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healthy snacks

Smoothie Recipe – Creamy Mango

Our babysitter brought over some mangoes the other day. We found a simple smoothie recipe online and it turned out so delicious! Rich and creamy --- it´s almost like you´re eating slightly melted ice cream. My kids are not big fans of eating mango chunks because of the... (see the full recipe!)

Healthy Honey Nut Granola Recipe

Munch on this healthy granola as a snack, eat it like cereal with milk, or sprinkle some on yogurt and you've got a PARFAIT. Ingredients: 2 C. rolled oats 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 C. almonds, chopped 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds (optional) about 2 1/2... (see the full recipe!)

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana English Muffin Snack Idea

These healthy, quick and easy peanut butter banana English muffins make the perfect snack or light breakfast. Ingredients (1 servings): 1 English Muffin about 1 Tbsp. peanut butter about 1/2 of a banana, sliced Instructions: Slice the English muffin in half and toast... (see the full recipe!)

Frozen Blueberries

My kids will do just about anything to get a couple frozen blueberries. I love having a few bags of blueberries in the freezer so I don't have to resort to rewarding them with candy all throughout the day because I can't think of anything better in the heat of the moment. Also,... (see the full recipe!)

Healthy Banana Oat Muffins Recipe

These healthy banana oat muffins are slightly crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. They make the perfect snack or a quick on-the-go breakfast. And your kids will love them! Ingredients (yields 12 muffins):  3/4 C. whole wheat flour 3/4 C. white flour 1/4... (see the full recipe!)

Parfait Recipe (Yogurt, Berries, and Granola)

My husband and I would frequently eat a bowl or ¨a few spoonfuls¨ (aka ¨half the container¨) of ice cream after putting the kids to bed. But recently we have been a little more health-conscious. Half a container of ice cream each night is delicious, but also made us feel... (see the full recipe!)

Simple Healthy Hummus Recipe

I usually make hummus with peanut butter instead of Tahini, but I recently found a super easy HOMEMADE TAHINI recipe and tried making this hummus with it. The hummus turned out great! It's so good that you might catch yourself eating it with a spoon before you even think to get... (see the full recipe!)

Simple Homemade Tahini Recipe

So I was craving SESAME CHICKEN so bad that I bought an 8 oz bottle of sesame seeds. And of course only used a couple tablespoons. But when I came across a homemade Tahini recipe today, those poor forgotten sesame seeds were given a new purpose. : ) I never realized Tahini is so... (see the full recipe!)

Best Trail Mix Snack Recipe

This is my favorite trail mix recipe. It is so easy to throw together and the Craisins add such a great flavor and chewiness amidst the nuts. If you want to be really healthy, you can omit the chocolate chips. Ingredients: 1 package (5 oz) Craisins (I used Pomegranate infused... (see the full recipe!)

Healthy Peanut Butter Balls Snack Recipe

Ingredients: 1 C. Skippy Natural Peanut Butter 2-3 Tbsp. honey 1 c. rolled oats 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed 2 Tbsp. flaked coconut Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Form into balls and place in a baggie or tupperware. Freeze or... (see the full recipe!)