Category: 18 Months

According to toddlers, mac and cheese is the height of culinary ingenuity. Who’s to say they are wrong? Unfortunately, with boxed macaroni, your only choices are powdered or rubbery liquid “cheese.” loaded with carbs, sodium, preservatives, and not much else. Thankfully, if you think outside of the box, you can have a nutritious meal that…

Fight free radicals with this flowery feast, and stop and smell the roses at the same time. These delicious overnight oats provide you with the energy you need to start your day right.

We’re always on the hunt for recipes that are nutritious-enough for babies, but delicious-enough for the most discerning foodies. This recipe features the chickpea, which is a protein-packed legume, and most well known as the primary ingredient for hummus. Sweet potatoes are low on the glycemic index, making them a smart alternative to more starchy…

Split peas have been a food staple for thousands of years. Back in 500 BC, it was a common street food in Athens, where vendors would hawk bowls of hot pea soup. Today, the humble split pea is ubiquitous around the world and a key ingredient in many hearty dishes. Our split pea dip is…

Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you’re in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling green hills, clear open skies, and abundant wineries. You breathe in the fresh Italian air. You catch the scent of freshly baked loaves and imagine the taste of the region’s finest Sangiovese grapes. Ahhh, one can dream. While we can’t…

Stews, soups, and chilis, oh my. You know what we’re talking about. This recipe for Lentil Chili Sliders is guaranteed to become a one-pot wonder family favorite. The meal warms you up from the inside, and will keep you feeling full (lentils = low carb heaven). By putting this chili inside a slider bun, you’ll…

Nothing quite says “grab-and-go” breakfast like a muffin. However, for your most important meal of the day, the muffin can often fall short. Most store bought muffins are just glorified cupcakes. They are filled with refined white flour, oil, and sugar. They lack any sort of fiber or protein, but come packed with carbs and…

This cheese cause It can be used as a dip for veggies, a sauce for Mac n’ Cheese, a nacho-cheese chip dip, or as a topping on Taco Tuesday. Whichever you choose, it won’t disappoint.

Ice, Ice, Baby.

If the idea of deep, restorative sleep sounds like a far-off fantasy, you’re in need of our doula-recommended Sleepy Time Tea. A cup of this is not only great for bedtime, but it helps relax and restore a “fried” nervous system (which often comes from raising a tiny person), healing the body on a cellular…

A sauce-stained high chair and noodles on the floor, spaghetti and meatballs is a rite of passage for every child. Unfortunately, traditional meatballs can leave much to be desired. They are typically a sphere of fatty meat, bread crumbs, salt, and butter. These turkey meatballs are healthy, full of flavor, and juicy.

Most green smoothies are delicious, but when you break it down, you find the only vegetables used are spinach or kale. While both are great for you, they’re typically overpowered by the fruits in the smoothie. This green smoothie recipe keeps Yumi’s mission in mind: nutrient-dense and low in sugar. To lower the sugar in…

If you’re familiar with Yumi, then you’re probably familiar with our truly delicious Squash + Greens blend. It features oodles of nutrients, from vitamin K-packed kale (yay for heart health!) to beta-carotene-packed butternut squash (which converts to Vitamin A in the body). It’s a nutrient-powerhouse for the littlest person in your house. However, this delicious…

Two things we’ve learned while spending time with kids. 1) Not all kids eat their vegetables. 2) Almost all kids love pasta. With those two facts in mind, we wanted to create a pasta sauce that snuck in as many veggies as possible — for those moments when little ones decide to be picky and…

The risotto we remember from childhood was thick, creamy, and loaded with butter and cheese. We’re happy to report that risotto can be colorful, easy to make (we promise) and even healthy. Now let’s talk about the ingredients. Vegetable broth adds loads of flavor, a subtle saltiness, and tons of nutrients. Beets are a beautiful…

Curry is one of the most comforting flavors in the world. One taste immediately conjures memories of favorite dishes from Thailand and India. Curry — which typically consists of turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cumin, sweet basil, and red pepper, is a healthy way to bring dynamic flavor to vegetarian and vegan dishes. Turmeric has become increasingly…

The most delicious 3-ingredient pancakes. Banana. Eggs. Oats. That’s it! We promise you’ll be hooked.

Apples. Lucuma. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Our recipe for classic, no-sugar-added, homemade applesauce.