Sprout & Shine Nutrition

Sprout & Shine Nutrition 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.

Homemade sweet potato teething biscuits ✨🦷A simple, nourishing snack for sore gums made with wholesome ingredients. Thes...
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! 🌱

A little peek into a day of baby-led weaning with my 6 month old 🌱 ✨🍳 Breakfast:• Omelette strips• Avocado• Iron-fortifi...
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 🌱

I am excited and honoured to share that Sprout & Shine Nutrition has been nominated for Best Nutritional Services in the...
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!🌱✨

Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats 🍓✨Your busy-morning, high-protein, hormone-supportive breakfast 💪Creamy, satisfying,...
04/27/2026

Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats 🍓✨
Your busy-morning, high-protein, hormone-supportive breakfast 💪

Creamy, satisfying, and packed with fibre + protein to keep blood sugar stable and energy steady (no mid-morning crash over here 🙌).

For one serving:

* 3/4 cup strawberries
* 1/4 cup milk of choice
* 1/2 cup high-protein Greek yogurt
* 1/2 cup (gluten-free) rolled oats
* 1 tbsp chia seeds
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 scoop protein powder of choice

Instructions:

1. Blend strawberries, protein powder + milk until smooth
2. Mix with oats, yogurt, chia, and vanilla
3. Refrigerate 2+ hours (or overnight)
4. Enjoy 🌱✨

💡 Why we love it:
– Protein + fibre = balanced blood sugar
– Chia seeds = omega-3s + gut support
– Easy prep = consistency made simple

Perfect for postpartum mamas, busy mornings, or anyone wanting a nourishing grab-and-go breakfast 🌱

Ready to feel your best with a plan that actually fits your life?
✨ Book your session through the link in bio

🌱Around 6 months of age, iron becomes especially important. Babies are born with iron stores, but by this age those stor...
04/22/2026

🌱Around 6 months of age, iron becomes especially important. Babies are born with iron stores, but by this age those stores start to run low — and iron needs actually increase to support rapid brain development, oxygen transport, and overall growth. That’s why iron-rich foods should be one of the first priorities when starting solids.

This plate is a great example of how simple, whole foods can work together:
• Iron-rich ground chicken to help meet those increasing needs
• Vitamin C from carrots to enhance iron absorption
• Healthy fats from avocado and olive oil to support brain development and keep baby satisfied
• Cucumber for hydration, crunch, and exposure to new textures

When we focus on nutrient-dense foods — especially prioritizing iron early on — every bite truly counts 💛

It doesn’t have to be complicated — just thoughtful pairings and a variety of textures, flavours, and nutrients.

Follow along or book a session for more tips on starting solids and simple meal ideas 🍽️ ✨

Starting solids is more than just food—it’s learning, exploring, and building confidence 💛At Sprout & Shine Nutrition, w...
04/14/2026

Starting solids is more than just food—it’s learning, exploring, and building confidence 💛

At Sprout & Shine Nutrition, we encourage self-feeding, curiosity, and yes… the mess! From squished avocado to broccoli on the floor, every moment is part of the process.

When babies are given the space to touch, taste, and explore, they develop important skills like coordination, independence, and a positive relationship with food.

Ready to start solids with confidence? Send us a message or book a consult to get personalized support for your little one. 🌱✨

✨ Fueling strength training in pregnancy — benefits for parent and baby ✨Weight lifting during pregnancy is supported by...
02/10/2026

✨ Fueling strength training in pregnancy — benefits for parent and baby ✨

Weight lifting during pregnancy is supported by research and is associated with benefits including improved functional strength, better glucose regulation, reduced pregnancy-related aches, and support for postpartum recovery 💪✨

Because pregnancy increases energy, protein, and fluid needs, fueling matters even more when strength training:

🔬 Evidence-based pregnancy fueling for lifting:
🌱 Carbohydrates to support training energy and blood glucose
🌱 Protein to support muscle repair, maternal tissue growth, and fetal development
🌱 Fluids + electrolytes to account for increased blood volume, sweat losses, and thermoregulation changes
🌱 Adequate total calories to prevent under-fueling and excessive fatigue

There are fetal benefits too. Adequate maternal nutrition and appropriate exercise are linked with healthy fetal growth, improved placental function, and reduced risk of excessive or inadequate birth weight 🔬🤍

Strength training is not about “bouncing back” — it’s about supporting a strong, capable body through pregnancy and into postpartum 🤍

At Sprout & Shine Nutrition, we provide evidence-based prenatal nutrition support that complements safe movement and strength training across pregnancy.

🤰 Personalized pregnancy + exercise nutrition support available — link in bio.

From 6–12 months, solid foods are about exposure, not intake 🌱✨Touching, tasting, gagging, spitting out — it all counts ...
02/01/2026

From 6–12 months, solid foods are about exposure, not intake 🌱✨
Touching, tasting, gagging, spitting out — it all counts as learning.

✔ Repeated exposure > perfect meals
✔ Gagging = skill development
✔ Variety early helps reduce picky eating later
✔ Breastmilk/formula still does the heavy lifting

Progress isn’t linear — and that’s normal.

Need individualized guidance for your baby or family? Book a call with a Registered Dietitian at Sprout & Shine Nutrition (link in bio).

❤️ Heart Month Treat! ❤️Celebrating love + nourishment this February with heart-shaped peanut butter cookies made with w...
02/01/2026

❤️ Heart Month Treat! ❤️
Celebrating love + nourishment this February with heart-shaped peanut butter cookies made with wholesome ingredients! These are perfect for little hands, family baking days, and mindful moments around the table 🍪💕

Ingredients:
✨ 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
✨ ½ cup honey
✨ 1 tsp vanilla
✨ 1 cup almond flour

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey & vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Add almond flour and mix until fully combined.
4️⃣ Shape dough into balls and gently press into heart shapes — then flatten slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
5️⃣ Place cookies on the baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt if you like.
6️⃣ Bake ~12 minutes or until edges start to turn golden.
7️⃣ Let cool before enjoying and sharing with your loved ones! 🍪💞

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Because soup + grilled cheese never gets old 💛This version packs in extra protein and nutrients — family-approved and fr...
10/19/2025

Because soup + grilled cheese never gets old 💛
This version packs in extra protein and nutrients — family-approved and freezer-friendly (recipe below)!🌱

💡 Why this works
✨Each bowl of the soup offers ~10 g of protein (without adding meat) thanks to bone broth + cottage cheese.
✨Butternut squash brings natural sweetness, vitamins A & C, fibre & potassium.
✨The grilled cheese adds extra (and much-loved) comfort!
✨It’s cozy, family-friendly, and simple enough for a weeknight.

🍲 High-Protein Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients (makes ~6 servings)
• 1 large butternut squash (~3–3.5 lb), halved, seeds removed
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 shallot, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (divided)
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage (divided)
• 4 cups bone broth
• ¾ cup small-curd cottage cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon honey

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (≈ 200 °C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Rub the cut faces of the squash with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp sage. Place cut side down. Add garlic cloves and the shallot to the tray, drizzle lightly with olive oil. Roast ~40–45 minutes until squash is very soft.
3. Meanwhile, in a large soup pot, combine bone broth + remaining spices (1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp sage, cumin, nutmeg, honey). Bring to simmer.
4. Once squash is tender, scoop out the flesh (skin should peel away easily) and cut into cubes. Add squash + roasted garlic + shallot to the pot. Simmer ~10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, stir in cottage cheese. Puree with an immersion blender (or in a blender) until silky smooth. Taste & adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve soup hot, with grilled cheese on the side. Enjoy!

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