Top Kitchen Scraps You Can Use for Skincare

Most of us toss scraps like banana peels, cucumber ends, or citrus rinds without a second thought. But these everyday kitchen leftovers can actually be turned into simple, effective skincare right at home. Here’s a guide to the top kitchen scraps you can use for nourishing, brightening, and soothing your skin.

Mini Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Protein-Packed • Hidden Veggies • Family & Toddler Friendly

These mini turkey meatloaves bake up perfectly moist and tender, filled with shredded carrots and zucchini for hidden veggie power. Topped with a lightly sweet smoky sauce, they’re balanced, nutrient-dense, and ready in under 30 minutes, ideal for meal prep or busy weeknights.

Ultra-Gelatinous Bone Broth

Mineral-Rich • Collagen-Packed • Gut & Skin Healing

This deeply nourishing bone broth is loaded with marrow bones, oxtail, pork feet, and chicken backs, feet, and wings — all slow-simmered with fresh herbs and veggies for 36 hours at high altitude to create an ultra-gelatinous, mineral-dense elixir that’s amazing for joints, skin, gut lining, and postpartum recovery.

High-Protein Toddler-Friendly Poptarts

Clean Ingredients • Protein-Rich • Naturally Sweetened

These little poptarts are made with almond flour, tapioca, and protein powder for a nutritious, crumbly crust that’s toddler-approved. Filled with a fiber-rich raspberry-spinach chia jam and optionally topped with a pink coconut cream glaze, they’re perfect for growing bodies (and mamas who sneak a bite too).

Lemon Ginger Couscous Soup

Immune-Boosting • Anti-Inflammatory • Postpartum & Gut Healing

This bright, mineral-rich soup combines lemon, ginger, and fresh herbs with nourishing ghee, collagen-rich broth, and pearl couscous (or quinoa). It’s designed to deeply support postpartum recovery, soothe digestion, and keep your skin glowing and immune system strong.

Armpit Detox Paste

Deep Cleanse • Hydration • Toxin-Draw
This simple mask uses activated charcoal, coconut oil, and baking soda to deeply detox, soothe irritation, and hydrate. It’s perfect for a gentle weekly reset to unclog pores and restore a healthy glow…plus it’s safe and gentle enough to use on sensitive skin.

Homemade Freezer-Friendly Uncrustables (ABJ)

Protein-Rich • Fiber-Packed • Naturally Sweetened

Made with your own homemade almond butter and a fresh strawberry-raspberry-spinach jam, these crustless sandwiches are toddler-approved, freezer-friendly, and perfect for healthy lunches or snacks…no processed sugars or fillers.

Postpartum Rose Chai Latte

Hormone-Balancing • Skin-Glowing • Nervous System Nourishing

This warm, floral chai latte is designed to support postpartum recovery, from balanced hormones and stress resilience to glowing skin, hair regrowth, and gut healing. Made with adaptogens, warming spices, and collagen for the ultimate self-care ritual.

Green Gut Soup

Alkalizing • Anti-Inflammatory • Skin & Digestion Loving
This vibrant soup is loaded with gut-healing veggies, healthy fats from avocado and pumpkin seeds, and soothing herbs for an ultra-nourishing bowl. It’s quick to make, easy on digestion, and naturally supports glowing skin and a balanced gut. Parasite Cleanse.

Marbled Rose Chai Gut-Healing Jello Bites

Anti-Inflammatory • Collagen-Rich • Gut Soothing

These beautiful marbled bites are crafted with marshmallow root tea, gelatin, and warming chai spices for a uniquely gut-healing, skin-loving, hormone-friendly treat. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and boosted by egg white proteins, they’re a fun, sliceable snack that feels like a marshmallow-meets-jello hybrid…perfect for postpartum recovery, toddler treats, or just a glow-up snack.

Postpartum Gingerbread Porridge 

Iron-Rich • Gut-Loving • Hormone & Milk Supply Supportive

This deeply nourishing porridge combines fiber-rich oats, protein-packed quinoa, warming spices, and natural sweeteners like molasses and date nectar. It’s designed to balance blood sugar, replenish postpartum iron stores, and gently support milk supply — all in a creamy, comforting bowl.

Fo Sushi Plate

Crispy Air-Fried Rice Cakes with Smashed Avocado & Yuzu Miso Ponzu Chili Oil

Bright • Gut-Friendly • Anti-Inflammatory
These crispy sushi rice cakes are air-fried for a light crunch, topped with creamy smashed avocado, and finished with a bright, umami-packed yuzu miso ponzu chili oil drizzle. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or elegant small plate that’s toddler-friendly minus the drizzle.

Banana Spinach Protein Pancakes

Hidden Veggies • Protein-Rich • Naturally Sweetened

These toddler-approved pancakes pack Greek yogurt, oats, banana, and spinach for a balanced, nutrient-dense breakfast that supports gut health, glowing skin, and strong muscles…all in under 20 minutes.

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

Protein-Packed • Gut-Healing • Skin-Glowing

A simple, wholesome bowl featuring juicy Mediterranean-spiced chicken, collagen-rich bone broth brown rice, and a refreshing minimal-ingredient tzatziki. It’s balanced, toddler-friendly, and perfect for quick nourishing lunches.

Rose Milk Steamer

Hormone-Balancing • Skin-Glowing • Nervous System Calming

This gentle, floral milk steamer skips the chai spices for a simpler rose-infused drink. It’s designed to hydrate your skin, support calm hormones, and soothe your nervous system, a beautiful ritual for postpartum days, cozy evenings, or toddler tea parties.

Teriyaki Basil Chicken

This quick teriyaki chicken is made with coconut cream and almond butter for a rich, velvety glaze. It’s brightened with fresh basil and comes together in under 30 minutes for a protein-rich, anti-inflammatory meal that even toddlers will love.

Veggie Mac & Cheese

Creamy, comforting, and veggie-packed, this toddler-approved mac is loaded with hidden nutrition, healthy fats, and gluten-free goodness.

No-Bake “Cheesecake” Bites

A dreamy no-bake dessert made with real ingredients, beautiful pastel layers, and a nourishing twist. These colorful 'cheesecake' bars are made with yogurt and coconut cream instead of traditional cream cheese, making them protein-rich, toddler-friendly, and perfect for holidays or weekday magic.

Deep Golden Ghee

Ghee is liquid gold…rich, nutty, and packed with healthy fats that support hormones, skin health, and digestion. This slow-simmered version has a deep toasted flavor and gorgeous golden hue, made simply at home with one star ingredient.

Veggie Frittata

This frittata is a one-pan wonder, filled with fiber-rich veggies, healthy fats, and clean protein to fuel your morning (or anytime) with ease. It’s quick to prep, simple to cook, and delicious hot or cold, perfect for postpartum moms and growing toddlers alike.