A creamy, sweet and versatile dip made with grapefruit and cultured cream cheese for a probiotic boost. It’s also a fun and great way to introduce children to cooking, with this super easy, and completely yummy recipe! Thankfully, getting {my} children to eat fruit has never been a challenge. In fact, the only challenge I face […]
Heart Healthy Snacks for Kids Roundup
February 10, 2013 by
Sometimes it can be very difficult to find snacks that kids will love that are also healthy and nutritious, so we’ve rounded up some recipes from our contributing writers to make it easier! Recipes that include fruit, veggies, cheese, and even tofu! Frozen Watermelon Pops – Simply skewer and freeze fruits like watermelon, pineapple, grapes, blueberries and […]
Snacks for Kids – Chocolate Almond Oat Energy Bites Recipe
February 6, 2013 by
Here is a quick and yummy recipe for no bake chocolate almond oat energy bites that is packed with protein, fiber and full of tastiness. Perfect snack for the kids when they come home hungry from a long day of school. They’re also dairy, peanut, gluten, wheat and soy FREE! When we are busy it […]
Crispy Rice and Oats (Healthier) Treats Recipe
February 1, 2013 by
This is the perfect little Valentine’s treat to make for and with your little sweeties made of crispy rice cereal, oatmeal, peanut or almond butter and more! It’s a much more nutritious version of Rice Krispie Treats since it contains no processed marshmallows and has an added punch of protein. We traded in the processed […]
My Beating Heart Frozen Yogurt Cake Recipe
January 30, 2013 by
A sweet and healthier version of an ice-cream cake that’s kid-approved, but fancy enough for adults. Made with sorbet, Greek frozen yogurt, and coconut ice cream with real raspberries and coconut-rose cake, this is one delicious sweet treat! Valentine’s Day is still every bit as special for me as it is for my kiddos. While […]
10 Story Books for Kids About Soup
January 28, 2013 by
We’ve already shared many fun soup recipes and ideas for getting the kids actively involved in the process of making soup here on Inner Child Food this week. Here are 10 of our favorite story books about soup to read to the kids while you’re waiting for your delicious homemade soup to simmer! 1. Stone […]
Hearty Soup Recipes Roundup
January 26, 2013 by
Is your family stuck in a recipe rut? Need some hearty soups that are healthy, easy to make, and a great way to get the kids involved in the cooking process?? Here are some of our favorite hearty soup recipes from our wonderful contributors. Stay warm! Potato and Artichoke Cream Cheese Soup from My Merry […]
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
January 25, 2013 by
A fun, fiesta soup that’ll fill your home with spice and warmth as it cooks in your slow cooker! Made with chicken, tortillas, tomatoes, corn and lots of flavor, it’s a perfect recipe to involve your children in the process. Gabe and I had a lot of fun making this super simple soup together. Best […]
Leek and Potato Soup with Italian Sausage Recipe
January 23, 2013 by
Last week, we all caught the flu. Not the stomach flu, but the real flu. With body aches, headaches, restless sleep and rather awful coughing fits that lead to more body aches. I had armed myself with a few essentials for this season and luckily we all got over it pretty quickly, but soup was […]
Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Families
January 18, 2013 by
A slow cooker recipe roundup from some of our talented contributors, all family tested and approved in our households! If you are a busy mom, then you know a slow cooker can be your best friend. It’s useful for many occasions – like for busy weekdays with crazy schedules when you won’t be home until […]
Slow Cooker Apple Bread Pudding Recipe
January 16, 2013 by
I have to be honest, this little experiment started out as a slow cooker version of baked french toast – you know the kind you let soak overnight. Well, I thought, since it was slow cooking, I didn’t really need to do the soaking. Instead, I just put all my ingredients in the pot and […]
Slow Cooker Tacos
January 14, 2013 by
This is the easiest way to bring a Mexican restaurant straight into your home – using your slow cooker! A Mexican dinner delight that’s tasty and fun for the whole family. Know what I love more than Mexican food? Going to a Mexican restaurant with my girlfriends, sipping on a margarita, mindlessly eating chips and […]
8 Comfort Food Recipes for the Family
January 11, 2013 by
The cold winter months are perfect for comfort foods. Here are 8 of our favorite comfort food recipes from the writers here at Inner Child Food that the entire family is sure to enjoy! Added bonus — you might even get the kids involved in the cooking process and sneak in a little learning along […]
Hearty Garlic & Herb Chicken Soup
January 9, 2013 by
A delicious, hearty chicken noodle soup that’s packed with germ-fighting herbs – perfect to stave off the chill and help the sniffles! Every one knows that when you make a dish with love, it transforms into something magical… as it delivers much more than just the basic need to eat, but additionally delivers a true sense of […]
