Small Batch Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

I made these muffins last night and know you will love these too. If you are in search of a muffin to feed your family that isn’t overly sugary (no refined sugar, uses honey) and provides them with a healthy snack, this is for you. During these times of quarantine, I feel like I’m eating

Guest Feature: California Carrot Cake Muffins

There’s no turning back now. What’s done is done. The seeds have been planted! After much discussion about the ideal time to plant carrot seeds last winter, Make and Taste Founder Nicole and I agreed upon March 2017 to launch our gardening experiment. There is an old, but fitting French idiom that sums up these

Guest Feature: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins With A Twist

Once upon a time, I had young children who were picky about eating their veggies. My firstborn, loved everything, but around the age of 2, started turning her nose up at things she used to devour. My little guy was wanting real people food before he had teeth, but preferred steak to anything with a

Guest Feature: German “Sprite” Muffins

Being German it is important for my husband and I to integrate our two kids , Sophia and Fiona, into our daily routine. While living in the United States we wanted to teach our girls about German traditions such as Sunday “Coffee and Cake”. Having two young children it was hard to find a perfect

Kid Approved: Whole Wheat Mini-Blueberry Muffins (+ Video)

It happened. My kitchen helper independently and voluntarily cleaned the dishes after making this recipe, after so many desserts, I guess he needed a new challenge! I was so excited that of course I had to take a few pictures of this achievement and encourage this behavior in the future. It hasn’t happened since, but

Guest Feature: Paleo Breakfast Muffins

Every year, as winter comes to a close, I have a surge of energy… and panic. With warmer temperatures on the horizon, I feel the pressure to fight my way back into summer shape, quick. A few years ago, I attempted The Paleo Diet. Described by biochemist and Paleo enthusiast, Robb Wolf, the Paleo Diet

Snack Time: Healthy Fresh Apple Buckwheat Muffins

Sometimes when I look for recipes that I want to make with my toddler, I tend to shy away when I see one with large amounts of ingredients.  Recently, I was trying to find a healthy snack featuring apples to test out.  After searching for awhile, I became inspired by a recipe for apple buckwheat

Healthy Oatmeal Banana Muffins: Allergy Friendly And Minutes To Make

I’m always on the lookout for healthy snack that is quick and easy to assemble.  When I found this oatmeal banana recipe, I loved all the ingredients and the method of using the blender.  The blender made the whole process less messy and easy to pour into the muffin cups.  I’ll definitely use this technique

Small Batch Sinckerdoodle Muffins: A Year Round Treat

When my husband and I first moved to Connecticut we found this great little coffee shop, which unfortunately went out of business last year.  The best sugary sweet treat that they made was their snickerdoodle cookies and after countless visits to this shop I always associate snickerdoodles with them.  I came across a recipe for

Kid Snacks To Have This Holiday Travel Season + Helpful Products For Storing Them

Snacks are an essential part of every successful road trip.  While on an airplane, in a car, or on a train, having containers that are kid friendly and mom approved are key.  This post will provide 10 Snacks and 10 helpful containers.  The first 5 snacks are homemade and many are also allergy friendly.  These