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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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,

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