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Cheesy Cauliflower Egg Muffins

2/18/2020

Add an extra veggie boost to your breakfast routine with these egg muffins! They are a great make-ahead meal, simply warm up when it's time to eat. Also, if you omit the salt and pepper they are suitable for baby-led weaning finger food.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Egg Muffins

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower (or 4 cups/4 ounces of prepared riced cauliflower)
6 eggs
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick oil.
Roughly chop the cauliflower and add to a food processor. Pulse until fine and crumbly.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add the riced cauliflower, cheese, salt and pepper.
Spoon the eggs into the muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, until set.

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Chewy Carrot Cake Granola Bars

2/10/2020

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These chewy granola bars are perfect for breakfast or for an on-the-go snack! They are similar in texture and flavor to commercially available Lara Bars but are even tastier as they're home-made and more eco-friendly as they don't require any packaging: a win-win!

Chewy Carrot Cake Granola Bars

Ingredients

1 carrot, grated
6 large Medjool dates
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raw cashews
3/4 cup pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 12 glass baking dish with parchment paper.
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until mixture is fairly fine and sticky.
Squish the mixture into the baking dish so it's an even layer.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture holds together well. Allow to cool and cut into bars.
Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or place in the fridge for up to a week.

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Carrot Cake Dip

2/9/2020

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Celebrate carrot month by making this sweet, creamy dip filled with carrots! Kids can help peel and chop the carrots then measure and add all the ingredients to the food processor or blender. You can choose a few different dippers to see which combo you like best. Fruit, pretzels, or even veggies like celery and carrots sticks are delicious in the dip.

This recipe was developed by Heather Staller, a mom of two boys, ages 6 and 4, and cooking instructor specializing in bringing cooking into preschool classrooms. After college, Heather knew she wanted to be a teacher, but first followed her lifelong dream of going to culinary school. Teaching cooking combines both of her passions, and she truly enjoys introducing young children to the joys of cooking with fresh ingredients. Find Heather on Instagram (@heather.happykidskitchen), where she shares inventive kid-friendly recipes and ideas for cooking with kids at home.

Carrot Cake Dip

Ingredients

2 to 3 large carrots
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy alternative
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dippers such as sliced apples, carrot sticks, celery, pretzels, and graham crackers

Instructions

Peel carrots then cut into a small dice. Measure 1 1/2 cups diced carrot and add to a small pot. Cover carrots with water and simmer on the stove top until very soft, about 8 minutes.
Drain carrots really well and place on a paper or kitchen towel to dry. Set aside to cool or place in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Once carrots are cool, add carrots and remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice to make sure everything is well incorporated. Scoop dip into a bowl and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top, if desired. Serve chilled.

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Carrot Hummus

2/2/2020

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Carrot month calls for a monochromatic snack! This orange hummus made with carrots instead of garbanzo beans is slightly sweet and a pretty shade of orange. It’s perfect for dipping or spreading on a wrap.

This recipe was developed by Katie Blauser, the mama of two boys, wife of a picky eater, and food lover at Eat Pretty Darling. She believes in making food fun, healthy, & pretty! Katie’s not only outnumbered by boys in her little family, but also by picky eaters. She loves trying to find new ways to get both kids and adults to eat healthy while making food pretty yummy, pretty healthy, and pretty fun! Find Katie on Instagram (@eatprettydarling), where she shares colorful and cute food ideas for both picky and adventurous eaters.

Carrot Hummus

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Tahini
1 lime, juiced
5 tablespoons water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. 1. On a baking sheet, toss carrots in olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Roast until the carrots are tender, stirring halfway through, about 25 minutes. Let cool.
Add roasted carrots, garlic powder, tahini, lime juice and water to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil with the food processor running slowly.
Serve with carrots, bell peppers, pretzels, or pita chips.

Want your kids to eat more veggies?

Check out our shop for interactive and fun products that teach kids that veggies are fun and tasty! In our shop you can find kid-safe knives, interactive placements, veggie-themed activity boxes, and more!

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Cheesy Cauliflower Egg Muffins

Cheesy Cauliflower Egg Muffins

Chewy Carrot Cake Granola Bars

Chewy Carrot Cake Granola Bars

Carrot Cake Dip

Carrot Cake Dip

Want your kids to eat more veggies?

Carrot Hummus

Carrot Hummus

Want your kids to eat more veggies?

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