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30 minutes active time | Serves 12
If you’re looking for something to get you in the winter spirit, look no further! The main ingredients in this recipe are dates and sunflower seeds, but once we add cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and candy cane decorations, you’ll be singing jingle bells before you know it!
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
40 minutes total | Serves 8-12 as a side dish
We’re imagining this will be a great Thanksgiving (or anytime) side dish! It’s a healthier, lighter (and yummier) alternative to the traditional Cream-of-Mushroom soup green bean and mushroom casserole that graces many Thanksgiving tables.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian
45 minutes total | Serves 4
This spook-tacular recipe is perfect for Halloween! It’s mini pizzas with a cauliflower crust, packing an extra veggie punch to this kid favorite.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
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1 hour 35 minutes total (30 active, 65 minutes bake time) | Serves 8
This treat is both nutritious and delicious! It is packed full of zucchini, bananas, applesauce and whole wheat flour and finished with dark chocolate chips. It’s a perfect project for the family to make together on a rainy day.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made:
40 minutes | Serves 4-6
These waffles are the perfect whole grain start to any morning! Whether you whip them up on a lazy weekend morning or prep and freeze ahead of time, you’ll start your day with a spring in your step. We top them with ricotta and fruit to make them extra fancy for your kid chef.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
15 minutes + overnight resting time | Serves 1-2
Looking for a less-rushed breakfast routine? Make these overnight oats the day before for breakfast in a jiffy! These oats are protein-packed so they’ll keep your family fueled throughout the day.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegetarian
With substitutions: Tree nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
40 minutes | Serves 4-6
These pancakes will remind you of falling leaves and Halloween no matter what time of year you make them! The banana, pumpkin pureé, and cinnamon add a yummy twist to the breakfast classic. Add our Applesauce recipe on top, and you’ve got autumn in a dish!
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Vegetarian, Tree nut-Free
With substitutions: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
15 minutes | Serves 1
You read it right- this is a muffin that bakes in a mug! Just combine the ingredients and microwave, and voila! Just like magic.
Dairy-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian,
With substitutions: Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
15 minutes | Serves 2-4
Filling smoothie with almond milk, almond butter, mango, banana, and oats. Great for breakfast or a snack!
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
With substitutions: Tree nut-Free
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15 minutes | Serves 2-4
These “burritos” only have 4 ingredients and are a simple snack that even the youngest chefs can cook! They also are lunchbox friendly and make a great lunch when rounded out with veggies and dip.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Can be made:
60 minutes total | Serves 4-6 as a snack or 2-4 as a meal
We think this recipe will be awesome for family movie night, watching a game, or even for dinner! There’s no actual chips in these nachos, instead we use sweet potato slices for a sweet and yummy substitute.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made:
Makes 20 cookies | 60 minutes (30 minutes active, plus 30 minutes in oven)
These cookies are crunchy, chocolate-y, and made with oats and pecans instead of flour. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free so that more Nomsters can enjoy a treat! #nomnomnom
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
30 minutes active time | Serves 12
If you’re looking for something to get you in the winter spirit, look no further! The main ingredients in this recipe are dates and sunflower seeds, but once we add cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and candy cane decorations, you’ll be singing jingle bells before you know it!
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
1 hour 35 minutes total (30 active, 65 minutes bake time) | Serves 8
This treat is both nutritious and delicious! It is packed full of zucchini, bananas, applesauce and whole wheat flour and finished with dark chocolate chips. It’s a perfect project for the family to make together on a rainy day.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made:
45 minutes total | Serves 4
This spook-tacular recipe is perfect for Halloween! It’s mini pizzas with a cauliflower crust, packing an extra veggie punch to this kid favorite.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
20 minutes active time + 30 minutes bake time (50 minutes total) | Serves 4
These kale chips are a tasty and healthier alternative to chips or crackers. The taco seasoning makes them extra yummy, and you can add as much spicy cayenne as your kid chef likes!
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
45 minutes total (20 active) | Serves 4
Apples & cinnamon. That’s it! Kid chefs practice peeling and dicing apples, and the whole family can enjoy a homemade version that’s way yummier than store-bought applesauce. This applesauce is also a great topping for our Banana Pumpkin Pancake recipe.
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
15 minutes | Serves 1
You read it right- this is a muffin that bakes in a mug! Just combine the ingredients and microwave, and voila! Just like magic.
Dairy-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian,
With substitutions: Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
15 minutes | Serves 2-4
Filling smoothie with almond milk, almond butter, mango, banana, and oats. Great for breakfast or a snack!
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
With substitutions: Tree nut-Free
30 minutes | Serves 4-8
Avocados + lime + tomatoes + cumin = guacamole heaven.
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
25 minutes | Serves 4-6
Chickpea hummus dip flavored with lemon, dill, garlic, and paprika. Yum!
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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60 minutes total | Serves 4-6 as a snack or 2-4 as a meal
We think this recipe will be awesome for family movie night, watching a game, or even for dinner! There’s no actual chips in these nachos, instead we use sweet potato slices for a sweet and yummy substitute.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made:
40 minutes total | Serves 8-12 as a side dish
We’re imagining this will be a great Thanksgiving (or anytime) side dish! It’s a healthier, lighter (and yummier) alternative to the traditional Cream-of-Mushroom soup green bean and mushroom casserole that graces many Thanksgiving tables.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian
30 minutes prep + 15 minutes bake time (45 minutes total) | Serves 4-6
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli is a yummy and crowd-pleasing family dinner! The chicken marinade combines the classic Asian flavors of soy sauce and sesame oil with fresh citrus juice from orange and lime. You’ll be nomming this dinner again and again. :)
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free
Can be made: Vegetarian, Vegan
45 minutes | Serves 4-6
It’s so fun to make pizza! This pizza is a white pie topped with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, and fresh herbs. We use a store-bought whole wheat crust to get it on the table faster. It’ll be time to mangia before you know it!
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian,
With substitutions: Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
45 minutes | Serves 4-8
These pita pockets are stuffed with baked chickpea falafel patties and cucumber tzatziki (yogurt sauce).
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Tree nut-Free
With substitutions: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Vegan,
60 minutes (45 active) | Serves 4-6
Baked chicken fingers with sides of roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts.
Soy-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free
With substitutions: Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
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15 minutes total | Serves 2-4
This hot cocoa will warm even the chilliest of winter days! This simple recipe is a quick dessert for 2 that is great for beginner chefs.
Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree Nut-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Makes 20 cookies | 60 minutes (30 minutes active, plus 30 minutes in oven)
These cookies are crunchy, chocolate-y, and made with oats and pecans instead of flour. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free so that more Nomsters can enjoy a treat! #nomnomnom
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
30 minutes active time | Serves 12
If you’re looking for something to get you in the winter spirit, look no further! The main ingredients in this recipe are dates and sunflower seeds, but once we add cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and candy cane decorations, you’ll be singing jingle bells before you know it!
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
1 hour 35 minutes total (30 active, 65 minutes bake time) | Serves 8
This treat is both nutritious and delicious! It is packed full of zucchini, bananas, applesauce and whole wheat flour and finished with dark chocolate chips. It’s a perfect project for the family to make together on a rainy day.
Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree nut-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian
Can be made:
15 minutes | Serves 1
You read it right- this is a muffin that bakes in a mug! Just combine the ingredients and microwave, and voila! Just like magic.
Dairy-Free, Fish-Free, Shellfish-Free, Tree nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Soy-Free, Vegetarian,
With substitutions: Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
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