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Hello Reader, I (Jess here!) just realized something that might make me sound like the ultimate dietitian mom… I’ve never actually bought my kids popsicles from the grocery store. Don’t get me wrong—they’ve definitely enjoyed plenty at birthday parties, friends’ houses, and after sports when the hero parent shows up with a cooler full. But at home? I’ve always loved making our own. Not because they have to be “perfect,” but because homemade popsicles are one of the easiest ways to sneak in little nutritional boosts without sacrificing fun. These new Mango Chia Popsicles are our latest obsession. They’re:
Honestly, this is one of those recipes we’ll be making on repeat all summer.
Happy summer, P.S. If homemade smoothies and popsicles are a staple in your house, don’t miss our Smoothies & Pops ebook. It’s packed with our favourite dietitian-developed recipes that are fruit and veggie forward, low in added sugar, and perfect for summer. And ALL of these are baby and toddler friendly! |
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Hello friend! My kids (Jess here!) have never been the most adventurous eaters, but there are a few foods I relied on HEAVILY when they were toddlers, which allowed me to get creative and amp up their nutrition. Smoothies Popsicles Muffins I knew if I offered them anything in smoothie, popsicle, or muffin form there was a near 100% chance they'd eat it! Which is one of the reasons we decided to write a Smoothie and Pop E-book! We wanted to give you guys the tools that we've relied on...
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Hello Reader, This week we've got ANOTHER burger recipe for you! This time we're keeping it classic with a ground beef, but these burgers are also gently spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves—and sweetened just enough with prunes (which are also a great little helper for keeping things moving 💩😉). While we designed this recipe for babies, it's something the whole family can bite into :) But wait—there’s more! You’ll also get TWO bonus burger recipes and baby friendly adaptations perfect...