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snacks for kids

Healthy & Chewy Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

These healthy, chewy old-fashioned oatmeal cookies are the best! They are super easy to throw together and are made with half whole wheat and lots of oats. This recipe makes a lot. If you don't want to eat them all at once, you can halve the recipe. But what I really recommend... (see the full recipe!)
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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!)
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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!)
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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!)
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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!)
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Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Ingredients (yields about 20 muffins/cupcakes): 1 egg 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree 1/2 C. water 1 Devil's Food Cake Mix (about 16.5 oz... I used Duncan Hines brand) about 1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray... (see the full recipe!)
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Healthified Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

I was so hesitant to try a new chocolate chip cookie recipe because THIS one is the one we love and trust to always turn out yummy and healthier than other chocolate chip cookie recipes. But it's also healthy to try new things sometimes. :) Especially if they are things packed... (see the full recipe!)
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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!)
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Simple Homemade Bread (Depression Era)

My first time making simple homemade bread! ... the kind of bread that calls for yeast and includes kneading and waiting. Even though this recipe is easy enough for a beginner, the bread still turns out amazing! If my step by step instructions are not clear enough (or if you'd... (see the full recipe!)
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Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert Recipe

This is a perfect dessert or treat for a toddler! It's easy to eat, soft, delicious, and not so easy to get into since you keep them in the freezer. Ingredients: Chocolate Graham Crackers (or Cinnamon or Honey Graham Crackers) Ice cream (I used vanilla, but you could... (see the full recipe!)
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