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Extra Easy Hummus

Tahini-free hummus that only takes minutes, and is a favorite with my kids.

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Oatmeal Crackers

Made these for my daughter one day. She likes them more than store-bought ones, and I like knowing what she's eating.

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Looking at the mound of carrot pulp from my juicer and then at my 2 1/2-year-old daughter (who loves bread) inspired me to experiment with carrot pulp recipes. This muffin is dense, healthy, and can be tweaked to suit your tastes. As is, it is not sweet, but you could certainly add mashed ripe banana or pineapple. Once out of the oven, sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar while they are still hot.

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

These whole wheat muffins made with pumpkin and applesauce are perfect for those times when you have half a can of pumpkin left over. They taste great right from the oven but are even better the next day if they last that long! Kids love them, and it's a good way to sneak fruits, veggies, and fiber into their diets.

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Pumpkin Spinach Toddler Muffins

These sanity-saving, healthy pumpkin muffins for toddlers are packed full of veggies and gentle spices. They're the perfect finger food for your little one and a nice self-contained meal or snack for a more independent eater.

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Baked Sweet Potato Sticks

These baked sweet potato sticks are best eaten at room temperature.

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Perfect Apple Chips

Perfect snack chips: no fat, low sugar. You can also sprinkle these with curry powder for a different flavor.

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Tor-Tunas

A super fun and easy way to serve the usual tuna fish. Just wrap in a tortilla! My kids have been loving these for years, as I did when I was a kid. Awesome for lunch boxes, just wrap in plastic wrap or foil. The kids love calling them 'Tor-tunas'!

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First Aid Lunch Kit

Check the heartbeat of this bento box style lunch, which can be easily made for those young ones aspiring to go into the medical fields. This first aid kit comes complete with edible rolls of gauze, splints, and aspirin among other things, including capsules that transform into dinosaurs.

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TikTok Salmon Bowl

Last night's leftovers become lunch-time magic with this TikTok-inspired Salmon Bowl created by Emily Mariko. A quick trip in the microwave reheats the salmon and rice (you'll love the accompanying ice cube trick), then it's all about the toppings! Soy sauce, sriracha and Kewpie mayonnaise get mixed in for a perfectly spicy sauce. Pair it with umami-rich nori and kimchi, and you've got an epic lunch.