Here's a fun new twist on a zucchini side dish. Zucchini is every.where. right now. And it's cheap-o too. This takes just a few minutes to get together, and I tasked my oldest son to get the zucchinis arranged onto the baking sheet, while I dropped the seasoning and feta on them as he went. We made a great team...and had them ready for the oven in a matter of … [Read more...]
Fruit & Yogurt Rollups
How do you handle those mornings when you are 18 minutes later than you'd hoped to be, but you're craving a delicious and portable breakfast option that will leave you satisfied until lunch? With the ingredients positioned in the right place, you can have this one ready and be headed out the door in less than 2 minutes! Spread some plain (or vanilla) Greek yogurt on a … [Read more...]
Banana Breakfast Split
Put a new spin on your yogurt, granola and fruit breakfasts...this also makes for a fantastic, filling and uber healthy after school snack. (Ask me how I know!) I saw this on Pinterest and knew it would be an instant hit with this crowd. For my dairy-free little people, I dropped a small scoop of coconut milk ice cream instead of Greek yogurt...so their's was more of a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
I <3 homemade cookies. And I wish I made them more. I really wish I made these more...all my favorite flavors of fall...in cookie form. While it's still humid and up in the 90s some days, we have had a few "tastes of fall" and cool, crisp mornings. I often make pumpkin muffins or pumpkin oatmeal or pumpkin quinoa (recipe coming Friday!) and find that I have a little … [Read more...]
Blackberry Quick Bread
It's the time of year when jams and jellies are in abundance at farmers markets and roadside stands. Or you can make you own jam like Erin does! She used blueberries & strawberries in her recipe, but it would work the same with blackberries! When you stock up on jams, go ahead and grab some berries to make this delicious and easy blackberry quick bread! Blackberry … [Read more...]
Increase Super Foods in Your Child’s Diet
As parents we want our children to be as healthy as possible and we strive to be good examples to them in our food and exercise choices but it can still be tough to encourage them to eat foods that are good for them. It is surprisingly easy to find ways to Increase Super Foods in Your Child’s Diet. Many of the common “super foods” are things easy to adapt and fit into meals … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy ‘Baked’ Apple Recipe
My five kiddos love all types of fresh fruit and that makes me very happy, but sometimes we get a little bored and want to spice it up a little. This method of "baking" apples in the microwave is super fast and easy, it only takes a few ingredients and you can make as much or as little as you like. We also have a favorite restaurant that serves "fried apples" and when the … [Read more...]
Very, Berry, Berries: The Ultimate Berry Recipe RoundUp
It's berry season everywhere. Which means prices are low, low, low. And you should be adding them to your grocery list to take advantage of the savings. This is a great time to stock up your freezer with berries too. Make desserts, salads and other yummy recipes with the fresh berries, and store the extras in your freezer to use later for smoothies and baking! (And who … [Read more...]
No Bake Cookie Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is a great, cold treat for times you are craving something sweet! It is rich and chocolate-y with no added sweeteners. Full of good for you ingredients like cocoa powder, bananas, peanut butter and milk! No Bake Cookie Smoothie This healthy smoothie is a great, cold treat for times you are craving something sweet! 1 frozen banana … [Read more...]
Mango Smoothie
It is a chilly 19 degree day here and the whole family is ready for spring! I pulled out my blender to make this tropical mango smoothie to help us beat the winter blues. It may not be a 80 degree day but it helped lift our spirits. Mango Smoothie I pulled out my blender to make this tropical mango smoothie to help us beat the winter blues. 1 1/2 cups … [Read more...]