Kid-Friendly Recipes

Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

August 25, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 52 Comments

These Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips are gluten free, vegan, and are low in added sugars. What Makes These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Special? Most oatmeal cookie recipes are loaded with sugar and butter. These oatmeal cookies are unique because they’re made without butter or any added oils. They are sweetened only with the ripe… [Continue Reading]

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Vegan Tuna Salad (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

August 5, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 37 Comments

If you’re looking for a plant-based replacement for tuna salad, look no further! This healthy Vegan Tuna Salad is a delicious alternative. How to Make Vegan Tuna Salad This Ocean-Friendly Mock Tuna Salad uses vegan mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and sweet pickle relish for flavoring. For my vegan friends or anyone who can’t eat real tuna,… [Continue Reading]

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Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream

July 24, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 33 Comments

This Vegan Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ice Cream is such an easy and healthy way to enjoy frozen dessert with no added sugars. How to Make Healthy Ice Cream Making dairy-free, vegan ice cream from frozen bananas and mango in a food processor is not a new concept. I first blogged a recipe about it… [Continue Reading]

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Gluten-Free Sweet & Savory Bento Snack Box Ideas

July 16, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 4 Comments

This post has been sponsored by ©2019 Crunchy Rollers™. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Bento boxes are the perfect summertime, back-to-school, or busy workday snack solution. This post includes three different gluten-free snack ideas, all using Crunchy Rollers™ that I found at Vons. For more flavors or to learn more, click here! Snacking… [Continue Reading]

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Homemade Vegan Fudgesicles

July 8, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 41 Comments

This Homemade Vegan Fudgesicle recipe is a healthy frozen dessert made with dairy-free with no refined sugars! Both kids and adults love this chocolate treat. What is a Fudgesicle? Did you ever have a fudgesicle growing up? They’re traditionally made using dairy ice cream blended with cocoa powder and sugar. Fudgesicles were one of my… [Continue Reading]

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Foster Farms® Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken with Carrot Slaw

July 7, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 7 Comments

This post has been sponsored by Foster Farms®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You’re going to love this Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken and Carrot Slaw recipe. It’s perfect for healthy, summertime barbecues. Foster Farms now offers Simply Raised No Antibiotics Ever Free Range Chicken Breasts and Thighs that are perfect for grilling. All… [Continue Reading]

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Patriotic Fruit Kabobs (Healthy, Paleo, Vegan)

May 12, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 14 Comments

These fun and Patriotic Fruit Kabobs are a delicious and easy way to celebrate summer festivities. This recipe is healthy, paleo, and vegan! Summer Holiday Planning With summer right around the corner, my mind has already turned to longer days, warm evenings, and fun summer holidays spent with friends and loved ones. I think the… [Continue Reading]

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Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice Recipe (Video)

May 5, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 16 Comments

You’re going to love this one-pot Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Rice recipe that is healthy, nourishing, and so easy for a quick lunch or dinner! Easy Instant Pot Chicken & Rice Recipe My friends at Instant Pot asked me to re-create a childhood favorite dish that could be made so much easier in the… [Continue Reading]

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35+ Best Homemade Vegan Ice Cream Recipes

May 1, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 7 Comments

You’re going to love this round-up of the 35+ best homemade vegan ice cream recipes, all made dairy-free, creamy, and so delicious. With warmer weather just around the corner, I’m so excited to share vegan ice cream recipes from my blog and from my favorite bloggers. With recipes from basic chocolate and strawberry to fancy… [Continue Reading]

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How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

April 30, 2019 By Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition 5 Comments

This post shares an easy tutorial for how to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker using a blender and your freezer. Homemade Ice Cream With the heat of summer coming up, I’ve got you covered with this easy post on how to make dairy-free and vegan ice cream without an ice cream… [Continue Reading]

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