Amy Palanjian

Iowa, Pella

Writer, editor, crafter, recipe developer. Creator of http://t.co/3iZDk8kStu. Author of So Pretty! Crochet and So Pretty! Felt.

Articles

35 Best Tips for Camping with Kids

1 week ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Camping with kids can be so much fun and so filled with challenges. These tips will totally help you enjoy the great outdoors with more fun and less fuss—whether you’re car camping, tent camping, or heading into the backcountry like a brave soul!Back when I was a mom to only one child, we camped as a family a lot. And while it wasn’t always super restful, it was SO fun.
Favorite Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

2 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

This easy Vanilla Frozen Yogurt is so fresh and so creamy. It has a bright flavor and subtle sweetness, and you can add any fruit you like to vary the flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can make the creamiest, yummiest Vanilla Frozen Yogurt—without any special equipment. This is the best method for homemade frozen yogurt ever!This is high in protein, low in added sugar, and takes just minutes to stir together.
Memorial Day Meal Plan

2 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Welcome to YTF Community, a place to safely share in the challenges and joys of feeding our families. And make all of it easier! For full access to ideas for every meal of the day—including breakfast, lunch, and snacks—with adjustable serving sizes and an editable grocery list, upgrade your account to join the full YTF Community.
How to Actually Help The Kids Try New Foods

2 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Welcome to YTF Community, a place to safely share in the challenges and joys of feeding our families. And make all of it easier!I have built a career sharing recipes for families with little kids (or for anyone who just wants easy and yummy). I share advice for “picky eating” because I know how hard it can be to feed kids.
Easy Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust

2 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

With just 3 ingredients, ample protein, and a tender, delicious texture, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is an easy meal staple. It’s ready in about 20 minutes start to finish, too!Amazingly tender and fast, this is one of the absolute easiest pizza dough recipes ever. Just like my Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough, there’s no yeast, so it doesn’t need time to rise—and yet it bakes up perfectly.
Peanut Butter Yogurt

2 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

With a super creamy consistency and a flavor that is reminiscent of a peanut butter cookie, this Peanut Butter Yogurt is delicious. Plus, you can make it ahead of time, adjust the sweetness, and top it with fruit or granola as you like!After making Vanilla Yogurt and Lemon Yogurt, I wanted to make our other favorite flavored yogurt option: Peanut Butter Yogurt. This is so delicious and simple, and also packs extra nutrients including protein and beneficial fats.
What We Ate Without Power for 5 Days

3 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Welcome to YTF Community, a place to safely share in the challenges and joys of feeding our families. And make all of it easier!Two weeks ago, a crazy storm ripped through my central Pennsylvania town. I watched giant trees simply snap in half. I made my kids huddle in the stairway to the basement since the sky was a gnarly shade of yellow and I know that can mean tornadoes. And then we dealt with 5 days of no power.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

3 weeks ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Made with just a handful of pantry staples, these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are both delicious and seriously satisfying. Make them to share with the kids as a lower sugar, higher protein snack or dessert!Quick, easy, and yummy desserts are even better (to me!) when they don’t need to be baked. And we love this easy no bake cookie as a simple treat to share together in the afternoon or after dinner.
Edible Cookie Dough (No Cook)

1 month ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

Turn five basic ingredients into the yummiest Edible Cookie Dough that’s completely safe to eat. This recipe has protein and lower added sugar and is one of the most fun desserts to share with the kids!Whenever we make cookies, my kids always want to taste the dough. And since it’s not advised to eat raw flour or eggs from a food safety perspective, I decided to make a recipe we could all safely enjoy.
12 Best Easy Sandwiches for Kids

1 month ago | yummytoddlerfood.com | Amy Palanjian

If you’re looking to expand the lunches options you make for your kids, these easy sandwiches for kids work for both little and big kids. These are great kids lunches for home—or packed for school or daycare. Simple, quick, and nutritious lunches are always my goal, which means having a range of sandwiches for kids to turn to makes the midday meal SO much easier.