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Frugal, Nutritious Snacks for Children
Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are overweight, also.
It's not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other "junk food" are good for them.
While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is available to our children in our own homes.
Here are a few healthy alternatives to those fat and sugar laden "store-bought" snacks.
Please note that snacks and foods containing honey,nuts or popcorn are not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
>Peanut Butter Balls
1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1 cup toasted wheat germ 1 tablespoons powdered milk
Mix ingredients well, shape into balls. Roll in coconut if desired. Store in refrigerator.
>Popcorn is a great snack food. It is a good source of fiber and low in calories--until you add toppings. Don't add salt, but try sprinkling grated Parmesan or American cheese on top.
Zipper top bags of popcorn are handy for taking along on picnics and other outings.
>Honey "Cracker Jacks"
6 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup butter or margarine 6 cups popped popcorn 1 cup peanuts
Melt honey and butter in microwave until melted and blended. Let cool. Mix peanuts and popcorn; pour honey mixture over and stir till coated. Spread in single layer in shallow baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Stir several times during baking. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Store in airtight container.
>Apricot Nectar
Soak 1/2 cup dried apricots in 2 cups of pineapple juice for about 1 hour. Process in blender till smooth.
>Fruity Soda Drink
Combine equal amounts of carbonated water with fruit juice. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
>Banana Smoothie
1 1/4 cups milk 1 banana 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Process in blender till smooth. This is a good way to use up bananas.
With summer coming up, frozen snacks will be on our grocery lists. Why not try these alternatives?
>Homemade Frozen Pops
1 6-oz. can frozen juice concentrate, softened try orange, grape, or fruit punch 1 juice can water 2 containers of plain yogurt popsicle sticks and cups
Process in blender. Pour into cups and insert sticks. Freeze.
Small paper cups work pretty well as molds for these recipes.
>Make Your Own Pudding Pops
1 small pkg. instant pudding mix--any flavor 1 3/4 cup lowfat milk
Mix as directed on package. Once again, pour into molds and add sticks. Freeze.
These ideas should help feed those hungry kids on these warm spring and summer days!
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“Healthy Snacks and Recipe Ideas for Kids” Today...more than ever it appears to be essential for parents/ care givers to be sure to provide healthy snacks and healthy recipes for kids.
There are more obese and over weight children today than ever before. Its no wonder...I mean with the vast array of junk food available, quick pre-packaged foods and liquids are kids are getting bigger and bigger. Then...lets talk about the decrease in activity.
“Halloween recipe for kid” A Halloween cake is not only the perfect dessert for any
Halloween party and a must have for someone with a birthday on
or around October 31st, but also makes a great center piece for
your food table if you are throwing any type of Halloween party.
Here are two simple, yet impressive Halloween cakes that you can
try this year.
“Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies” Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - These cookies use sweet rice flour, also known as glutinous rice flour. Don't be fooled by the name; there's no gluten in glutinous rice flour (or any rice flour, for that matter). This flour, like most gluten-free flours, is easy to find if an Asian grocery can be located. It can also be found in many boutique grocery stores, such as Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Other gluten-free flours may be substituted, but be prepared to adjust the amount of flour needed to compensate for variations in starchiness.
“Fairy Cakes” Children love birthday parties with Great party cakes and treats, here are some party favorites. With these easy party recipes your children will love to help decorate their party treats.
“Everyone Loves Chocolate Chip Cookies” If you are like me, you remember how much you loved visiting
grandma's house as a kid. You loved it because you got spoiled
there. She let you play any game you wanted, you got to be
silly and goofy, and you could even have candy before dinner.
Grandma let you do all of the things that your mom said no to.
But there is another reason kids love going to grandma's house
to visit: her chocolate chip cookies.
“Wholemeal Rusk’s” This healthy Toddlers Activity recipe is handy to have when your little one starts those teething worries, you will always have satisfaction with this Toddlers Activity recipe using wholemeal teething Rusk’s, helping to sooth the pain.
“Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries At Home” It isn't hard to tell when spring has arrived officially. I
agree that the signs aren't always clear when you look at the
weather, but they are clear when you look at the produce
section of your grocery store. For example, strawberries are
always in abundant in the spring. You will find many grocery
stores offering them at very affordable prices during this
season.
“Homemade Banana Bread” Brunch is on of the easiest serving that can be made and best
suited for a get together. A Sunday brunch is very soothing
time for everyone. A number of brunch Recipes exist which can
be prepared will ahead, so that more time can be spent with
your guests rather than with the preparation of food. One of
the most popular items is banana bread. It so easy that even
children can lend you a hand in its preparation. You can ask
them to peel and mash the bananas.
“Cottage Cheese Pancakes” Your 2 year old will love This Toddlers Activity recipe enjoying a healthy start with a treat. The whole family will enjoy this treat, asking for more.
“Delicious Christmas Cookies Recipe” Keep your kidsbusy during Christmas break baking cookies to give as Christmas gifts. Below are some common Christmas cookies that aren't too hard to make and are great for Christmas sharing.
“Christmas Cookies: Santa's Midnight Snack” Cookies. Who doesn't love them? We dip them in milk. We cover them
with icing and sprinkles. We make them in various shapes and sizes
and devour them with abandon, not giving a second thought to their
caloric content.
“Baby Recipe” Start your baby’s day off with this great baby recipe; it’s a quick and easy breakfast for bubs. Your baby is sure to enjoy this tasty start. Try it and watch your baby enjoy every spoonful.
“Two Cool Ice Cream Desserts For Those Hot Summer Days” Summer is here and everyone likes the idea of ice cream. If you
are throwing a dinner party or just having some friends over for dinner, you will amaze them when you bring out this ice cream dessert. It looks like a watermelon, even when you slice it.
“Banana Oats” This Toddlers Activity recipe is just perfect for your 6 month old baby, bubs is going to love it. Introduce oats gradually, as oats may causes a rash in some children. This is a very easy Toddlers Activity recipe.
“Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe” This is our families secret chocolate chip recipe. We have a large family so this one makes over 4 dozen chocolate chip cookies. You can experiment with most cookie recipes to adjust to your own taste.
“Chocolate Fondue - Two Delicious Recipes” Are you an old pro when it comes to making delicious desserts? Do your guests rave about your cakes and pies? The next time you have company over for dessert, why not try something different.
“Chocolate Soufflés Recipes” This is a mouth-watering recipe for chocolate souffles. Here are 2 recipes to make this tempting delight!
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“6 Ice Popsicle Recipes” These six easy recipes will make your children happy and areeasy to make. Give them a try.
“Two Cool Ice Cream Desserts For Those Hot Summer Days” Summer is here and everyone likes the idea of ice cream. If you are throwing a dinner party or just having some friends over for dinner, you will amaze them when you bring out this ice cream dessert. It looks like a watermelon, even when you slice it. It even has the 'seeds'. It is easy to make and so impressive.
“Birthday Party Recipes - 5 Tips For The Perfect
Princess Party Menu ” You're ready... your princess has invited the belles of the ball to the finest Princess Birthday Party of the year. You've purchased decorations, planned a few games and have some lovely take home gifts for your guests.
“Two Great Family Favorite Chocolate Recipes” Southern chocolate cobbler doesn't exactly sound like something edible. However, do try this recipe and you will be hooked. The following are ingredients needed to make the southern chocolate cobbler:
“10 Steps For Cooking-Up Family Memories” The kitchen is the perfect place for making memories. When you spend time baking, cooking and enjoying meals with your family, you create happy memories you and your children will cherish forever.
Birthday Recipes Now it's time to plan the finest menu for your royal princess and her court. Let's make it so fabulous that the girls will remember this day when they're planning their future daughter's parties and one that will make your princess throw her hands around your neck and say, "Oh mom! You're the best ever!"
Everyone loves a good Easter cookie, here is my favorite recipe:
Sugar Free Icecream Base Pour mixture into a blender or food processor, add rest of milk and remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to freeze. Blend for a few seconds before pouring into the ice cream maker.
Pecan Pie Usually made for Thanksgiving, but it's so yummy I don't think it matters
Simple Recipes For Small Hands Like so many other unsuspecting yet well-meaning moms, I gave my four-year-old son pots and pans, with a few uncooked beans in each, and a big wooden spoon. The result? A four-year-old banging pots and pans with a big wooden spoon while I slide across the floor on uncooked beans.
Sprout Your Own Salad Growing a "garden" of sprouts requires much less effort than traditional outdoor or window gardens.
Rinsing and draining several different kinds of sprouts takes only about 15 minutes a day and can provide a large variety of fresh vegetables not available in markets...and all for just pennies a day.
TIPS FOR PLEASING THE PICKY EATERS When our first few children were toddlers, we dreaded dinnertime. We would prepare all kinds of sensible meals composed of what we thought were healthy, appealing foods.
New Smoothie Recipes A great rang of smoothie and milkshake recipes. Take your pick or try them all
Packing A Healthy Lunchbox Over the years, the school cafeteria has become a place of too many choices. From franchise fast food offerings to the usual stuff we grew up with, most kids don't know how to pick a healthy lunch or are not inclined to do so considering the many tempting offerings.
Make Sure Your Childs Lunch Is Safe Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime.
Lets Bake A Tradition The holidays often bring to mind the image of baking sugar cookies, cut into all sorts of holiday shapes, and decorated with sprinkles. It's a fun holiday tradition you can start with your preschoolers, or even your older children.
Homemade Baby Food Making your own baby food gives you the distinct advantage of controlling what goes into your baby's sensitive tummy. You determine how much, if any, sugar and spices your baby gets.
Kids Fun And Fruity Recipes Sometimes the easiest way to get children to eat healthy is to let them have a hand in making their own snacks?and add whipped cream on top. Here are two fruity recipes that are fun and easy to make, and even more fun to eat.
Frugal, Nutritious Snack For Children While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is available to our children in our own homes. Here are a few healthy alternatives to those fat and sugar laden "store-bought" snacks.
Freezing Cookies If you're looking ahead to the holiday season and wondering how you're going to get all your baking done, consider freezing your cookie dough or fresh baked cookies ahead of time.
Fizzy Sherbet Science Lesson Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop was probably my favorite treat as a child, but I never knew what was in the sherbet and why it sparkled and tingled on my tongue!
Find 500 Dollars In Your Lunchbox A boxed lunch doesn't have to be limited to meat and cheese between two slices of bread. Try some of these sandwiches to spice up your lunchtime fare.
Discover Proven Picky Eater Tips Discover Proven Picky Eater Tips, Advice and Strategies That Are Guaranteed to Work - Plus Hundreds of Simple Recipes that are Specifically Targeted for Picky Eaters
Sponge Toffee Due to the high temperatures when making candy parental supervision is needed. Candy mixtures often burn and smoke out so some caution is needed.
Pampering Recipes For Mom Moms never pamper themselves enough! You know this and so do I. In fact, a grandmother I know was sharing with me that even with her children grown she finds it hard to think of pampering herself.
Inexpensive Meals Kids Love Here are some tips for creating great tasting meals! Your kids will ask for more. Plus, it won't break your budget! They are also quick & easy to make!
He Sprout Your Own Salads Growing a "garden" of sprouts requires much less effort than traditional outdoor or window gardens. Rinsing and draining several different kinds of sprouts takes only about 15 minutes a day and can provide a large variety of fresh vegetables not available in markets...and all for just pennies a day.
Dipped Chocolate Treats Make this easy dip for fruits, pretzles and more. This is a microwave recipe
Kids Party Food Planning a kids party involves you thinking of so many things - games, decorations, themes, gifts and of course food. But food is not as important as you think and with a bit of careful planning it can be made as "easy as pie"!.
Fruitcake Very easy to make and delicious, dark and moist!
Development Of Meal Time Behavior Understanding a child's developmental stage of eating will help you learn what to expect from a child at mealtime. Being aware of typical behaviors will help eliminate frustrations for both you and the children.
For many people, making homemade jams and jellies conjures up memories of grandmother in the kitchen preparing bushels of fruit, stirring and straining, and sterilizing jars.
Easter Mints Kids Can Make - kids recipe This is a no-cook recipe the children can mix with their hands. Flavor it with any of the liquid flavorings in the supermarket, such as strawberry and lemon.
Toddler Foods Here are some tips for creating great tasting meals! Your kids will ask for more. Plus, it won't break your budget! They are also quick & easy to make!
Feeding Toddler Read more below this article about Feeding Toddlers Guidelines
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Toddler Birthday Party Birthday Party Fun: Goodie Bag Alternatives
If you're looking for alternatives to pricey goodie bags, here are a few ideas that will make your guests--and wallet- -happy. Any Fun Party: Take Polaroid photos of each guest with the birthday child, and decorate cardboard picture frames, or make frames with popsicle sticks.
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Create Memories With a Kids Recipe Book
Here is a gift idea for a birthday, wedding, Christmas, or any occasion. It is fun, easy, inexpensive, and will last a lifetime
Last summer, I began a kids recipe book for my granddaughter for her birthday. As the project grew, her birthday came and went, and it became a Christmas present instead. I began it as a fairy tale:
"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to cook. She dreamed of making delicious dishes to serve to her family. But alas, her creations usually became humongous messes instead! Even the family pets turned up their noses! Now this poor child had a mean, wicked mother who punished her by making her eat fast food all the time! Daily, her meals were served up in styrofoam, handed through a window. Poor child, you think. But wait! Haley had a wonderful, beautiful, wise, grandmother who loved her granddaughter soooooo much!?" You get the picture.
I copied recipes that I cook and that my mother and grandmother had made. I downloaded recipes from this site and other sites that she would like, and that were extremely easy. On some pages, I included little stories...what we had as snack foods instead of chips and dips "in the good old days", funny things that had happened (Uncle Jeremy spilling the gravy at Thanksgiving), and special memories of my mother and grandmother and how they had cooked long ago.
The recipe scrapbook contained sections on breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and fun stuff. I printed the pages on 8 1/2 X 11" scrapbook paper and inserted them into plastic sleeves for protection. A three ring binder with a clear plastic front that can have a picture slid in works well. I used scrapbook paper and borders, cutouts, stickers, and fun fonts I downloaded.
What began as a cookbook, actually turned into a memory recipe book. I printed special "Haley" recipe cards for my granddaughter to fill out with recipes she enjoys. I also included a page with Internet sites of kids' recipes.
This kids recipe book is something that can be added to each year, enjoyed by all (hopefully), and a can become a keepsake for future generations (then they will all know how goofy I am). Here are some of the pages and sections I used, but once you get started, the possibilities are endless!
1. Title page. (the silly fairy tale story I started with)
2. Rules of a good cook and kitchen safety. I was very careful to write down all instructions in terms Haley could read and understand. Many times we assume kids know what we mean, but I have found that is the exception rather than the rule. We learn best by watching and then doing, and in most families today, actual cooking, especially "scratch cooking" has become a lost art. With the busy schedules families have, even if parents cook, it comes from a can or box, and the kids are usually busy elsewhere.
3. Things we will use and how to use them. Cooking utensils needed such as a wire whip, cooking measurements, etc.
4. The recipe sections.
The real gift begins after this recipe memory book has been given. Once you have had the pleasure of making a kids recipe book then hopefully you have the privilege of using it with that special someone you give it to, and the patience to let that special someone learn by making mistakes and messes. Then the gift comes full circle. The giver becomes the receiver!
Cyndi Johnston lives in Oklahoma, USA. She is a mother of five and proud grandmother to four, including her eleven year old granddaughter, Haley, who loves the recipe memory book and enjoys cooking with her grandma.
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