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The Best Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

This healthy chocolate smoothie totally tastes like a milkshake but has added nutrition and way less sugar than a milkshake since there’s no ice cream added! I serve this for breakfast with a waffle or toast, but it would be an awesome snack, as well. Note: this post contains affiliate

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NOTE- ideas only, not portion sizes my kids actually ate or yours should eat. I usually give a starter portion and then allow them to have more, or serve family style!

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525,600 milks – which do you choose?? (EDIT: The

525,600 milks - which do you choose??

(EDIT: The nutrition facts shown on slide 2 are for the ORIGINAL Silk protein, NOT the unsweetened (which is pictured). It was a mistake. The unsweetened version has 110 calories, 10g protein, 7g fat, 0g added sugar.)

While the American Academy of Pediatrics only recommends cows milk or soy milk, the reality is that there’s a ton of other options and you can really make anything work for your family, as long as you pay attention to the nutrients that are missing.

Whole cow’s milk makes things easy because it has the protein, fat, calcium, and vitamin d that your little one benefits from. However, those nutrients can be obtained elsewhere (and my most recent blog post on almond milk gives ideas on how to fill those nutrient gaps).

The one thing that I urge you to consider when choosing milk is to see how much added sugar it has, as that can add up fast if they have more than 1 cup of milk a day. In my opinion, I’d aim for less than 2-3g added sugar for the milk they’re drinking every day.

There’s still room for chocolate milk, I’m not taking that away! But I do consider that more of a treat than an everyday option. If your little one ONLY likes chocolate milk, try mixing it with plain to start reducing the amount.

What questions do you have??

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For toddlers/preschoolers, safety on Halloween is

For toddlers/preschoolers, safety on Halloween is a top priority! Walking, running, and jumping while eating increases choking risk, and if they are trick or treating, they’re going to be bouncing around with excitement.

While I do recommend avoiding candy altogether for kiddos under 2 (see slide 3 for non-food fun options for them), I’ve picked my top choices on slide 2 for the 2-5 year olds!

You’ll notice they’re all chocolate, and that’s on purpose. These options are lower in added sugar and will also provide some fat along with the sugar to help prevent a blood sugar spike. And, they are free from artificial colors, which can be problematic for some kids.

The last slide goes over choking hazards and there may be some you’re surprised to see there. Share that slide to help keep our little ones safer this Halloween!

One final note- yes, it’s okay if they have some things that aren’t on my “top choices” list! But I wanted to give you a guide so you have the info. And it’s totally fine for you as an adult to enjoy your favorites that aren’t listed here, too. 😊

Let me know what questions you have!

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After they turn 1, things get very unpredictable!

After they turn 1, things get very unpredictable!

Swipe through to see what’s actually in your control and what you can do (cuz you know you can’t force them to do something they really don’t wanna).

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Welcome to @mamaknowsnutrition if you’re new around here! I’m Kacie Barnes, Registered Dietitian & mom of 2. Follow for tips and hacks to get your kids eating better with real-life tips that actually work.

Speaking of which- I got an email this week from a mom with a picture of her little one happily eating green beans and said, “IS THIS SORCERY” 😂😂 she was so amazed!

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I’m in this with you because I find parenting to be *the* hardest job I’ve ever had. And knowing that I could make one piece of it less stressful for you? That lights me up. I’m so grateful for everyone who’s helped me on my parenting journey and I’m honored if I can be someone who helps you on yours. 💕

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You can’t *not* make apple crisp this fall…thi

You can’t *not* make apple crisp this fall…this recipe has WAY less added sugar than traditional recipes and you won’t miss it!

Swipe through for the recipe or go to https://mamaknowsnutrition.com/healthy-apple-crisp/ for the full recipe, faqs, and ingredient substitutions!

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P.S. — did you know I have an ebook with over 20 recipes that are PERFECT for your 1 or 2 year old that have no added sugar?? It’s called No Sugar, Still Sweet, and I honestly still make many of the recipes for my kids (and me) even though we’re past the toddler stage.

The recipes were made in collaboration with chef @heather.happykidskitchen and are sweetened only with fruit. Check it out in my shop at the link in my bio 💕

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