Posts Tagged by Snacks
Healthy Valentine’s Treats: 18 Fresh Food Ideas for an All-Natural School Party
| January 31, 2013 | Posted by Stacy under Classroom treats, School parties |
Just when your family had started to recover from the holiday sugar binge: Along comes Valentine’s Day to provide yet another excuse for a class party laden with candy, cupcakes and other sweets. I don’t know about you, but I am not too excited about the idea of my kids downing 10 pounds of sugar […] 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
Healthy Treats for Kids: Fudgy No-Bake Brownie Bites (Kids Cook Monday)
| December 3, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Healthy treats, Recipes |
At this time of year, I find it helps to keep some healthy treats around to satisfy those sweet cravings. Even though they’re technically more like Larabars, these fudgy no-bake brownie bites–made with raw almonds, dates, cacao powder and just one tablespoon of honey, then dusted with confectioner’s sugar–taste surprisingly like real brownies. My 4-year-old […] more
Healthy After-School Snack: Raspberry Whole Wheat Mini Muffins
| November 17, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Recipes |
My kids are always hungry when they get home from school. And when time allows–and even when it doesn’t, which explains why I’m always running late–I love surprising them with healthy fresh-baked muffins. Despite the countless batches I’ve made since becoming a mom, I had never once made raspberry. But they sounded good so I […] more
Teaching Kids About Food: The Lesson that Turned My Twins Into Spinach Lovers
| November 15, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Food education |
I know that it’s typical kid behavior, but I’m really tired of hearing my children say “I don’t like that!” about certain foods. At ages 7 and 4, I feel like it’s high time for them to start expanding their palates. Toddlers are naturally fearful of trying new foods–a built-in protective mechanism. But we’re out of […] more
Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Outrageously Good Pumpkin Granola (Pssst…Secret Ingredient Alert!) (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 15, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
I’m just a little bit addicted to this homemade pumpkin granola. It makes for a not-too-sweet, slightly-chewy wholesome bowl of goodness. I’ve even been known to put some in a Ziploc and bring it with me when I travel. My four-year-old twins are fans, too. My six year old? Well, we’re still working on him […] more
Fun & Healthy Halloween Treats: 15 Nut-free School Party Ideas that Kids (and Parents!) Will Love
| October 11, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy classroom treats, Recipes |
With less than three weeks to go before October 31st, it’s officially time to start planning those school Halloween parties. And I certainly don’t need to tell you that the last thing our little ghosts and goblins need is more oooey-gooey sugary desserts. I’m excited about this list of fun and healthy Halloween treats, and […] more
Healthy School Snack: The Best Mini Pumpkin Muffins
| October 10, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy school snacks, Recipes |
Gazing out my office window, I’m spellbound by blazing yellow leaves that glow like the eyes of a Jack ‘o Lantern in the darkness of night. The air is crisp, with a deep, rich earthy scent. Fall is here, and I am hungry. Colors, I love the colors: golden yellows, cranberry reds, burnt oranges. […] more
Healthy Breakfast for Kids: Peanut Butter & Apple Quesadilla (Kids Cook Monday)
| October 1, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Breakfast, Recipes |
Quesadillas for breakfast?!? Needless to say, my kids were thrilled when they heard the news. But this isn’t your typical quesadilla, which is one reason that I like it so much. Instead of being made with cheese, it contains peanut butter and apples–a fun twist on a traditional Mexican food favorite. This would […] more
World’s Easiest Homemade Microwave Popcorn (For School or Home!)
| September 27, 2012 | Posted by Stacy under Healthy snacks, Recipes |
Popcorn is my favorite go-to snack for classroom parties and after school. I haven’t met a kid who doesn’t love it, and it’s quick, easy and cheap to make (you can feed an entire class for just a few dollars!). Better still, it’s healthy (that is, as long as you make it the right […] more
I created this blog to raise awareness and start a dialogue about the various issues involved in school food. By writing about it, I hope to provide parents and educators with ideas and inspiration for making healthy changes in their own schools. Since healthy eating habits start at home, I also address common feeding challenges faced by parents.
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