Posts Tagged by Desserts
A Special Valentine’s Treat: Whole-Wheat Oreos {Recipe}
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Dessert, Recipe |
There once was a time that I enjoyed a good store-bought Oreo. But that was before I realized exactly what was in one (oh, the days of blissful ignorance!). Unfortunately, my three kids have acquired a taste for the classic sandwich cookie. So I was excited to discover a recipe for a homemade version made […] more
Healthy Valentine’s Treat: Chocolate Zucchini Mini Cupcakes {Recipe}
| January 28, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Cupcakes, Healthy eating at home, Healthy treats |
There’s nothing like a little chocolate to add life to a party (or provide cause for celebration at the end of a meal). These chocolate zucchini mini cupcakes are winners for several reasons: First, they contain zucchini (which I don’t hide from my kids but is not terribly noticeable for children with green food aversions). […] more
Holiday Recipe: Whole-Wheat Gingerbread Cookies With No Artificial Colors (Kids Cook Monday)
| December 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy treats, Recipes |
Calling these gingerbread cookies “healthy” might be a stretch since they contain a fair amount of butter and sugar. But they are made with 100% whole-wheat flour and contain no food dyes whatsoever. In my book, it makes them a perfect holiday treat for my family. I baked them on Friday for the annual cookie […] more
A Food Re-Education Starts, a Cool Food App, and a Heavenly Recipe for Lemon Angel Food Cake (Kids Cook Monday)
| September 24, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food education, Healthy eating at home, Recipes |
Last week, I lamented about my 6-year-old’s distaste for vegetables (READ: Smart Breakfast of the Week: Healthy Whole Wheat Carrot Pancakes). But it’s actually worse than that. He barely eats any fruit, either. And more and more, I’ve noticed him craving highly processed junky stuff. I greet him after school with wholesome snacks like clementines […] more
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