Beautiful thick pancakes with yogurt and flaxseed to stick with you all morning (or evening if you have them for dinner like we do!). Most of my weekday evenings go something like this: I walk over to the daycare to pick up the boys after I finish work. When they spot me, they shout ‘Mommy!’ and…
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Impossible Coconut Pie
Coconut custard pie that is impossibly easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients in the blender and you’re good to go. 2 cups milk 1 cup flaked coconut4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons margarine or butter3/4 cup white sugar Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a…
Maple Pecan Granola Bars
Sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans are a lovely combination in these healthy granola bars. 3 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 mashed banana 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp maple extract Combine oats, flax, raisins and pecans in…
SmartSeat Chair Protector Review and Giveaway
Kids can be rather messy at the dinner table, in case you hadn’t noticed. Clearly, I didn’t realize this fact when I purchased diningroom chairs with white seat cushions shortly before we had children. We ended up re-upholstering our chairs with a vinyl faux-leather fabric which works pretty well, but if you don’t want to go to…
Nutella-Filled Banana Muffins
Moist banana muffins filled with the chocolately goodness of nutella. 3 ripe bananas 6 tbsp vegetable oil 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 6 tbsp nutella Mash bananas in a medium bowl….
Strawberry Julius
A refreshing blender drink made with strawberries, ice, and a hint of vanilla. It’s a great way to get more fruit in your child’s diet, or your own! 1 1/2 cups strawberries 1 cup ice cubes 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp powdered milk 1 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Combine all ingredients in a blender and…
Homemade Ketchup
Why buy ketchup with so much sodium and sugar when you can make a healthier version at home in no time at all? Try this delicious ketchup recipe and see how great homemade can be. 1 can (5 oz) tomato paste 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp onion…
Guest Post by Teresa: Branana Loaf
Who doesn’t like a good banana loaf recipe? This is one I found at least fifteen years ago when I was still single and fancy free, but have tweaked over the years to make lighter and healthier for the family, making sure it’s still full of that rich delicious flavour without the added fat or…
Very Hungry Caterpillar Pizza Buns
Introducing a new healthy eating campaign with a very hungry caterpillar made of fun pizza buns bursting at the seams with nutritious veggies and cheese. 1 batch of whole wheat pizza dough2 tsp olive oil1 onion, diced1 clove of garlic, crushed1 red pepper, diced4 white mushrooms, diced1/2 cup ham or sausage, chopped1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp…
Zucchini and Yam Fritters
These veggie and cheese fritters make perfect toddler finger food, and you’ll enjoy them too. 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 cups shredded yams (peeled first) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp Mrs Dash original blend Squeeze zucchini in paper…
Food and Whine 