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Welcome to Sprout & Shine Nutrition! Founded by Dianna Scott, a Registered Dietitian with a focus on pediatric and family nutrition support.

Our goal is to enhance children's health and nutrition through family-focused, evidence-based nutrition education.

08/12/2026

Picky eating is a normal part of childhood—but that doesn’t mean we have to stop offering new foods. 🌱

Food exploration can help children become more comfortable with unfamiliar foods without the pressure to eat them. Encourage your child to look, touch, smell, lick, taste, and play with new foods while keeping mealtimes relaxed and positive. Remember: exposure takes time, and every interaction with a new food is a step forward! 🌱✨

Looking for more strategies to support your picky eater? Book a session with Sprout & Shine Nutrition for personalized, practical tips to help your child build a positive relationship with food.

📩 Book through the link in bio or visit sproutandshinenutrition.com

08/05/2026

🌱✨ The first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to age 2—are one of the most important windows for lifelong health.

Research shows that avoiding added sugars and limiting ultra-processed foods during pregnancy, infancy and toddlerhood supports healthy growth, taste preferences, and oral health, while helping establish lifelong eating habits and significantly reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease later in life.

✨ Looking for support with starting solids, picky eating, or family nutrition? Book a personalized nutrition appointment through the link in my bio.

08/04/2026

🫐 Blueberry Yogurt Bars 🫐

Looking for a simple, nutrient-packed breakfast or snack for your little one? These soft Blueberry Yogurt Bars are perfect for baby-led weaning! They’re easy to hold, naturally rich in protein and calcium, and have a soft texture that’s ideal for developing eaters.

Ingredients:
🫐 120 g full-fat plain Greek yogurt (6%)
🥚 1 egg
🌾 2 tbsp flour
🫐 ⅓ cup frozen blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
3. Pour into a small parchment-lined baking dish or silicone mold.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the centre is set.
5. Allow to cool completely before cutting into baby-friendly strips or squares.

✨ Why you’ll love them:
🌱 Soft and easy for little hands to hold
🌱 Great source of protein and calcium
🌱 Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or on-the-go
🌱 Freezer-friendly for quick meal prep.

💙 Book an appointment with Sprout & Shine Nutrition for more dietitian-approved BLW recipes and evidence-based feeding tips!

07/14/2026

🥕 Soft, nutritious, and naturally sweet! These Carrot Chia Muffins are one of our favourite make-ahead snacks for babies and kids. They’re packed with veggies, contain no added sugar, and have a soft texture that’s perfect for Baby-Led Weaning (6+ months), toddlers, and even busy parents! 💛

✨ Sprout & Shine Tip: Chia seeds add an extra boost of fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based omega-3s.

Ingredients
🥕 400 g carrots, cooked and puréed or mashed (about 5 medium carrots)
🥚 2 eggs
🧈 100 g melted butter or a mild oil
🌾 1¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
🥄 2 tsp baking powder
🍂 1 tsp cinnamon
🌱 2 tbsp chia seeds

Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2️⃣ Cook carrots until tender, drain well, then mash or purée.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the carrots, eggs, butter/oil, and cinnamon.
4️⃣ Stir in the flour, baking powder, and chia seeds until just combined.
5️⃣ Divide into a greased muffin tin (makes 12 regular or about 30 mini muffins).
6️⃣ Bake 15 minutes for mini muffins or 20–25 minutes for regular muffins, until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool and enjoy!

💡 These freeze beautifully, making them a great option for quick breakfasts, lunchboxes, or on-the-go snacks 🌱✨

07/06/2026

🍎 Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Looking for an easy breakfast or snack that’s perfect for Baby-Led Weaning and the whole family? This Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is soft, naturally sweetened with fruit, and packed with fibre to help keep little tummies satisfied.

✨ Great for:
🤍 Babies 6+ months (BLW)
🤍 Toddlers
🤍 Meal prep
🤍 Freezing for busy mornings

Ingredients
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1½ cups milk (breast milk, formula, dairy milk, or fortified unsweetened soy milk)
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 medium apple, thinly sliced or finely diced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and flaxseed.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, banana, eggs, and vanilla.
4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
5. Fold in half of the apple and layer the remaining slices on top. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon if desired.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
7. Cool before cutting into finger-sized strips or squares for little hands.

💡 Serve as is, or top with plain Greek yogurt or a thin layer of natural nut or seed butter for an extra protein boost.

06/29/2026

✨ Personalized nutrition is here! ✨

I’m excited to announce that Sprout & Shine Nutrition is now offering Nutrigenomix® Genetic Testing!

Using a simple cheek swab, Nutrigenomix analyzes genetic variations that influence how your body responds to nutrients. Your results are used to create personalized nutrition recommendations based on your unique genetic profile.

This testing can provide valuable insights to support:
🌱 General health & wellness
🤰 Fertility & preconception
🤱 Pregnancy nutrition
🏃 Athletic performance & recovery
❤️ Heart health
🦴 Bone health
⚖️ Weight management
☕ Caffeine metabolism
💊 Nutrient needs (including vitamins like folate, vitamin D, iron, omega-3s, and more)

Whether you’re looking to optimize your health, prepare for pregnancy, improve athletic performance, or better understand your body’s nutritional needs, this test can help take the guesswork out of nutrition.

✨ Sprout & Shine Nutrition is offering Nutrigenomix testing at a discounted rate.

📩 Send me a DM for pricing, details, or to learn whether Nutrigenomix testing is a good fit for your goals!

06/14/2026

🍌🥞 3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes 🥞🍌

Soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for little hands, these pancakes are a favourite for both BLW babies and toddlers. Bonus: pour the batter into fun shapes like hearts, stars, or little animals to make mealtime extra exciting. ✨🦕⭐

Ingredients:
• 1 ripe banana (the more brown spots, the sweeter!)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or oat flour)

Optional: A pinch of cinnamon or a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavour.

Instructions:
1️⃣ Mash the banana in a bowl until very smooth with minimal lumps.
2️⃣ Add the egg, flour, and optional cinnamon or vanilla. Mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
4️⃣ Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into the pan to create mini pancakes—or use the batter to make fun shapes!
5️⃣ Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden and the edges begin to set. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until cooked through.
6️⃣ Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or a quick snack. Save this recipe and tag us if your little one gives them a try! 💛

05/14/2026

Homemade sweet potato teething biscuits ✨🦷

A simple, nourishing snack for sore gums made with wholesome ingredients. These homemade teething biscuits are naturally sweetened with sweet potato, easy to hold for little hands, and perfect for baby-led weaning.

Ingredients:
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
• 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F
2️⃣ Blend oats into a fine flour using a food processor
3️⃣ Add remaining ingredients and blend until a dough forms
4️⃣ Roll dough between parchment paper to ¼–½ inch thick
5️⃣ Cut into strips or shapes easy for baby to hold
6️⃣ Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through
7️⃣ Cool completely to allow biscuits to firm up
8️⃣ Freeze for at least 1 hour before serving for extra teething relief ✨

These are great for:
✔️ Practicing self-feeding skills
✔️ Soothing teething gums
✔️ Exposure to new textures + flavours
✔️ A wholesome homemade snack option

Book a session with Sprout & Shine Nutrition for more information on feeding your little one! 🌱

05/07/2026

A little peek into a day of baby-led weaning with my 6 month old 🌱 ✨

🍳 Breakfast:
• Omelette strips
• Avocado
• Iron-fortified oatmeal + peanut butter

🥣 Dinner:
• Butternut squash + ground beef
• Cottage cheese
• Avocado

These meals included important nutrients for growing babies like iron, zinc, protein, healthy fats, calcium, and fibre 🌱 Plus, introducing allergens like peanuts early and consistently is an important part of starting solids.

One of my favourite parts of BLW is that baby can often eat the same foods as the rest of the family with simple modifications 🤍 Family meals help babies learn eating skills, explore new foods, and create positive mealtime experiences together.

Need support with starting solids or navigating picky eating? Send me a message or book a nutrition session with Sprout & Shine Nutrition 🌱

05/06/2026

I am excited and honoured to share that Sprout & Shine Nutrition has been nominated for Best Nutritional Services in the Best of Port Perry Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 🤍✨

I would be so grateful for your vote and continued support! Every vote helps support my small local business and allows me to continue helping families in our community thrive 🌱

🗳️ Voting is open May 4–29
🔗 Link to vote! https://best-businesses.thereaderschoice.ca/o/port-perry/readers-choice-2026-voting/health-beauty-and-wellness/best-nutritional-services?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARnbdNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac0vazpdca86IYPbvAJVzr8XAmIW6dsdeMlSlb0tGvTOeHhJrMdfo_JbfWKUA_aem_wQYFydMowX3Daih-F5Lopw

Thank you!🌱✨

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