Category: kid-friendly

Homemade Granola Bars Will Power the Kids Through Class, After-School Activities, and More

As the kids head back to school, these chewy granola bars are great to have on your baking menu. It’s a perfect make-ahead snack and travels well. A quick note: Don’t use quick, instant, or extra-thick rolled oats in this recipe. Rolled oats (also called old-fashioned or regular oats) are whole oats that have been…


The Busy Parent’s Guide to Packing Healthy Kids’ Lunches

Kids’ lunches have become somewhat of a moving target this past year, as parents juggle varying school schedules and situations. What better time than a new year to take a fresh look at what we’re packing—or serving at home—for lunch? I asked Laura Fuentes, cookbook author and founder of MOMables.com, a food blog and family…