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<\/p>\nThis week is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, as my precious baby is turning ONE! I know everyone says they grow up so fast, but man, I just can\u2019t believe how quickly this first year went by.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been debating on whether to just do a regular ole\u2019 chocolate cake for his smash cake or to twist things up and go with a healthier option. Hubby and Grandma’s vote was the typical smash cake, because hey, the kid never gets to eat this kind of food, and he only gets a first birthday once! On the other side of the fence, healthy CAN be delicious and enjoyable, and baby\u2019s health comes first! So, in my journey of deciding, I set out to find some healthier options.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re like me and obsessed with making sure your baby is eating healthy and do all that you can to avoid foods that aren\u2019t loaded with dyes, processed sugar, and other stuff you can\u2019t even pronounce, then these 5 smash cakes will be right up your alley.<\/p>\n
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Who doesn\u2019t love banana bread? It\u2019s moist, “banana-ee”, and cake-like, making it an awesome alternative for a healthy smash.<\/p>\n
Hello Bee<\/a> has the perfect recipe<\/a> for turning regular banana bread into a three-layer cake for your little\u2019s party. This banana cake is made with whole grains, free of refined sugars, and packed with protein and potassium. The frosting is easy to make as it is only two ingredients, yogurt and honey. Yum!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your baby can\u2019t necessarily smash this cake, but with it being 100% fruit, I\u2019m sure it will be a hit! This refreshing \u201ccake\u201d is quick and easy and perfect for hot summer birthdays. It\u2019s also an<\/p>\n excellent choice for babies that have only had fruit and veggies so far or are allergic to dairy, eggs, or gluten.<\/p>\n Check out this instructional video<\/a> to learn how to shape your cake out of a watermelon. Grab some other fruit and some cookie cutters to make a fun presentation and match your party\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n You could even layer your cake with yogurt \u201cfrosting\u201d and berry \u201csprinkles.\u201d<\/p>\n Not a fan of watermelon? You could also do a pineapple fruit tower with fruit kebab \u201ccandles.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re a chocolate lover, then you\u2019ll love these black bean brownies.<\/p>\n Black beans are loaded with nutritional value. They are full of fiber and protein and rich in vitamin A, iron, and calcium. All very important for growing littles.<\/p>\n These black bean brownies<\/a> by Chocolate Covered Katie<\/a> taste so scrumptious, your guests won\u2019t even know that they\u2019re healthy for them. Heck, I don\u2019t even like beans, but I sure do love these brownies! \u00a0These moist, chocolatey goodnesses are free of refined sugar, gluten, and dairy. A great option for vegans.<\/p>\n Pack in even more nutrients by topping them with some chocolate sweet potato frosting<\/a>. This frosting is so delish, you can\u2019t even tell that you\u2019re eating a superfood. Sprinkle on some crushed up dried fruit and let your baby smash away.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zucchini and blueberries might be a combo I never would have thought of, but has shown to be a pleasant twist. Plus, I like the fact that you can sneak some veggies in there. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n This healthy recipe<\/a> by Well Floured is full of vitamin C, free of refined sugars, and only has a fraction of the amount of fat as other recipes. But yet it is still super delicious!<\/p>\n Spread some coconut whipped cream <\/a>on your loaf and top it with fresh blueberries in the shape of a \u201c1\u201d for a fun birthday look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re not a fan of baking, then Simple Mills boxed mixes<\/a>\u00a0may be the way to go. They\u2019re easy to make and super yummy.<\/p>\n Simple Mills uses whole-foods only, so there\u2019s no questioning the ingredients on the back of the box. They also limit the ingredients to fit your needs. They are free of grain, gluten, soy, dairy, and cane sugar, so your baby (and your guests) can enjoy his cake without you feeling guilty.<\/p>\n If you don’t want to make your own frosting, you might be able to find healthier versions of store-bought frosting at your local grocery store! My local store sells\u00a0Wholesome frosting<\/a>, which is organic frosting that is also free from artificial colors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n No matter which cake you choose, I\u2019m sure your baby will having a smashing (and healthy) first birthday.<\/p>\n Now, get ready to strip them down to their diaper and let them divulge!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This week is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions, as my precious baby is turning ONE! I know everyone says they grow up so fast, but man, I just can\u2019t believe how quickly this first year went by. I\u2019ve been debating on whether to just do a regular ole\u2019 chocolate cake for his smash Watermelon \u201cCake\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBlack Bean Brownies<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nZucchini Blueberry Bread<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nSimple Mills Cake<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nHappy Birthday!<\/h2>\n
I\u2019d love to see your healthy smash cakes! Share photos of your creations and tag @happytummiescookbook.<\/h3>\n