Why Healthy Smash Cake For My Toddler?
On Faith’s first birthday I made a beautiful and creative watermelon cake for her, and now for her 2 years old we made this vegan smash cake, and was a huge success.
Instead of making the day a total sugar bomb, I decided to make my own smash cake using many of the same ingredients she is used to, and enjoys, on a regular basis.
For instance, bananas, strawberries, cashews, dates, and non-dairy milk are things that Faith eats often and enjoys.
While this came out to be more of a muffin or bread texture than a cake, she didn’t know the difference. She loved ❤️
Why a Healthy Smash Cake?
Major health organizations, like the American Heart Association, recommend waiting until at least two years of age to introduce added sugar to kids. Even after age two, it’s best to limit sugar intake to less than six teaspoons (or 25 grams) per day.
Why? Research shows that eating large amounts of added sugar is linked to a heightened risk for issues like high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Since early childhood is a time when numerous health habits begin to form.
That’s Why We Love This Healthy Smash Cake.
So, if you’re looking for a healthy alternative for your baby’s birthday cake, I highly recommend this recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free… as well as kid-tested and delicious!
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