Super C Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
The first recipe I shared was a super C orange creamsicle smoothie featuring 4 vitamin C superstars! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Healthy Holiday Fro-Yo Bark
Healthy Holiday Fro-Yo Bark FTW! 🎅🏽❄️🎄⛄️ This super yummy snack is delicious, nutritious, and sooo easy to make! Save this for later because it won’t disappoint! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Sweet Potato Wedges
We just chatted about vitamin A so here's a recipe that will help you get your littles 👧🏽👶🏼 their daily dose with absolutely no fuss! These sweet potato 🍠 wedges are so easy to make and they are both nutritious and delicious! They are packed with vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants, and a ton of flavor. They are perfect for the whole fam to enjoy! They are so yummy that your littles are guaranteed to ask for seconds! These are another household staple for us so I promise this recipe will not disappoint. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Mini Sweet Potato Waffles
Happy almost LOVE day! These mini SWEET POTATO waffles will be the way to your lover’s heart! I used this easy vegan recipe from my girl @whitneyerd and it did not disappoint! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Chocolate Dipped Clementines
If I'm being real..YUM is an understatement! I was inspired to make these sweet treats by my girl, @onceuponapumpkin 😘, and I just had to share because they were THAT GOOD! Do yourself a favor and save this post for later! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Easy Southwest Pasta Salad
Easy Southwest pasta salad FTW! This quick and easy recipe comes together in minutes and is the perfect plant-based iron and protein-packed meal that will leave both bigs and littles asking for seconds! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Healthy Easter Treats
Healthy Easter treats FTW!! These egg shaped fruit tarts are delicious, nutritious, super cute, and so easy to make! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Quesadilla PB&J
A PB&J but make it quesadilla style! This remixed spin on a classic lunchtime staple is the perfect way to add in more fruits and veggies to your little’s diet! It is packed with beneficial nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, iron, and fiber. Not to mention, it tastes great too! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Dragon Berry Popsicles
Toddler-friendly no sugar added desserts FTW!! We’ve been talking sugar all week and about creative ways to help reduce the added sugar in your little’s diet. Because of that, I wanted to share with you two fun (and super easy!) recipes for toddler-friendly desserts that the whole fam is sure to love!! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Easy Veggie Packed Guacamole
This easy veggie packed guac recipe for kids comes together in minutes and is an excellent source of healthy fats, vitamin C, and fiber which all help to support the proper growth and development of our littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Banana Orange Berry Smoothie
This smoothie def helps us get there by providing 97% of the daily requirement for calcium in kids age 1-3! It is also a great source of vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous, which all play a role in maintaining healthy bones and teeth. If your kid is anything like mine, give this recipe a try and thank me later! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Baked Tofu & Pasta
This pasta dish is both delicious, nutritious and easy AF!! It stays in our rotation because it is one of Reign's favorite things! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Soft Roasted Chickpeas
These soft roasted chickpeas adapted from @yummytoddlerfood’s recipe are going to be your new favorite treat! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Mango Chia Pudding
Toddler-friendly no sugar added desserts FTW!! We’ve been talking sugar all week and about creative ways to help reduce the added sugar in your little’s diet. Because of that, I wanted to share with you two fun (and super easy!) recipes for toddler-friendly desserts that the whole fam is sure to love!! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
2 Ingredient Spinach Tots
I could have been doing fifty-leven other things but I had a recipe that I spent time making and shooting and editing with the hopes that one of you will make these tots and your kiddo who has never touched spinach a day in their life will love them and spinach will be their new favorite thing lol. That was a mouthful but to put it plainly: I spent time on this reel, so y’all gon get these ugly tots whether you like it or not. Plus, it’s all about progress not perfection right?? The recipe is below. They were honestly delish, but I think I just need to make them smaller next time. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
2 Ingredient No Sugar Added Watermelon Lemonade
2 Ingredient no sugar added watermelon lemonade FTW! This recipe is easy peasy and tastes absolutely delish without a whole lot of extra ingredients or fuss! I promise you'll have this on repeat all summer long! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
10 minute veggie fried rice
Easy Peasy Veggie Fried Rice FTW!! Save this meal idea for later because it’s delicious, nutritious, comes together in about 10 mins, and works as a balanced meal all on its own! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Easy Spiced Pear Yogurt Bowl
SNACK TIME INSPO. Save this for when you need something quick, easy, and delish to satisfy what seems to be the never ending desire for snacks. This yogurt bowl is sweet with delicious hints of spice and there’s no added sugar so it’s perfect for littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Blueberry Peach Oatmeal Bar
This bar is packed with iron, zinc, protein, B vitamins, and many other beneficial vitamins and minerals. Oats are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which helps to keep us fuller for longer and is great for keeping our gut healthy and happy. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Vegan Baked Breaded Cauliflower
These florets are crispy, crunchy, flavorful, and super versatile! They are a great way to present texture diversity to your littles and show them how veggies can be prepared in many different ways. They are tasty on their own but can also be served in tacos, on pizza, or even on salads. Toss them in buffalo sauce for some extra kick! They are something that the whole fam will enjoy. Recipe adapted from @wowitsveggie Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Vegan Scallion Pancakes
So many of you asked for this Chinese vegan scallion pancake recipe so here it is! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Easy Baked Tofu
Tofu is an excellent plant-based protein that you can easily add to your regular routine if you are looking to move to a more plant-forward diet or if you just want to try something new! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Sesame Peanut Noodles
This dish comes together in ~15mins and is packed with whole grain carbs, healthy fats, protein, and veggies. You can customize it to suit your tastes and it is a def one the whole fam can enjoy! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Sweet Potato Banana Muffins
These muffins are naturally sweetened with banana and sweet potato and they have a great consistency/texture that is perfect for baby led weaning. They came together quickly and are great to add to your freezer stash to keep on hand for a quick breakfast or snack. Recipe adapted from @my_kids_lick_the_bowl Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Easy Jamaican Rice and Peas
Rice and peas are a traditional Jamaican dish that I enjoyed often in childhood. While my family isn't Jamaican (we're Panamanian 🇵🇦) my mom’s cooking was filled with a lot of heavy Caribbean influences so I'm no stranger to brown stew chicken, steamed cabbage or rice and peas. This dish is traditionally made with pigeon peas but is often made with kidney beans when pigeon peas (gungo peas) aren't available. This cheat code version of rice & peas is so easy to make but is still super flavorful and for me it's like having a taste of both comfort and home. Not to mention this dish is filled with healthy fats from the coconut milk, anti-inflammatories from the garlic and ginger, and plant-based protein from the kidney beans. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Gnocchi
Gnocchi, pronounced (KNOW-KEY) is basically a small dumpling made from potato that is sort of like a potato pasta. Potatoes get a bad rap but they are a great source of energy, vitamin C, and potassium, which are all important nutrients for our growing littles. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
This dairy-free smoothie is the epitome of chocolate-y goodness but with no added sugars and an extra nutritional boost from my secret ingredient-AVOCADO! It is so creamy and delicious and works perfectly as a snack or even as a treat for dessert. It's so yummy that your kiddos won't even realize that it's good for them. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
This oatmeal is the perfect balance of carbs, protein, and healthy fats plus delicious blueberries for antioxidants and flavor. Recipe adapted from @cookieandkate Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Creamy Pumpkin Marinara
This pumpkin marinara is what fall dreams are made of. It's incredibly delicious, easy to make, and is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and fiber. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Coconut Mango Muffins
These coconut mango muffins are so fluffy and moist with no added sugars, making them a great choice for younger babes! These muffins are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, folate, B vitamins, and healthy fats, which are especially important to support healthy brain 🧠 and eye 👁 development in littles. These make the perfect breakfast or snack! They are so easy to make and great to freeze for later. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Easy Baked Potato and Scallion Taquitos
These baked potato taquitos are so simple to make, delicious, and will easily become a favorite that the whole fam can enjoy! Potatoes tend to get a bad rap, but they are extremely nutritious and can be an excellent addition to a balanced diet for littles. Potatoes are rich in vitamin C which helps boost immunity, potassium which is important for heart health, and when cooked and cooled they contain resistant starch which is beneficial for gut health because it acts as a prebiotic and helps feed the good bacteria in your gut. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Cornbread and Carrot Muffins
These cornbread muffins are so light, fluffy, delicious and nutritious! The addition of carrots adds a hint of sweetness without changing the texture or flavor. They also add a healthy dose of vitamin A, fiber, and protective phytonutrients like lutein, which is important for eye health. These muffins pair great with a hearty veggie chili and become everything your fall dreams are made of. These also make a great breakfast or snack and can be topped with nut butter, jam, or even a drizzle of honey. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
These no sugar added gluten-free apple cinnamon blender muffins are the perfect way to welcome fall! They are easy to make and are naturally sweetened, which makes them an ideal treat for littles. They are great for when you need a quick breakfast for on the go and they make the perfect addition to any freezer stash! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls
These energy balls are so easy to make and are the perfect spooky activity to help keep your littles entertained. These energy balls are delicious but are also nutritious as they are low in sugar and are packed with healthy fats, plant-based protein, iron, and fiber, which are all crucial nutrients for our growing littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Fluffy Pumpkin Waffles
These pumpkin waffles will make the perfect fall breakfast for you and your babes! They are fluffy, nutritious and oh so delicious! They are low in added sugar and packed with vitamin A, folate, fiber, and so many beneficial vitamins and minerals!
Yogurt Dipped Apples
Save this post! With most of our kiddos at home this week I wanted to share another fun and easy snacktivity that the whole family can enjoy! These yogurt dipped apples are low in added sugar, incredibly simple to make, and can be modified to suit your tastes and preferences. These apples are a great source or fiber and protein and will be a great way to get your kiddos involved in the kitchen this Thanksgiving! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This smoothies provides a healthy dose of vitamin A, potassium, healthy fats, fiber, and most importantly, FLAVOR! You can modify with any add-ins that suit your little’s tastes and preferences and can top with nuts, additional ground flaxseed or other seeds, shredded coconut, or crumbled graham cracker crust. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Banana Snowman Skewers
Save this for later! These snowman skewers are a fun and easy holiday snacktivity that you can enjoy with your kiddos this weekend! This is a great way to get little's involved in the kitchen and to help keep them entertained while they are home for holiday break! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Vegan No Sugar Added Banana Bread
It is so moist and delicious and I love that there's no added sugar but it still makes for a deliciously sweet treat, perfect for littles! It's also packed with great fiber and healthy fats to help support our growing babes. It's not quite my abuelita's famous banana bread but it definitely satisfied the itch. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Super Red Diary Free Smoothie
This super red dairy-free holiday smoothie is so easy to make and is packed with immune boosting vitamin C, fiber for good digestion, protein for growth and development, and healthy fats, which are especially important to support healthy brain and eye development in littles. This smoothie makes the perfect compliment to breakfast or a snack and will be one that the whole fam can enjoy! Source: Instagram/ eattherainbow_kids
Butternut Squash Overnight Oats
These oats are packed with fiber for digestion, vitamin C for immunity, vitamin A for healthy eyes & skin, protein to support growth & development and so many beneficial micronutrients for our growing babes. These oats are low in sugar and make the perfect breakfast to help you and your littles start the day off right. They are so easy to make and you can modify them suit your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Raspberry Chia Jam
This jam is so easy to make you'll be wondering why you ever bought jarred jam in the first place! It is the perfect addition to a PB sandwich, delicious topper for waffles, works well mixed into yogurt, and can be easily customized with any berry of your choice! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Holiday Chia Pudding
It's giving chia pudding, but make it Christmas. This chia pudding never disappoints! It works as a super easy festive holiday snack and can even double as dessert! It's low in sugar, packed with fiber and healthy fats, and is rich in other beneficial nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C and so much more! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Chocolate Protein Muffins
These muffins are not only protein packed but they also have a healthy dose of iron, healthy fats, B vitamins, and fiber to help support the needs of our growing babes. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Easy Pizza Hearts
These pizza hearts are a great V-Day treat but are honestly going to be a winner at any given time of year! While many associate pizza with being a less nutrient-dense option, this easy at home version is everything but! This pizza is packed with whole grains providing B vitamins and fiber for digestion, calcium from the cheese to help support strong teeth and bones, vitamin C and protective antioxidants from the tomato sauce and a number of different beneficial nutrients from the basil Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Easy Pearl Couscous Salad
This salad is both easy and delish, however, in all transparency there are no guarantees that it will be an instant hit for most toddlers. BUT don't let that stop you from making it for your fam to enjoy and for your kiddos to explore and learn to love! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con pollo means chicken with rice but you can also make it sin (without) pollo if you prefer. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Fruit Popsicles
These super refreshing popsicles definitely came in handy yesterday to help keep us cool in this unforgiving Alabama heat and to help keep Reign hydrated since she's been feeling a little under the weather for the past few days. These popsicles are super easy to make and don't have any added sugar so they are perfect for younger babes to enjoy as well. You can modify these to suit your tastes and preferences and they make for a super easy snacktivity that your kiddos can enjoy! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Strawberry Mango Soft Serve
This strawberry mango soft serve was so easy to make and was perfectly sweet without any added sugar, which makes it great for younger babes. Though this picture isn't the prettiest, it certainly was delish! With the warmer months on the horizon this is definitely going to be something we keep on repeat in our household! You can easily modify the recipe to suit your tastes and preferences. Have fun experimenting with different flavor combinations and let us know what we should try next! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Chipotle Cauliflower Taquitos
This recipe for Mexican-inspired chipotle cauliflower taquitos is a great way to introduce cauliflower to your kiddos is a fun and delicious way! Source: Instagram/ kid.food.explorers
Watermelon Mint Lemonade
This version has a refreshing hint of mint and if you're feeling extra fancy you have the option of adding some sparkling water for a bit of fizz. This recipe is easy peasy and tastes absolutely delish without a whole lot of extra ingredients or fuss! I promise you'll have this on repeat all summer long! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Esquites Inspired Corn Salad
Esquites is a popular Mexican dish, which translates to toasted corn. It is also known as elote en vaso or corn in a cup. Growing up in a part of LA with a large Mexican population, Mexican street food always reminds me of home so this dish took me right back to my childhood! While this recipe is not quite how your abuelita would make it, it still does the job and is packed with bold and refreshing flavors that will leave you asking for more! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Peaches And Cream Oats
These overnight oats are the perfect addition to your weekly breakfast rotation. They are so easy to make and packed with beneficial nutrients like fiber for digestion, protein to support growth & development and so many micronutrients important for our growing babes – the perfect breakfast to help you and your littles start the day off right. And you can easily modify them to suit your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Berry Ginger Chia Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with fiber, antioxidants, protein, healthy fats and most importantly, ginger which studies show can be a beneficial remedy to help ease nausea and vomiting from morning sickness (Ernst et al., 2000). Ginger is also known to help aid in digestion, which can be helpful for pregnant mamas and for young kiddos as well. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Spiced Pear Oats
These overnight oats are the perfect addition to your weekly breakfast rotation. They are so easy to make and packed with beneficial nutrients like fiber for digestion, protein to support growth & development and so many micronutrients important for our growing babes – the perfect breakfast to help you and your littles start the day off right. And you can easily modify them to suit your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Super Seed Oatmeal
Oats are a great source of protein for energy, iron to support healthy blood, fiber for digestion, and so many beneficial micronutrients for our growing babes. This super seedy oatmeal uses 3 types of seeds which offer a number of different benefits but in general seeds are packed with healthy fats for brain health, fiber for digestion, protein for energy and for growth and so much more! You can easily customize these oats to suit the tastes and preferences of your littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Peach Stuffed Waffle Sandwich Bites
The sandwich bites are so easy to make and are packed with beneficial nutrients for our growing babes like fiber for digestion, protein for growth & development, & more! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
2 Ingredient No Sugar Added Mango Paletas
Made these 2-ingredient no sugar added mango paletas for my friends and they are AMAZING! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Persimmon Chia Jam
Persimmons are associated with good luck and longevity in Japanese culture and they are packed with beneficial nutrients like vitamin C for immunity, vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin, antioxidants for healthy cells, and fiber for good digestion. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Peach Puree Muffins
These super simple peach muffins for BLW are so fluffy and delish. They are the perfect texture and are naturally sweetened with peach purée, making them a great choice for our early eaters. These muffins are packed with valuable nutrients like vitamin C for immunity, vitamin A for healthy eyes and skin, fiber to support good digestion, folate, and B vitamins for healthy cells. These make the perfect breakfast or snack and are great to add to your freezer stash for later. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Holiday Grinch Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with healthy fats, fiber, potassium and more! This smoothie is delicious as is but is also so easy to customize to suit the tastes and preferences of your and your littles if you need. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Magic Golden Milk
Though research is still ongoing regarding all the benefits that turmeric may be able to offer, there’s no harm in offering your kiddo magic golden milk to warm their bodies when they aren’t feeling their best. Magic golden milk is a sick day ritual for us that we love. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Make Ahead Parfait
These parfaits are so easy and delish and they are super easy to customize to your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
4 Ingredient Cereal Bars
These no-bake cereal bars are so easy to make and you probably already have everything you need in your kitchen right now . You can even customize them with your fave mix-ins to suit your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Peach Chia Pudding Pops
These pops have no added sugar, are naturally sweetened with fruit, are packed with fiber, healthy fats, iron, and are rich in other beneficial nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C and so much more! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Vegan Pancakes
These pancakes are sooo perfect for BLW and they’re good enough for the whole fam to enjoy! They are nutrient dense, fluffy, and slightly sweet. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
4th of July Snack Mix
This snack mix is not only delicious but also provides a variety of nutrients to help provide our kiddos with the energy they need to learn, grow, and play. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Roasted Potatoes
Here’s the secret behind our family’s favorite - perfectly soft on the inside, crispy on the outside potatoes. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Watermelon Sorbet
This watermelon sorbet is everything! It’s so easy to make and so refreshing on a hot summer day. Watermelon is a particularly hydrating fruit and it is also a good source of vitamin C for immunity, vitamin A for strong eyes , and lycopene for healthy skin. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Sweet Potato and Apple Biscuits
These sweet potato & apple iron-rich biscuits for baby-led weaning are so easy, delicious, nutrient dense and good enough for the whole fam to enjoy. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Peaches N' Cream Overnight Oats
These overnight oats are the perfect addition to your weekly breakfast rotation. They are so easy to make and packed with beneficial nutrients like fiber for digestion, protein to support growth & development and so many micronutrients important for our growing babes. These oats are low in sugar and make the perfect breakfast to help you and your littles start the day off right . And you can easily modify them suit your tastes and preferences. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Holiday Snowman Smoothie
Holiday snowman smoothie FTW! Another fun & easy snacktivity for you and your kiddos to enjoy this holiday season. Source: Instagram/ @itsthecardamom
Avocado Sesame Rice Balls
These avocado sesame rice balls are such a great way to serve rice to littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Banana strawberry sushi roll
This banana strawberry sushi roll fits the balanced snack bill with the whole grain tortilla as our carb, the nut butter as your protein and healthy fat, the chia seeds also as protein and healthy fat, and the bananas and strawberries as your fiber filled fruit also great for flavor and fun! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
3 Easy Cheeseless “Quesadilla” Options Nut butter paired with homemade, unsweetened raspberry chia jam
Here are 3 easy and delish cheeseless "quesadilla" options for kids (and adults!) that are perfect as a snack or to pair with a meal! They are a great sandwich alternative if you are looking to switch things up or are trying to move your kiddos in a more plant-forward direction. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Vegan Lentil Bolognese
This vegan lentil bolognese is an iron and protein powerhouse, which is perfect for growing littles. We served the bolognese with chickpea rotini so 1 average toddler sized portion (of course this will vary from babe to babe!) provides about 3.5 mg iron, which meets about half of the daily need for iron in kids age 1-3 yrs old! The vitamin C from the tomatoes also helps with absorption! Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Toasted Coconut Oatmeal Balls
These toasted coconut oatmeal balls are bursting with healthy fats, flavor, fiber, antioxidants, and so many great vitamins and minerals. And the best part is that they are so easy to make! They make the perfect snack, dessert, or compliment to any meal. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Pumpkin Oat Cookies
These cookies are low in sugar, chewy and delicious. They make an excellent snack or treat and are packed with vitamin A, protein, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and folate. They are super easy to make and would be a great recipe to get the littles involved! Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Easy Baked Apple Chips
I know I know, this recipe is giving major Fall vibes, however, just give it a try and I promise you'll thank me later! These were so dang good and perfectly sweet but with no added sugar! They are super easy to make and it only requires 2-3 ingredients. Not gonna lie, the baking time is long, however, with this recipe you'll never pay $5 for a bag of apple chips ever again. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Sea Salt Chocolate Chip and Walnut Cookies
Because the start of the new year always brings on an overwhelming influx of fitness challenges, weight loss challenges and only eat air for 30 days challenges, consider this your friendly reminder that cookies are not the devil, you can eat them whenever you want (not just on special occasions), they can fit perfectly into a healthy balanced diet, and your ass looks amazing. Source: Instagram/itsthecardamom
Black Eyed Pea Hummus
Black eyed peas are an often over looked legume but they are a powerhouse of nutrition rich in soluble fiber for digestion and to help us feel fuller for longer, folate for healthy cells, iron for healthy blood, and a number of other beneficial micronutrients like phosphorous, magnesium, and zinc. Black eyed peas (also called cowpeas) are native to West Africa and were brought to the US during slavery and are commonly used in African and Black Southern cooking. Black eyed peas are considered good luck and many Black families eat them on New Years Day for luck and prosperity. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
They are low in added sugar and packed with fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and so much more. While I never suggest sneaking veggies into your kids food this is a great way to introduce a more hard to love veggie like zucchini to your littles in a way that may feel more comfortable to them. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
These oats are hands down my new favorite thing. I've made them almost every day since I first tried the recipe 2 weeks ago and we are hooked! This oatmeal is packed with fiber, folate, protein, vitamin A, B vitamins, and healthy fats. They are low in sugar and make the perfect fall breakfast to help you and your littles start the day off right. They are so easy to make and you can modify them suit the tastes and preferences of you and your littles. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
Banana Berry Protein Smoothie
First up is a super simple banana berry protein smoothie. My mornings tend to get away from me so I usually make this smoothie when I’m short on time but I know I need something in my system. It’s so yummy and very easy to customize to your tastes and preferences. And of course, your littles can enjoy this as well. Source: Instagram/ itsthecardamom
