Hello Little Foodies

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Hi friends!!! it’s Dana (@hellolittlefoodies_) and Jane (@food.kids.love ), and we are teaming up for an amazing giveaway to celebrate the end of AAPI Heritage Month! We made Korean sweet potato crinkle cut fries with furikake seasoning from the cookbook we are giving away, and they were incredibly easy to make and DELICIOUS! 🍠✨ And for the crispy baked chicken wings recipe from @hellolittlefoodies_, here’s what you need: Ingredients: - Approximately 4 lbs of chicken wings Seasonings: - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp onion - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1/4 cup rice flour or cornstarch - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. Prepare and dry the chicken wings with a paper towel. 3. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, add the seasonings, and stir or toss to evenly coat each wing. 4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. 5. Bake the wings in the oven for 25 minutes on each side. —— WE’RE GIVING AWAY: - Jane’s cookbook: “More, please! Food Kids Love” 📔 - an OmieBox lunchbox 🍱 - and cute cutout lunchbox notes! 📝 ‼️GIVEAWAY RULES: 1. Follow us @hellolittlefoodies_ and @food.kids.love 2. Tag a friend! (each tag is a new entry) 3. Bonus entry: share in your stories! Don’t miss out on this chance to win these amazing prizes! Enter now! 🥳📚 This giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Giveaway ends on June 5th, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. Open to US residents only. You will only be notified from our accounts. #giveaway #aapimonth #koreanfood #foodkidslove #hellolittlefoodies #cookbookgiveaway #omiebox #lunchboxnotes #lunchboxideas #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome #kidslunchboxideas

Hey there, friends! It’s Dana @hellolittlefoodies_ ready to celebrate #StrawberryWeek with @eattherainbow_kids ! 🍓😋❤️🙌 Let me tell you, I was never a big fan of oats, but my kids love them. And when I learned how yummy blended baked oats can be, it totally changed the game for me and it has quickly become a household favorite. I mean, who wouldn’t love a breakfast cake, right? 🍓😍 This Strawberry Blended Baked Oats is super easy to make, I’ve tried this recipe many times using different add-ins and different flavors. Once you get the base recipe you can easily customize it! Here’s what you need: Ingredients: - 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats - 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries - 1 banana - 1 egg - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 2 tbsp maple syrup - 1/2 cup oat milk or milk of choice - choice of toppings: strawberries, choc chips, nut butter Instructions: - preheat oven to 350F and prepare your preferred baking dish or (4) small ramekin. I used our @babybybeach plates 🙌 - blend all the ingredients using a blender until smooth. - transfer the batter into the prepared baking tray and top with your favorite toppings. - bake for 15-20 mins or until cooked through. ——— Save this recipe for later & for more easy recipes and meal ideas, make sure to visit @hellolittlefoodies_ & @eattherainbow_kids! 😋🌈 . . . . #kidsfoodideas #kidsfoodinspo #eattherainbowkids #redweek #redfood #easyrecipes #easyrecipeideas #toddlerfoodideas #toddlereats #toddlermeals #toddlersnack #kidssnacks #breakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastforkids #familyfriendlymeals #toddlerapproved #toddlerplate #kidseatincolor #breakfastrecipes

One of our favorite easy lunches or dinners is Gyudon, a Japanese Beef Rice Bowl. It’s super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. It’s savory, packed with flavors, and so delicious! 🌟 Gyudon (Japanese Beef & Rice Bowl) Recipe 🌟 Here’s what you need: - 1 large onion, thinly sliced - 1 lb thinly sliced beef - 2 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional no honey for babies 12m & younger) - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons (light) soy sauce - 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef stock (if you don’t have dashi stock) - 1 egg, lightly beaten - 1-2 tbsp (avocado) oil - Chopped scallion and sesame seeds, for garnishing (optional) Method: 1. In a bowl, mix together the liquid ingredients and sugar (stock, vinegar, soy sauce) and set aside. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, and cook the sliced onions for about 5 minutes. 3. Add the beef, then pour in the liquid mixture. Stir, cover, and bring to a simmer. 4. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the liquid/sauce is reduced. 5. Turn the heat to low, and pour over the lightly beaten egg. Let it steam, and once the egg is cooked, turn off the heat. 6. Serve over freshly cooked rice, sprinkle with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, and enjoy! 🥰🫶🏻 Notes: - You can adjust the taste to your liking by adding more soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar for adult portions. - This dish normally uses dashi stock, but if you don’t have it, you can use low-sodium chicken stock instead. Save this recipe for later and follow @hellolittlefoodies_ for more easy, family-friendly recipes. . . . . #easyrecipes #easyfamilymeals #easyfamilyrecipes #kidsfoodideas #kidsfoodinspo #toddlerfood #toddlerfoodideas #toddlermeals #kidsmealideas #kidsdinner #toddlerdinner #blwdinner #blwdinnerideas #blwlunch #lunchideasforkids #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipesformoms #toddlerfriendly #kidsfriendlymeals #kidsfriendlyrecipes #dinnerinspo #familymeals

My toddler loves food pouches especially Applesauce, and while we love store-bought ones, I also want a reusable eco-friendly alternative.. and these Haakaa Yummy Pouches are our new favorite thing! They’re the perfect reusable silicone food pouches for on-the-go smoothies & purees like applesauce. They are soft, durable, and leak proof perfect for little ones and the easy-carry strap is a plus, making snack time convenient anytime anywhere! — Apple Sauce Recipe Ingredients: * 5 medium to large apples (I used cosmic crisp, honey crisp, and fuji apples) 🍎 🍏 * 1 tablespoon of honey (optional) 🍯 * 2 teaspoons of lemon juice 🍋 * 1/3 cup of water 💧 Instructions: * Peel and chop the apples. Transfer them to a large pot or saucepan and add water, honey, and lemon juice. * Boil the apples over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the apples simmer until soft, about 15-20 minutes. * Mash the apples for a chunky texture or blend/puree with a blender for a smooth texture. * Serve warm or chilled and enjoy!! This recipe yields 4 portions of 130ml applesauce. Feel free to double the ingredients for a larger batch. 🍎🍏🫙 Is your little one a fan of applesauce too? 🥰😋🍎 . . . #toddlersnack #toddlersnackideas #foodforkids #kidssnacks #familyfriendly #toddlerapproved #babyfriendlyfood #blwideas #blwrecipes #applesauce #easyrecipeideas #haakaa #haakanz #yummypouch #reusesablepouches #toddlerfoodideas #snackideas #kidsfoodinspo

If you’re in search of a simple and family-friendly orange chicken recipe, I’ve got you covered! It’s super easy to make, and you can whip up this dish in under 30 minutes. Here’s the recipe: CHICKEN & BREADING 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced into small pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch ORANGE SAUCE Juice from 1 cara-cara orange (about 1 cup, any type of navel orange can be used) 1 tablespoon white or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons honey (optional, adjust based on sweetness preference) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger or ginger powder 1 teaspoon orange zest or julienned orange peel 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water for slurry — • Start by seasoning diced chicken with the listed seasonings in a bowl, then coat them evenly with flour and cornstarch. • Heat oil in a large skillet or frying pan, and cook the chicken over medium-high heat until it turns lightly browned and slightly crispy. It’s best to cook in batches. Once all the chicken is cooked, set it aside. • Create the sauce by mixing grated ginger, orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, honey, and orange peel. Ensure it is well combined. • Pour the sauce into a pan and let it simmer for atleast 1 min, then lower the heat and add the slurry. Cook until the sauce thickens and bubbles. • Reserve some of the sauce (optional). • Combine the chicken with the remaining sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds(optional), serve with some rice, and enjoy! 😊 . . . #toddlerplate #toddlerlunch #toddlerfood #toddlerdinner #kidsplate #kidsfood #kidsfoodideas #kidsfoodinspo #familyfriendlymeals #familyfood #toddlerfriendly #toddlermealideas #kidslunch #kidsdinner #familydinner #familylunch #orangechicken #blwfriendlymeals #recipeideas

have you tried adding a delicious yogurt dip to your snack platter/board? If not yet, this is your sign to try and take your snack game to the next level! Hi, Dana here @hellolittlefoodies_ It’s #Blueweek over at @eattherainbow_kids , and I want to share with you how I made a yummy & fun snack platter for my kiddos’ afternoon snack. Paired with a slightly sweet and tangy BLUEBERRY yogurt dip that’s perfect for dipping fruit, veggies, or crackers. 🫐💙🍌🥒 Here’s the full recipe you need: * 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt * 1 cup fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried blueberries * 2 tbsp of honey - blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. - spoon the yogurt dip into a serving dish and serve with a snack platter/ snack board For the snack board assembly, I used - banana & blueberry skewers (to make it more fun! 😅🙌🏻) - crinkle cut cucumber sticks - graham cracker sticks - blue corn tortilla chips - snack bar (cut into sticks) - @thelaughingcowusa cheese - and more blueberries Graham crackers and the blueberry yogurt dip combo was my favorite, but my girls enjoyed the fruit skewers more! 😋🫐🫙🍌🍡 Don’t forget to check out @eattherainbow_kids for more kid-friendly food suggestions, recipes, and lunch-packing tips! 🌈 . . #toddlersnacks #snackideas #snackideasforkids #kidssnackideas #snackboard #snackplatter #snackplate #yogurtdip #snackinspo #snacktimeanytime #toddlereats #toddlerfoods #toddlerfoodrecipe #toddlerfoodidea #afternoonsnack #eattherainbow #eattherainbowkids #blueweek #bluefood #easyrecipeideas #recipeforkids #blueberries

Recently, we discovered baby potage vegetable flakes and have been enjoying them ever since. 😍🧡 These premium vegetable flakes from baby potage are produced in Japan using vegetables exclusively grown in Hokkaido. They are single-ingredient, convenient, rich in vitamins and minerals, delicious, and allergy-friendly. Lightweight and travel-friendly too. these flakes are incredibly versatile and can be easily incorporated into any dish. I don’t want to keep these amazing products from you, so we’ve partnered with @babypotage.us to give one lucky follower the chance to win all six flavors. 🌽🥕🍠 The six craft bags will contain these six vegetables: ❤️ Baron potato (Danshaku) 🧡 Kabocha (Kabocha) squash 💛 Pure white corn 💚 Inca potato (inca no mezame) 💙 Yellow corn flakes 💜 Snow carrot (yukish*ta ninnjiin) To participate in the giveaway: • Follow both @babypotage.us and @hellolittlefoodies_ • Like this post • Tag a friend. One tag per comment, one entry per tag. Please note, this giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Only U.S. residents aged 18 and above are eligible. The contest ends on 4/7 at 11:59pm PT. The winner will be notified via DM and on Instagram stories on Monday, 4/8. To learn more about @babypotage.us don’t forget to check out their page! Goodluck! 😍🧡☺️🍠🥕🌽 . . . . #babyfood #toddlerfoods #babypotage #babypotageus #hokkaido #vegetables #babyfriendly #babyfoods #toddlermeals #toddlerlunchideas #toddlerdinnerideas #easybabyfood

Hi, it’s Dana from @hellolittlefoodies_ teaming up with @eattherainbow_kids for #CarrotWeek. 🥕🧡 We’ve got a fantastic baby & toddler-friendly snack recipe for you to try! Even though my kids aren’t big fans of carrots, they absolutely love them in baked goods, especially muffins! 🧁🧡🥕 If you’re looking to add more carrots into your kids’ diet, this recipe is a winner! These mini carrot muffins are sweetened only with dates and maple syrup (or honey). They’re soft, tasty, and kid-approved! 🙌🏻✔️ Here’s the recipe: Mini Carrot Muffins Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (1 large) 1/4 cup milk (whole milk used) 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil or melted butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 8 pitted dates 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Mix-ins and toppings: chocolate chips (optional) Instructions: • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare your mini muffin pan. • Wash, peel, and finely grate the carrot, then blend it in a blender with the wet ingredients (milk, oil, eggs, dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract) until smooth. • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to make the muffin batter. • Divide the batter into each muffin hole. Add your choice of toppings. • Bake the muffins for 12-14 minutes. I served this with @amarababyfood smoothie melts in carrot mango flavor, sweet potato fries (store-bought) and some chunky applesauce. save this recipe for later! And for more of the exciting #ColorWeeks and #ThemedMeal fun, visit @eattherainbowkids and keep an eye out for additional kid-friendly food suggestions, recipes, and lunch packing tips! . . . . #toddlereats #toddlersnacks #toddlersnack #toddlersnackideas #toddlerapproved #kidfriendlyrecipes #kidfriendlymeals #easyrecipesforkids #muffinrecipe #eattherainbowkids #carrotweek #orangeweek #orangefood #kidssnack #kidssnackideas #kidsfoods #bab

Snack box for #onthego 🏃‍♀️🍇🍓🧀🥨

We already planned to have pizza for lunch today (as requested by my 9 yo), but knowing that my toddler isn’t a pizza enthusiast and only likes the crust ends or plain crust, I put together a snacky meal for her to enjoy alongside her plain pizza crust. 😅 What I prepared for her: Almond cocoa puff pastry knots String cheese Strawberries and grapes Extra snacks: Pretzels Miniature apples —— Water bottle & Lunchboxes are from @bboxforkidsusa 🩷🧡 . . . . #snackbox #snackideas #snackfortoddler #lunchforkids #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #lunchboxideasforkids #easylunchideas #easylunchbox #toddlerlunch #toddlereats #toddlerfoods #toddlersnack #snackonthego #lunchonthego #lunchboxes #whatmytoddlereats #packedlunchideas #easylunches #bbox #bboxforkids

No pizza dough? No worries! Give this simple lunch idea or after-school snack a try: PIZZA TOAST ~ It’s completely customizable, and you can turn it into a fun activity for your kids by letting them select their favorite toppings. We’ve made this dish many times because it’s effortless to prepare, uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, and is perfect for the whole family. Ingredients: - Bread of your choice (such as whole wheat) - Your preferred tomato sauce (marinara, pizza sauce) - Various toppings like fruits, vegetables, meats, or cold cuts (such as organic turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, basil) - Cheese of your choice (shredded pizza blend) Instructions: - Lightly toast the bread to create a crispy base before adding the sauce (optional). - Top the pizza toast with your favorite toppings. - Bake in the oven at 425°F for 8 minutes or air-fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Enjoy! 🥰🙌🏻🍞🧀🍕 [[Suitable for ages 6 months and above]] . . . . #toddlereats #toddlerfoods #toddlerfoodideas #toddlermeals #toddlermealsideas #blw #babyledweaningmeals #babyledweaninginspo #blwmeals #blwbaby #blwmealideas #toddlerfoodie #toddlereating #toddlerlunchideas #toddlerdinnerideas #toddlersnack #kidsfood #kidsmeal #kidssnackideas #afterschoolsnack #lunchideasforkids