One of the most challenging things for Moms is getting our kids to eat healthy. Snacks can be very tricky since so many of them that are advertised are UNhealthy! Because of this, I have complied a list of 40 healthy snack ideas to get your creative juices going, and get your kids eating healthier! Before we get started, keep in mind that kids are just like us! They eat with their eyes first. So, always make sure that when you are presenting healthy alternatives that you are making them visually appealing! 40 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids 1. Cheese. Wedges, strips, chunks and blocks. Create fun shapes and designs. Cheese is a fun and healthy snack that is packed with many flavor variations. 2. Fresh Fruit. Fresh fruit should be far more prevalent in a person's diet than sugar. Teaching our children to love fresh fruit will benefit them throughout life. Make it fun. Combine it with cheeses, or other healthy pairings. You can also get creative with presentation and make fun … [Read more...]
12 Scrumptious Chicken Recipes
I am always looking for a good recipe, and chicken is a favorite protein in our home, so it is the one I cook the most. Sadly, it is really easy to get into a recipe rut with chicken. So, I set out to find some new chicken dishes, and found quite a few. Below are 12 Scrumptious Chicken Recipes that you simply must try out for yourself! One of them is mine, but the rest are made by fabulous cooks around the web! Here are 12 Scrumptious Chicken Recipes you will definitely want to add to your recipe mix! Cheesy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Casserole Pecan Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Merlot Cherry Sauce Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Spicy Glazed Chicken Skillet Chicken Nachos With Spicy Salsa Verde Shrimp, Sausage and Chicken Creole Chicken Alfredo Bake Chicken Fajita Filo Bites Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Creamy Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry Quick and Easy Wonton Chicken Tacos Grilled Chicken Breast with Pineapple Mango Salsa My mouth is already watering! I … [Read more...]
California Raisins Pumpkin Bread #SnacktoSchool #LoveYourRaisins
Kids are back in school and trying to get them to eat healthy snacks can be a challenge. However, not impossible! Adding delicious California raisins to your dishes will not only ad loads of flavor, it will pack a powerful nutrition punch as well! California Raisins are an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun fruit you can feel good about sending with your kids as they head back to school or offering as an after-school snack. The ingredient list says it all: Raisins. Here are a few ways you can add California raisins to your back to school snacks... 1. Add them to any trail mix or granola recipe. 2. Add them to a bread recipe (see mine below). 3. Make ants on a log. It is so simple. Just spread some peanut butter on celery and your California raisins ... "ants" ... are in a line on top of the peanut butter. 4. Make it simple and just have them on the go! California Raisins are a great choice for wholesome, healthy, on-the-go snacking. They are a great value, too! According to the USDA, … [Read more...]
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