Banana Ghost Pops
Banana Ghost Pops

Sweet Halloween treats don’t have to be loaded with sugar. This cute little ghost will keep both you and your little goblins happy. Ingredients Banana Vanilla yogurt Chocolate chips Shredded coconut (if you want it more fine, just pulse it in a food processor) Instructions The first step is to freeze your bananas. Peel them … Continue reading “Banana Ghost Pops”

Tasty Tots
Tasty Tots

A healthy, kid-friendly alternative to traditional “fried” potatoes, Tasty Tots are made with sweet potatoes and garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Taste-tested by over 200 students with rave reviews, it is the winner of a national recipe challenge. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Makes 36 Tots Ingredients 5 cups fresh sweet potatoes, peeled, coarsely … Continue reading “Tasty Tots”

Frozen Fruit Kabobs
Frozen Fruit Kabobs

Here is a fun twist on the Popsicle. Not only are they super easy to make, but they are a healthy and delicious way to cool down this summer! And the variations are endless. This Fourth of July, try using strawberries, bananas, and blueberries with some drizzled white chocolate. Or if your children are learning … Continue reading “Frozen Fruit Kabobs”

On-The-Go Veggie McMuffin
On-The-Go Veggie McMuffin

A healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be time consuming. This recipe is great because you can freeze the entire thing and then just heat and go, or you can freeze part of it and then assemble it in more of a fresh style. Ingredients: 12 eggs, whisked 2 cups baby spinach, chopped (Other veggies as … Continue reading “On-The-Go Veggie McMuffin”

Berry Good Muffins
Berry Good Muffins

Serve these tasty muffins for breakfast or as an after-school snack. Prep time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1-1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. rolled oats ¼ c. brown sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 c. skim milk 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1¼ c. blueberries ¾ c. raspberries Directions: Preheat the … Continue reading “Berry Good Muffins”

Coconut Tortilla Snowflakes
Coconut Tortilla Snowflakes

These super cute snowflakes make for a great winter treat and kids love to make them. Plus they are a great source of iron, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Ingredients 6 wheat tortillas Canola or vegetable oil Coconut Cinnamon Powder sugar, colored sugar or edible glitter (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Warm … Continue reading “Coconut Tortilla Snowflakes”

Caramel Apple Buffet
Caramel Apple Buffet

Caramel apples are yummy, but a little daunting to eat. Little ones will find this scaled-down version a bit easier to take a bite out of. But the big question is, does an apple a day keep the doctor away—even if it is covered in caramel, chocolate, and marshmallows? Ingredients Washed apples Bag of caramels … Continue reading “Caramel Apple Buffet”

5 Minute Green Microwave Muffin
5 Minute Green Microwave Muffin

A green microwave muffin? Are you intrigued? We were! We tried it and turns out that it is a delicious and simple way to add veggies to your kids’ diets. Ingredients: 1 egg 2 TB milk (or coconut milk) 1 TB vanilla 1 C spinach 1 banana 1/3 C frozen peaches (strawberries work great too!) … Continue reading “5 Minute Green Microwave Muffin”

Give Me a Parfait!
Give Me a Parfait!

Parfaits look fabulous, taste fabulous, and are fabulously easy to make. So if you are scared of your kitchen or if you are looking for a healthy recipe that your kids can make, then try a parfait. In its simplest form, a yogurt parfait is basically fruit, yogurt, and granola layered together. The Basics Ingredients … Continue reading “Give Me a Parfait!”

Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites
Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites

Help your little ones get their alphabet down cold while also enjoying a healthy snack. Kids go crazy for these because they taste like ice cream, but they are just low-fat yogurt. And even better, they are absurdly easy to make. They also make feeding yogurt to your toddler a lot less messy! What You … Continue reading “Frozen Yogurt Alphabet Bites”

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