Mornings with a toddler are unpredictable. One day they might love blueberries, the next day they’re offended by them. One food they’ll likely never get sick of? Pancakes! This toddler-friendly pancake recipe is easy for parents to make (or make ahead), and even easier for little hands to hold. It uses just a handful of ...
Keeping an arsenal of make-ahead school lunches on deck for the week can set your family up for success on busy mornings. If you love the idea of those popular crustless, sealed sandwiches, but don’t love the ingredients, you may want to try making your own at home and storing in the fridge (or freezer!) ...
We all want to stop overspending on takeout and food delivery apps—but on the other hand, we also want to avoid spending hours in the kitchen after a long day at school or work. Having an arsenal of easy, weeknight meal ideas that you can make in 30 minutes (or less!) is the key to ...
Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited by: Michelle Leonetti, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Senior Nutrition and Regulatory Manager at Thrive Market Depending on the day, packing your kids’ school lunch can be either fun and creative, or stressful, overwhelming, and ...
Meet your new favorite grab-and-go breakfast: banana oat blueberry muffins made with no flour or refined sugar. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, these muffins get their staying power from rolled oats, a scoop of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of chia seeds—aka good things like fiber, protein, and ...
Thrive Market’s content is produced by skilled writers, fact-checked by experts, and updated regularly. This article was reviewed and edited by: Sabrina Wildermuth, MS, Certified Food Scientist (CFS) and Director of Nutrition & Regulatory Compliance. Feeding a family of four healthy, home-cooked dinners every single night—without blowing your budget—can feel like a puzzle. How do ...
Life with kids often comes with packed schedules, and mealtime can quickly become stressful without a little planning. That’s where meal prep comes in — helping to save time, reduce food waste, and make it easier to put balanced meals on the table. With a few smart strategies, meal prep can support healthy eating habits ...
For more picky eater-approved recipes from “The Kids Table”, try these Easy Peasy Banana Muffins. Have you ever wondered how other families actually feed their picky toddlers? The question may pass through your mind when you’re watching your child throw their dinner all over the kitchen floor, or maybe as they turn their nose up ...
For another easy, kid-friendly recipe idea, check out these Low-Sugar Apple Oat Muffins. Want a kid-friendly breakfast idea that the kids can actually help make? These No-Bake Breakfast Bars are just the thing! With filling, nutrient-dense ingredients and no oven required, these crunchy, dense, and delicious bars are great for meal prepping with the kiddos. ...
For another easy, kid-friendly recipe idea, check out these No-Bake Breakfast Bars Two Ways. What’s more filling than cereal, as convenient as a breakfast bar, and still totally kid-approved? These Low-Sugar Apple Oat Muffins! With real rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce for flavor, and maple syrup instead of added sugar, these muffins check all the boxes ...
Busy mornings don’t have to mean skipping the most important meal of the day. Make-ahead breakfast casseroles are a simple solution for fueling your family (or yourself!) with hearty, nutrient-packed meals you can prep in advance. Just assemble the night before, pop in the oven the next morning, and enjoy a warm, comforting breakfast with ...
This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers. There’s something undeniably comforting about a stack of pancakes—golden, fluffy, warm off the griddle, and ready to soak up butter and maple syrup like a sponge. Whether it’s a lazy weekend breakfast, a cozy brunch with friends, ...
When photographer Monroe Alvarez found out she was pregnant with her first child right in the midst of the first COVID-19 lockdowns, it set into motion a new phase of life — and a personal evolution. “The baby years were tough for me,” Alvarez says. Her son, Koa, taught her to communicate without words during ...
Creating good eating habits starts as soon as your kids start eating solid foods. If you’ve noticed that your family’s meals are becoming hectic, scattered, and not as healthy as you’d prefer, now is the perfect time to set some realistic New Years resolutions for the whole family. Here are a few fun ways to ...
At one point or another, most kids go through a picky eater phase… which may mean that dinnertime turns into a fight. One way to minimize stress and make mealtime more enjoyable for everyone involved is to create simple, tasty recipes that both kids and parents can enjoy. We turned to recipe developer, photographer, and ...
Imagine your child excitedly opening their lunch box to find a sweet surprise among their sandwich, fruit, and snacks: a handwritten note just for them. A silly joke, kind affirmation, or a quick “I’m proud of you” is a daily reminder that they are loved, supported, and capable of tackling whatever the day holds. It’s easy to make lunch notes a cherished part of your child’s school day—just follow our tips to start (or enhance) this memorable tradition.
At one point or another, most kids go through a picky eater phase… which may mean serving some not-so-healthy meals just to get breakfast on the table. We turned to recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist extraordinaire Aubrey Devin to create a nutrient-dense take on pumpkin pancakes that will solve even the trickiest picky eating ...
Having picky eaters in the house can feel like a losing battle. They want the same plain pasta every night, and without the time or energy to make your own meal, you’re stuck eating their one-note leftovers. With the parents’ dilemma in mind, we asked recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist extraordinaire Aubrey Devin to ...
Looking for a way to get your kids to try new foods? How about fun ways for little ones to help out with the cooking? This plant-based recipe offers both — and the end result is a delicious, veggie-filled lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Making homemade falafel is easier than it ...
Cooking dinner for the whole family is never a simple task, but add in young children and it becomes even trickier to pull off. Luckily, there are a number of family-friendly recipes that go beyond the usual chicken fingers and veggie sticks — and make it so that when your family sits down to the ...
Rural Tennessee may not seem like the first place you’d look for television or online success, but for PJ and Thomas McKay, sticking to their roots has always served them best. The couple grew up in the same small hometown in southeastern Tennessee, just outside of Chattanooga. After meeting through mutual friends (and, like many ...
Steam rises toward the ceiling. Cut onions and cabbage are plucked from the soup and dunked into nutty sauce. We sit around the table, in various states of cooking and eating and laughing. Someone stands up to show pictures of their dog to the entire group. Fish cakes go in. Bushels of enoki go in. ...
One way to teach kids about healthy eating? Put little hands to work in the kitchen. Whether they crush cornflakes, tear kale leaves, or pour in salad ingredients, kids of any age can learn about healthy ingredients by helping out with this baked, dairy-free twist on fish (or mushroom) sticks. With lots of options to ...
If there’s one thing Thrive Market employees have in common, it’s that we all love food: cooking, taste-testing new products, sharing recipes over Slack (in fact, it’s not uncommon to find a slew of photos from the weekend’s recipe tests in the company’s #gastronomers Slack channel come Monday morning). So when we were looking for ...