Hello Reader, Packing lunches can feel like a daily puzzle. Something they'll actually eat. Something that holds up until noon. Something you haven't packed thirty days running. These solve all three. 🥰 Meet our Mix and Match Pizza Rolls. This recipe took us five test batches to get right; which means they're pretty much perfect. Freezer-friendly and endlessly customizable, so you can rotate the fillings and quietly build your child's variety (we review all that in the blog post). 🍕 BAKE EM...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Meet our stuffed meat buns! They're a school lunch recipe that your kids will actually get excited about (eating AND making). This recipe is a bit of a project—but it’s not complicated. And once you make a big batch, you’ll have a freezer full of soft, savoury buns ready to tuck into lunch boxes. They’re made with seasoned beef and lentils, making them a great source of iron; a nutrient that supports kids’ energy, brain development, and learning. Plus, two buns offer 9 grams of...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Meet your new family favourite: Banana Carrot Zucchini Muffins! These muffins are bursting with flavour and packed with wholesome ingredients that little ones actually enjoy eating. Soft, moist, and just sweet enough, they make snack time feel extra special. ✨ Ready to bake a batch? 🌟 Click here to view the full recipe! 🌟 In health and happiness, Jess and Nita P.S. We'd love to see your Banana Carrot Zucchini Muffins creations! Share your baking adventures with us on social...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, There are only so many sandwiches a kid can eat before they officially say: “Mama, not another sandwich.” And honestly? We get it. When you're prepping lunch five days a week, coming up with options that are easy, filling, kid-friendly and don't require reheating can start to feel like a full-time job. That's why we're pretty excited about these Fluffy Cheddar Egg Muffins - it’s perfect for babies, toddlers, and the big kids! And, we’ve proudly partnered with Get Cracking to...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hello hello Reader, Starting solids is exciting… until you realize you now have to come up with breakfast, lunch, AND dinner for a tiny human. 😅 And while there are plenty of BLW breakfast ideas online, we wanted ones that did more than just check the “baby-sized and soft enough” boxes. So we've rounded up our favourite nutrient-packed, baby-friendly breakfasts with a focus on iron, healthy fats, and choline — plus plenty of options you can make ahead and stash in the freezer. Whether you’re...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
It's hard for us to believe, but at this point in our parenting journey we're becoming "veteran" daycare and school lunch packers! A part of us wants to do the math on exactly how many lunches that adds up to... and part of us really doesn't want to know. Let's just say the number is big. And with all that experience comes some recommendations for gear that's worth the money. Because you don't need to learn the hard way. We already did that for you. Please note that this email contains...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Preparing various snacks and meals for your kids sometimes feels like a full-time job! Right? Sometimes allllll that food prep can leave you feeling both physically and mentally tired. As mamas, we love it when meals and snacks can do double duty and be both safe & nutritious for baby AND appealing to an adult! This strawberry frozen yogurt bark does just that. frozen yogurt bark recipe In health and happiness, Jess & Nita PS: Need even more baby snack ideas that aren't pouches? We've got 10...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there, You might be wondering why two dietitians who spend so much time talking about starting solids, picky eating, and family meals are writing about breastfeeding. Simple: breastmilk is food. At Happy Healthy Eaters, we support families through every stage of feeding—from breastfeeding and formula feeding to bottle feeding, spoon feeding, baby-led weaning, and everything that comes after. As World Breastfeeding Week begins, we’re sharing a new evidence-based article exploring a question...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's official: we’re halfway through summer, and for the both of us, it’s been a BUSY season! Whether it's soccer practice, swimming lessons, bike rides, or afternoons spent exploring the playground, active kids need the right nutrition to help them play, learn, and recover. The tricky part? There are a lot of nutrition myths out there. You might wonder: Should kids stop eating a few hours before sports? Do they need sports drinks after every game? And how important is iron,...
2 months ago • 1 min read