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5 Easy, Homemade Snacks for Moms and Toddlers on the Go

When you are a mom on the move and your child is too, you need meals that are fast, easy to prepare and that appeal to everyone in the family. These five recipes from The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook are sure to make your life a little easier and tastier too.

Banana Zucchini Bread

Banana Zucchini Bread

Satisfy sweet cravings while getting a healthy dose of vegetables.

Aurora Satler

MAKES 1 LOAF

This is a toddler favorite with the bonus of added vegetables and oats. Perfect for fast breakfasts, homemade snacks and meals on the move

6 tbsp (85 g) butter
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1½ cups (345 g) mashed bananas (3 ripe bananas)
1 cup (175 g) grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
1¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (45 g) oats
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 5 × 9-inch (12.7 × 23-cm) loaf pan.

2. In a

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