This soup is so good for you and tastes great too! It’s loaded with veggies, lentils and pasta stars (for the kids). 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 tsp cumin6 cups water2 vegetable boullion cubes2 cups kale or spinach, chopped1/2 cup…
Category: Kid Favourites
Mini Crustless Quiche
Carrot and zucchini crustless quiche baked in mini-muffin tins so they’re the perfect size for popping in your mouth. 1 tbsp butter or margarineHalf a small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp curry powder4 eggs2/3 cups milk1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesepaprika Preheat oven to 300F.In a skillet, heat butter over…
Granola Balls
These tasty snacks require no baking, so they’re super easy to make and they’re good for you too. 1 ripe banana1 cup dates1 cup granola (I used my applesauce granola)1/2 cup puffed rice In a blender or food processor, blend banana and dates. In a mixing bowl, combine date mixture with granola and puffed rice. Form into…
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Cookies
These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…
Banana Crumble Cake
I’m doing an extra post today, because I’m going on vacation tomorrow so I won’t be posting for the rest of the week. Here is a banana cake you must try. It’s a moist and tasty snacking cake with crumble topping. Banana Cake1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about…
Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
Banana slices and peanut butter and dipped in pancake batter. Make them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. 1 banana1/4 cup peanut butter (more or less)1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk or buttermilk1 egg, lightly beatencooking spray In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Make a well and add mik…
Triple Hitter Muffins
These tasty muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies and fruit. Carrots, zucchini and applesauce are the three star ingredients of these nutritious snacks. ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg ¾ cup applesauce 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup all-purpose whole wheat…
Fruit-filled Mini Cereal Bars
Small cereal bars made with wholesome natural ingredients and a lot less sugar and fat than the commercial variety bars. Filling: 3/4 cup dates 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup strawberries 1/3 cup water or juice Dough: 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup honey 1 cup quick oats 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat or mixture)…
Peanut Butter Playdough
Fun dough for your kids to play with and snack on at the same time! 1 cup peanut butter3 tbsp honeypowdered milk Combine peanut butter and honey. Slowly add powdered milk until it reaches a dough-like consistency. I made this playdough when we had friends over for a playdate. I pulled out cookie cutters and plastic cutlery and let…
Sesame Flaxseed Crackers
Amazingly tasty and healthy crackers made with sesame seeds, ground sunflower seeds and flaxseed meal. They are glazed with honey and a touch of salt so they have a wonderful combination of sweet and salty flavours. Recipe from Apple Pie, Patis & Pate (also see fLAVORATOr) Crackers1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour6 tbsp sunflower seeds, ground6…
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