Snack Balls
Nutritious and tasty snacks in the fun shape of balls. Fruity Balls2 cups dried mixed fruit1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tsp lemon juice Grind up the fruit (a blender, coffee grinder, food processor, or magic bullet all work). Roll the ground-up fruit into balls. Combine graham cracker crumbs and lemon juice on a plate. Roll balls […]
Tofu Triangles (Cole ate them!!!)
Here is the meal that finally broke Cole’s dinner-strike. They taste a lot like chicken nuggets but are much healthier. 1 cup breadcrumbs1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tbsp parmesan1/2 tsp paprika1 cup spinach puree1 egg, lightly beaten1 14oz package of extra-firm tofu1/4 cup teriyaki saucenonstick cooking spray1 tbsp olive oil Slice tofu 1/2″ thick, then cut the slices in half diagonally to […]
Healthy Date Brownies
These brownies were inspired by my earlier recipe for Apple Date Bars. Like those bars, they are sweetened only by the dates and apple juice. There has been no refined sugar added. Made with wheatgerm and flaxseed meal, they are the perfect healthy snack disguised as a tasty treat. 1 cup pitted dates1 cup unsweetened apple […]
Peanut-butter and Jelly Roll-ups
A fun twist to your classic peanut-butter and jelly sandwich. It’s real hit with kids. Take a slice of whole wheat bread, cut off the crusts, roll it flat with a rolling pin. Spread on peanut-butter (or any nut-butter, we like almond butter) and your favourite fruit jelly. Roll it up like a jelly-roll. Cole wants […]
Apple Date Bars
These bars are a great breakfast or snack for toddlers and kids, because they’re packed full of nutritious ingredients, they taste amazing, and best of all they have no added sugar. You have to try them! 1 cup pitted dates1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp flaxseed […]
Jello Hearts
Wiggly jiggly heart-shaped finger-jello is a fun Valentine’s day treat for kids of all ages. 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups water 1 package (6 ounce) or 2 packages (3 ounce) Jello Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup cold water. Set aside. I saucepan, bring 1 cup water to boil and add jell-o. Bring to […]
Apple and Cheddar Snacking Cake
I just love the combination of apple and cheddar in this cake. It’s packed full of fruit, cheese, and oats, so it makes a nice healthy snack (or even breakfast or lunch) for the whole family. Topping:2/3 cup quick oats1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp cinnamon2 tbsp melted margarine Batter:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick […]
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My kids like to whine, especially when it comes to the food they eat, but that doesn’t stop me from trying to make tasty and healthy meals for them. Follow along as I share family-friendly recipes and reviews from my picky family members, who I lovingly call “The Whine Critics.” 
