTS:
☘️ 1 can white cannellini beans
☘️ 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
☘️ 1/2 cup rolled oats
☘️ 1/4 tsp salt
☘️ 1/2 cup sugar
☘️ 1/4 cup coconut oil
☘️ 2 tsp vanilla extract
☘️ 1/2 tsp baking powder
☘️ 1/2 cup chocolate chips

#brownies #veganbrownie #veganbrownies #brownie #chocolate #momtreat #kidsfood #toddlerfood #kidssnack #toddlersnack ...

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Feb 23

I can't believe Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cook

I can't believe Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cookbook launches TODAY!!
To celebrate I teamed with my friend Heather @heather.happykidskitchen , author of the first Little Helpers Toddler Cookbook. One lucky winner will win both books of the series. So many healthy, easy and tasty recipes you can cook and bake with your kids and tons of tips and tricks to make the whole experience fun and stress free.

Here's how you enter:
🌈 like this post
🌈 follow both @buonapappa and @heather.happykidskitchen
🌈 tag a friend!

You can receive up to five extra entries for tagging extra friends.

❤️

If you haven't ordered your copy of Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cookbook, you can grab your copy here https://amzn.to/3hgp6Ik . Good luck!

❤️

(Open to US residents ages 18 and up only. Entries must be received by 10pm EST Thursday February 25th. One winner will be chosen at random on Friday February 26th. No purchase necessary. Est. retail value: $30. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Instagram page and not to Instagram.)⁣⁣

#giveaway #cookbookgiveaway #cookbook #cookbookauthors #littlehelperscookbook #cookbooks #cookingforkids #cookingwithkids #cookingwithtoddlers #cookingfortoddlers #toddlerfood #kidsfood

I can't believe Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cookbook launches TODAY!!
To celebrate I teamed with my friend Heather @heather.happykidskitchen , author of the first Little Helpers Toddler Cookbook. One lucky winner will win both books of the series. So many healthy, easy and tasty recipes you can cook and bake with your kids and tons of tips and tricks to make the whole experience fun and stress free.

Here's how you enter:
🌈 like this post
🌈 follow both @buonapappa and @heather.happykidskitchen
🌈 tag a friend!

You can receive up to five extra entries for tagging extra friends.

❤️

If you haven't ordered your copy of Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cookbook, you can grab your copy here https://amzn.to/3hgp6Ik . Good luck!

❤️

(Open to US residents ages 18 and up only. Entries must be received by 10pm EST Thursday February 25th. One winner will be chosen at random on Friday February 26th. No purchase necessary. Est. retail value: $30. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Instagram page and not to Instagram.)⁣⁣

#giveaway #cookbookgiveaway #cookbook #cookbookauthors #littlehelperscookbook #cookbooks #cookingforkids #cookingwithkids #cookingwithtoddlers #cookingfortoddlers #toddlerfood #kidsfood ...

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Feb 22

How to introduce new foods to toddlers? There is n

How to introduce new foods to toddlers? There is not only one way and being kids different some methods can work better than others case by case. I'm sharing with you some ideas. Let me know in the comments below if you have more or what worked bfor you! Sharing experiences opens possibilities. 😉💕
I wanted my kids to try a new mix: asparagus and mushrooms and I tried three different ways. Divided platter with their loved pasta and some cheese and a spoon of new veggie mix. Result. Pasta, gone. Cheese, gone. Veggie, tried a teaspoon.
Then I tried mixing the veggies as a pasta sauce. Better result. LOL, it was difficult to remove the sauce from the pasta. The veggies left at the bottom of the plate were half eaten.
Last very adventurous try: a full cup of the new mix with me asking them their opinion about the new recipe. They tried a tiny bit of it, that's all.
For my boys the best method was to mix the new food with a trusted one, pasta.
Still, that doesn't mean that this method will always work. My suggestion is to try different ones and change them with time if one method doesn't work. On top of everything, PATIENCE and MULTIPLE EXPOSURE is essential. If one try doesn't work. Don't give up. Try again. Kids need to see/taste/smell/touch/play with a new food multiple times before they can feel comfortable trying it and liking it.

☘️ Add the new food as part of the usual meal (the divided plate helps)
☘️ Mix the new food with a trusted one (pasta, rice, pizza as usually good bases to add new foods)
☘️ Small samples. Try with a tiny piece first. So tiny that will not be too suspicious and scary.
☘️ Talk about it. Tell something fun or interesting about the new food that can create a positive image. (ex. Do you know that asparagus can be green, white or purple?) Ask their opinion about the food/recipe.
☘️ Play with shapes (use cookie cutters or fun utensils)
☘️ Involve them in the preparation. I let my kids snap out the bottom of the asparagus and wash them.
☘️ Read a book about the new food if available or create an art project around the new food. Have you ever tried painting with one asparagus as a brush?

What’s your favorite way to introduce new foods?

How to introduce new foods to toddlers? There is not only one way and being kids different some methods can work better than others case by case. I'm sharing with you some ideas. Let me know in the comments below if you have more or what worked bfor you! Sharing experiences opens possibilities. 😉💕
I wanted my kids to try a new mix: asparagus and mushrooms and I tried three different ways. Divided platter with their loved pasta and some cheese and a spoon of new veggie mix. Result. Pasta, gone. Cheese, gone. Veggie, tried a teaspoon.
Then I tried mixing the veggies as a pasta sauce. Better result. LOL, it was difficult to remove the sauce from the pasta. The veggies left at the bottom of the plate were half eaten.
Last very adventurous try: a full cup of the new mix with me asking them their opinion about the new recipe. They tried a tiny bit of it, that's all.
For my boys the best method was to mix the new food with a trusted one, pasta.
Still, that doesn't mean that this method will always work. My suggestion is to try different ones and change them with time if one method doesn't work. On top of everything, PATIENCE and MULTIPLE EXPOSURE is essential. If one try doesn't work. Don't give up. Try again. Kids need to see/taste/smell/touch/play with a new food multiple times before they can feel comfortable trying it and liking it.

☘️ Add the new food as part of the usual meal (the divided plate helps)
☘️ Mix the new food with a trusted one (pasta, rice, pizza as usually good bases to add new foods)
☘️ Small samples. Try with a tiny piece first. So tiny that will not be too suspicious and scary.
☘️ Talk about it. Tell something fun or interesting about the new food that can create a positive image. (ex. Do you know that asparagus can be green, white or purple?) Ask their opinion about the food/recipe.
☘️ Play with shapes (use cookie cutters or fun utensils)
☘️ Involve them in the preparation. I let my kids snap out the bottom of the asparagus and wash them.
☘️ Read a book about the new food if available or create an art project around the new food. Have you ever tried painting with one asparagus as a brush?

What’s your favorite way to introduce new foods? ...

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Feb 21

A miniature field of green grass. Healthy and calm

A miniature field of green grass. Healthy and calming. Wheat grass shots have many healthy benefits. I see them more as an adult natural remedy more than for kids. Are you into green shots?
Let me know in the comments below!

#farmersmarket #organicfood #greenshots

A miniature field of green grass. Healthy and calming. Wheat grass shots have many healthy benefits. I see them more as an adult natural remedy more than for kids. Are you into green shots?
Let me know in the comments below!

#farmersmarket #organicfood #greenshots ...

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