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Bucket List Tummy is a food & nutrition blog and brand sharing easy, kid-friendly snacks and recipes for the whole family. Thanks for dropping by.

From starting solids, to appeasing picky toddlers, to getting a meal on the table in 30 minutes, we want to be your go-to resource! I'm a Registered Dietitian with my Master's in Public Health and Nutrition. Food is my life. The name, "Bucket List Tummy" came to me while reviewing my never-ending list of coffee shops, restaurants, food trucks, farmer’s markets and dessert places I want to try, which is mostly what my bucket list is –with some adventurous, outdoor scenes thrown in! My bucket list is basically my itinerary for myself, and it guides me and helps me to explore a new area. What better way to explore than through food and culture? My life seemingly revolves around food, and that’s how I really enjoy life to the fullest. I believe that food has so much more purpose to our lives than just helping us survive, build muscle, provide nutrients – yes, all of those things are essential. However, food also brings people together, brings happiness and satisfaction, and creates memories. I wholeheartedly believe that all foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Come along for the ride!

02/27/2026

Spring is around the corner, and this cantaloupe smoothie is such a refreshing smoothie/snack option for kids and adults! It has 14 grams of protein, and also offers Vitamins A and C!

02/26/2026

These biscuits have become a staple in our house ( ). They are naturally gluten-free for those who need it, and have 3 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving.

I’m a huge smoothie and milkshake lover, and I wanted to use it to my advantage during the first trimester of 🤰to get extra protein, calcium and Vitamin D. This cookie crumble banana milkshake with Nairn’s biscuits was on repeat! It has 27 grams of protein without protein powder, but you can also add your favorite protein powder as well.

RECIPE:

2/3 cup cottage cheese

1 cup milk (I used 2%)

1 frozen banana

½ tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp honey (optional)

3 Nairns breakfast biscuits - flavor of choice. I love chocolate chip, mixed berry and ginger!

Optional – berries, other fruit, chia seeds, etc.

Mix and enjoy! Top with more Nairns biscuit crumbles 🥛🧋🍪Let me know if you try this at home!!

02/25/2026

Here are some of the top takeaways from the conference in Panama this year! It was amazing learning from top researchers and communicators with information tailored to top-of-mind topics and concepts in real time! We covered seed oils (which have many heart healthy properties!), GLP-1’s, the microbiome, ultraprocessed foods, and an interesting trend among consumers switching to healthy treats and snacking, learning more about psychosocial impacts of food. I can’t wait to use this in my counseling and communication!

Which fact(s) are you most excited about or do you resonate with most??

02/23/2026

Have a picky eater? I know it can be disheartening to have plates come back untouched! But, part of the process for kids learning to eat new foods is familiarity and unless you KEEP serving and offering these foods, they can’t get familiar!

In this episode, I share 8 ways I’ve changed feeding my kids over the years including some major realizations and takeaways that have changed the ways my kids eat for the better!

Comment EPISODE if you want the link!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/managing-mealtime-madness/id1795763397?i=1000750508400

02/22/2026

SURPRISE! Phew, glad that first trimester is behind us.

We’re thrilled for the journey and extra chaos ahead!!
Baking until August ♥️💙💜💚💛

02/17/2026

While there is so much to digest and share from 2026, sharing a quick glimpse at some of the amazing people, food and experiences from Panama! 🇵🇦 this conference is unlike any other and really challenges us as nutrition communicators, bringing top notch speakers, researchers and brands together and it’s always an unforgettable experience!

While I can’t wait to share the research and stuff I learned, I’m so grateful for these people, colleagues and friends I spent the last week with!

🇵🇦 is truly an incredible place and if you ever get the chance to go, go!

02/13/2026

I was excited to go on with and to talk about how beautifully they pair together and some fun, easy ways to use them ( ) for .

We made these meal prepason jar salads, a lean beef and Sweetpotato chili and some tacos, all of which are ready quickly and great as leftovers!

Nutritionally, lean beef is high in protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, choline and more! And sweetpotatoes are high in potassium, fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, helps helps with that iron absorption 💪🏻

Pairing them helps make that complete 🍽️

02/08/2026

I usually give them 2 choices to choose from. Today they could choose between salami or turkey and cheese sandwich or peanut butter bagels.
They also could choose between cinnamon apples or mango slices. I always serve a fruit and veggie with lunch, and then either a crunchy option or a calcium option; today I served cheese!

Trying to keep it fun with addition- also added h**p seeds to the peanut butter bagels for extra protein, fiber and nutrition! Doesn’t have to be extra fancy or pretty, just practical!

Want more lunch ideas? Comment LUNCH IDEAS and I’ll send you my blog post on lunch ideas with protein for kids!

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