The Early Sprouts Cookbook

Chapter 1: The Importance of Nutrition in Early Childhood Years

Chapter 2: The Early Sprouts Approach

Chapter 3: Integrating Classroom Cooking Experiences with Early Learning Standards

Chapter 4: Cooking with Young Children

Chapter 5: Breakfast Recipes

Baked Apple French Toast
Baked Oatmeal
Breakfast Burrito with Bell Pepper Eggs
Brown Rice Pudding
Bulgur with Apples & Raisins
Harvest Muffins
Maple Granola Yogurt Parfait
Whole Grain Oatmeal Pancakes
Whole Grain Scones
Zucchini Tomato Casserole

Chapter 6: Lunch Recipes

Bean Cups
Bell Pepper Veggie Burgers
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Chicken Fajita
Hummus & Veggie Bar
Macaroni, Squash, and Cheese
Pasta with Peas and Carrots
Pizza
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
Vegetable Lasagna

Chapter 7: Snack Recipes

Apple Snack Cake
Cheesy Spinach Squares
Fresh Fruit & Dip
Whole Wheat Pumpkin (or Squash) Muffins
Raw Veggies & Dip
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Root Vegetables
Smoothie Extravaganza
Vegetable Fritters
Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

Chapter 8: Celebration Recipes

Gingerbread Pancakes
Pear Applesauce
Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Turkey Burgers
Sweet Potato Wedges
Squash and Apple Soup
Multigrain Rolls
Butternut Squash Cake
Carrot Cake

Chapter 9: Connecting with Families

Appendix