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A Mighty Summer Cookbook: Keeping peanuts and tree nuts in the diet

by Mighty Team

Summer is the perfect time to keep healthy habits simple—and that includes keeping peanuts and tree nuts in your child's diet. Whether you're introducing allergens for the first time or simply looking for easy ways to maintain regular exposure, these family-friendly recipes make it delicious to do both. From quick breakfasts and lunch ideas to no-bake snacks and naturally sweet frozen treats, each recipe is made with wholesome ingredients and MightyMe favorites to help make everyday allergen introduction feel easy, fun, and part of your family's routine.

 

10 recipes for babies, big kids, & beyond.

Table of Contents

Breakfast

  1. Turmeric Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

  2. Sunshine Peanut Butter Puff Pancakes

  3. Mighty Morning Yogurt Bark

  4. Veggie & Puff Egg Muffins

Lunch

  1. Mighty Veggie & Puff Lettuce Wraps

  2. Sunny Peanut Noodle Bowl

Snacktime

  1. Mighty Trail Mix Energy Bites

  2. Frozen Yogurt Puff Bark Bites

Dessert

  1. Mighty Banana Puff Soft Serve

  2. Mighty Trail Mix Frozen Fruit Pops

Turmeric Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

A golden twist on a classic!

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15–18 min
Yield: Makes 10–12 standard muffins

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, eggs, wheat.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, smashed

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup oat or whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tbsp Peanut Butter Banana Nutty Puffs (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a muffin tin.

  2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add egg and stir to combine.

  3. Mix in flour, turmeric, cinnamon, and baking soda until batter is evenly blended.

  4. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin, filling cups about 3/4 full.

  5. Sprinkle each muffin with crushed Nutty Puffs for a crunchy topping.

  6. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or store for quick grab-and-go snacks!

Mighty Tip

  • For extra protein, add 2 tablespoons of nut butter directly into the batter.

  • Swap to almond flour to make it gluten-free.

  • Make it toddler-friendly: Break muffins into small bites and serve alongside fruit for a balanced snack.

Why It's Mighty

Antioxidants from turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric adds a warm color and subtle flavor.

Potassium from bananas: Bananas bring natural sweetness and heart-healthy nutrients.

Sunshine Peanut Butter Puff Pancakes

Fluffy whole-grain pancakes with no added sugar.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 8 toddler-size pancakes (about 3 servings)

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, wheat, dairy, egg.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat or oat flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

  • 1 egg

  • 3/4 cup whole milk (or unsweetened plant milk)

  • 1/2 cup MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed, plus extra whole for topping

  • 1 tsp neutral oil, for the pan

  • 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, for topping

  • 1 ripe peach, diced small

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

  2. In a separate bowl, mash the banana well, then whisk in the egg and milk.

  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined—a few lumps are fine.

  4. Fold in the crushed Nutty Puffs.

  5. Heat a lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour small (2–3 inch) rounds of batter for easy toddler handling.

  6. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and set in the center.

  7. Top warm pancakes with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, diced peach, and a few whole Nutty Puffs for crunch.

Mighty Tip

Make a double batch and freeze extras between sheets of parchment—they reheat in the toaster for an easy weekday breakfast.

Why It's Mighty

Crushing Nutty Puffs right into the batter makes peanut consumption part of an everyday breakfast, not a separate event—supporting the "early and often" exposure toddlers need, with zero added sugar.

Mighty Morning Yogurt Bark

A make-ahead, snap-and-go breakfast loaded with three textures

Prep time: 10 min (+ 3 hr freeze)
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: Makes about 12 toddler pieces

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, dairy. Freeze-dried fruit pieces dissolve easily, but always supervise young eaters.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt

  • 1/2 cup MightyMe Nutty Trail Mix (puffs, freeze-dried strawberry, yogurt melts)

  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, very finely diced (optional, for color)

Instructions

  1. Line a small sheet pan or large plate with parchment paper.

  2. Spread the yogurt evenly into a thin layer, about 1/4 inch thick.

  3. Sprinkle the Nutty Trail Mix evenly over the yogurt, pressing gently so pieces stay put.

  4. Scatter the diced strawberries on top, if using.

  5. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or until fully solid.

  6. Break into toddler-sized shards just before serving. Store extra pieces in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 weeks.

Mighty Tip

Let pieces sit at room temperature for 2–3 minutes before serving to little ones—straight-from-freezer yogurt can be too hard for small teeth.

Why It's Mighty

One pouch of Nutty Trail Mix does all the work here—puffs for crunch, freeze-dried fruit for natural sweetness, and yogurt melts for a creamy bite—all without a grain of added sugar.

Veggie & Puff Egg Muffins

Savory mini egg bakes with peanut and egg in one soft bite.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: Makes 12 mini muffins

Allergen notes: Contains peanut and egg.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1/4 cup whole milk

  • 1/2 cup baby spinach, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded and lightly squeezed dry

  • 1/3 cup MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed

  • Pinch of garlic powder (optional)

  • Oil or butter, for greasing the tin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin well.

  2. Whisk eggs and milk together until smooth.

  3. Stir in spinach, zucchini, crushed Nutty Puffs, and garlic powder if using.

  4. Divide evenly among muffin cups.

  5. Bake 16–18 minutes, until set in the center and lightly puffed.

  6. Cool for 5 minutes before popping out. Cut into smaller pieces for younger toddlers.

Mighty Tip

These freeze beautifully—make a double batch and pull a few out the night before for grab-and-go mornings.

Why It's Mighty

Baking peanut directly into the egg softens the puffs further and pairs two key early allergens in one dish—a natural tie-in to the egg and peanut allergy-reduction research behind MightyMe's mission.

Mighty Veggie & Puff Lettuce Wraps

Built-your-own yummy, crunchy wraps.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 0 min (use pre-cooked chicken)
Yield: Makes 6–8 wraps

Allergen notes: Contains peanut.

Ingredients

  • 6–8 butter lettuce leaves

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or 1 cup mashed chickpeas

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot

  • 1/2 avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed

  • Squeeze of fresh lime (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lay out lettuce leaves.

  2. Fill each leaf with chicken (or chickpeas), carrot, and avocado.

  3. Sprinkle crushed Nutty Puffs over the top.

  4. Add lime if desired.

  5. For babies, chop ingredients and serve deconstructed.

Mighty Tip

Set out the components separately and let toddlers build their own.

Why It's Mighty

A crunchy, kid-led format makes consistent peanut exposure feel like part of the fun.

Sunny Peanut Noodle Bowl

A no-sugar-added peanut noodle dish

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: Makes 3–4 toddler servings

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, wheat (or substitute chickpea noodles), dairy.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole wheat or chickpea noodles

  • 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

  • 2 tbsp plain whole-milk yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 2–3 tbsp warm water

  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled into ribbons

  • 1/4 cup MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles.

  2. Whisk together peanut butter, yogurt, and lime juice.

  3. Thin with warm water.

  4. Toss noodles with sauce.

  5. Cut noodles for younger toddlers.

  6. Top with cucumber ribbons and crushed Nutty Puffs.

Mighty Tip

Older kids can add honey or red pepper flakes.

Why It's Mighty

Two forms of peanut in one meal make consistent exposure easy.

Mighty Trail Mix Energy Bites

No-bake oat bites rolled in trail mix

Prep time: 15 min (+30 min chill)
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: Makes about 14 bites

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, oats, dairy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter

  • 1 ripe banana (or 2 soft dates)

  • 1/2 cup MightyMe Nutty Trail Mix, crushed

Instructions

  1. Mix oats, peanut butter and banana.

  2. Fold in half the crushed trail mix.

  3. Chill 15 minutes.

  4. Roll into balls.

  5. Coat with remaining crushed trail mix.

  6. Chill another 15 minutes.

Mighty Tip

Let toddlers help roll the balls.

Why It's Mighty

Naturally sweetened with banana or dates—no added sugar.

Frozen Yogurt Puff Bark Bites

Bite-sized frozen yogurt drops studded with puffs & fruit

Prep time: 10 min (+2 hr freeze)
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: Makes about 20 bites

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, dairy.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt

  • 1/3 cup MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs

  • 1/4 cup MightyMe Nutty Trail Mix fruit & yogurt melts

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Spoon yogurt into bite-size rounds.

  3. Press puffs and trail mix into each.

  4. Freeze 2 hours.

  5. Store frozen.

Mighty Tip

Great for teething on hot days.

Why It's Mighty

A toddler-safe way to combine both products into one snack.

Mighty Banana Puff Soft Serve

Creamy one-ingredient banana soft serve swirled with crushed puffs

Prep time: 5 min (+ frozen bananas)
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: Makes 3–4 small servings

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, dairy (from yogurt melt garnish).

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen bananas

  • 2 tbsp MightyMe Peanut Butter Nutty Puffs, crushed

  • Yogurt melts for topping

Instructions

  1. Blend frozen bananas until smooth.

  2. Fold in crushed Nutty Puffs.

  3. Scoop into bowls.

  4. Top with yogurt melts.

  5. Serve immediately.

Mighty Tip

Keep frozen bananas stocked all summer.

Why It's Mighty

An entirely fruit-sweetened frozen treat with a full peanut serving.

Mighty Trail Mix Frozen Fruit Pops

Fruit and yogurt pops rolled in a crunchy trail mix coating

Prep time: 10 min (+4 hr freeze)
Cook time: 0 min
Yield: Makes 6 toddler pops

Allergen notes: Contains peanut, dairy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pureed fruit

  • 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

  • 1/3 cup MightyMe Nutty Trail Mix, crushed

Instructions

  1. Mix fruit and yogurt.

  2. Spread crushed trail mix on a plate.

  3. Fill popsicle molds.

  4. Freeze 1 hour.

  5. Roll partially frozen pops in trail mix.

  6. Freeze until solid.

Mighty Tip

Roll the pops while partially frozen so the coating sticks.

Why It's Mighty

A naturally sweet frozen treat featuring all three signature Nutty Trail Mix textures.

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