Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

November 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s Inside: This Turkey Cheese Ball is a super cute Thanksgiving appetizer that takes just minutes to assemble with our shortcut recipe!

Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

Tell me I’m not the only one who gets hungry on Thanksgiving Day while the big meal cooks! Even typing this, I can practically smell those glorious yeast rolls, the turkey, the potatoes wafting throughout the house. Yummm!

That’s why we always make a hearty appetizer spread when we invite family and friends over for holiday meals. It keeps everyone busy, talking around the table, and keeps tummies from rumbling.

While the real turkey is roasting in the oven, you and your guests can enjoy this fun and festive turkey cheese ball appetizer.

If you’re in a hurry, you can put together this turkey cheese ball in about 5 minutes – can’t beat that!

However, if you want to let the kids get involved in Thanksgiving meal preparations, this is the perfect recipe for them to help make. There’s no cutting or cooking required, and they’ll have a blast decorating their turkeys!

Happy Thanksgiving!

— Stacey

Turkey Cheese Ball Ingredients

Pre-made cheese Ball
Edible candy Eyes
Pretzel Sticks
Candy Corn
Crackers for dipping

How to Make a Turkey Cheese Ball

Remove your pre-made cheese ball from packaging and flip upside-down. Using a spoon, scoop out a small amount of cheese from the bottom of your cheese ball and set aside. This cheese will serve as the “glue” for assembling your turkey cheese ball.

Flip cheese ball right side up again and place in the center of a serving plate.

Take one pretzel stick and poke it into the front of your cheese ball. This will be your turkey’s neck.

Take about 8-10 pretzel sticks and poke them into the back of your turkey in a fan shape. These will be your turkey’s feathers.

Use some of the cheese you set aside earlier to attach your candy corn onto the top of the pretzel at the front of your cheese ball. Then use more of the cheese to attach the edible candy eyes to this pretzel as well. Here’s what it will look like:

TIP: I found these adorable Edible candy Eyes with eyelashes on Amazon! They’ll really make your turkey look cute as can be!

After you’re done assembling, surround your turkey cheese ball with crackers and enjoy!

Isn’t this the cutest?!

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Yield: 12 servings

Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer

Name: Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pre-made cheese Ball; Edible candy Eyes; Pretzel Sticks; Candy Corn; Crackers for dipping

Ready in minutes! This turkey cheese ball is cute and delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

Pre-made cheese Ball
Edible candy Eyes
Pretzel Sticks
Candy Corn
Crackers for dipping

Instructions

Remove pre-made cheese ball from packaging and flip upside-down. Scoop out a small amount of cheese from the bottom of your cheese ball and set aside. This extra cheese will serve as the "glue" for assembling your turkey cheese ball.
Flip cheese ball over place in the center of a round serving plate.
Poke one pretzel stick into the front of the cheese ball to be your turkey's "neck."
Take about 8-10 pretzel sticks and poke them into the back of your turkey in a fan shape. These will be your turkey's feathers.
Use some of the cheese you set aside earlier to attach your candy corn onto the top of the pretzel at the front of your cheese ball. Then use more of the cheese to attach the edible candy eyes to this pretzel as well.
Surround your turkey cheese ball with crackers and enjoy!

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Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix

May 8, 2018 2 Comments

What’s Inside: A zesty party treat, this Buffalo Chex Mix is always a crowd-pleaser!

Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix

Growing up, my Granny used to make big batches of “party mix” — an amazingly sweet and savory blend of Chex mix and other goodies. I never knew exactly what was inside, but we kids all scarfed it down!

This Buffalo Chex Mix recipe is a twist on the classic party mix. It’s definitely got a little kick, but the sweet ingredients balance it out for the perfect blend of flavors.

We love to make this Buffalo Chex Mix as a party appetizer — it’s always a hit with the guests! This recipe also makes a wonderful homemade gift during the holidays (we make food gifts as a way to treat all of our family and friends, while staying on budget).

Careful though, one handful and you’ll be hooked!

Buffalo Chex Mix Ingredients

9 cups chex mix
2 cups pretzels
1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
3-5 teaspoons cajun spice, to taste

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How to Make Sweet & Spicy Party Mix

Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions! A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

Preheat oven to 350°F

Line a cookie sheet with silicone baking mat or foil coated with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Place Chex cereal, pretzels, Cheerios and peanuts in a large bowl.

Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (careful, the bowl may become hot). Add buffalo sauce to bowl and whisk with melted butter until smooth. Pour buffalo sauce over the Chex mix and stir to toss party mix until sauce is evenly distributed.

Pour the chex mix out onto the lined cookie tray and spread out to make an even layer. Sprinkle with cajun spice, as much or as little as desired.

Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the Chex Mix is dry to the touch, but before it starts to brown.

Allow the Chex Mix to cool on the baking tray before packaging or serving.

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Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 10 cups

Serving Size: 1 cup

Sweet & Spicy Buffalo Chex Mix

The perfect combination of sweet & spicy - Buffalo Chex Mix is addictively crunchy and the perfect party appetizer!

Ingredients

9 cups chex mix
2 cups pretzels
1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
3-5 teaspoons cajun spice, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F
Line a cookie tray with a silicone liner or tinfoil and set aside.
Place Chex cereal, pretzels, Cheerios and peanuts in a large bowl.
Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and stir in the hot sauce. Pour over the Chex mix and stir to evenly distribute.
Pour the chex mix out onto the lined cookie tray and spread out to make an even layer.
Sprinkle the cajun spice overtop of the Chex mix.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the Chex Mix is dry to the touch but before it starts to brown.
Allow the Chex Mix to cool on the baking tray before packaging or serving.

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More of our favorite easy party appetizers:

Restaurant Style Fried Pickles

Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix

Healthy Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten Free)

February 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

Better for you than a bowl of oatmeal, these Healthy Oatmeal Muffins are a nutrition-dense breakfast that’s perfect to make ahead for busy mornings!

Healthy Oatmeal Muffins

Steel cut oats are perfect for breakfast, but they’re not always practical to make in a pinch. That’s why we love to prep a pan of oatmeal and make a batch of these healthy oatmeal muffins — you can freeze them for later and heat them up in seconds on busy mornings!

What’s so healthy about these steel-cut oats muffins?

On top of being full of fiber from the oats, these muffins are also a great source of healthy fats thanks to the almond meal and flaxseed. Flaxseeds especially are full of omega three fatty acids which help promote brain development.

Due to the oats, these muffins are not overly fluffy but dense. This means that they make the perfect side to eggs, and taste delicious topped with your favorite jam. Plus, there’s no processed sugar! With no sugar high these muffins simply keep you full and give you lots of energy!

Steel Cut Oat Muffins Ingredients

1 medium banana
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 cups gluten free steel cut oats, cooked
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup almond meal
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Muffins

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients (except walnuts)

In a smaller bowl, mash the banana and combine with the wet ingredients. Mix well.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until everything is coated.

Spray a muffin tray with non stick and portion the batter into twelve tins.

Top with walnuts.

Bake for 15 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another 13-15 minutes watching closely at the end.

Remove from the oven and let the muffins sit in the tins to cool for twenty minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

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Healthy Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten Free)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins

Healthy Oatmeal Muffins (Gluten Free)

Better for you than a bowl of oatmeal, these Healthy Oatmeal Muffins are a nutrition-dense breakfast that's perfect to make ahead for busy mornings!

Ingredients

1 medium banana
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 cups steel cut oats, cooked
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup almond meal
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients (except walnuts)
In a smaller bowl, mash the banana and combine with the wet ingredients. Mix well.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until everything is coated.
Spray a muffin tray with non stick and portion the batter into twelve tins.
Top with walnuts.
Bake for 15 minutes, flip the tray and bake for another 13-15 minutes watching closely at the end.
Remove from the oven and let the muffins sit in the tins to cool for twenty minutes.

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These muffins make the perfect addition to any breakfast for both moms and kids! They’re dense, filling and taste amazing topped with jam. Enjoy them as a side dish or use them as snacks when you need some fuel.

More of our favorite muffin recipes:

For more delicious muffin recipes, check out our Sugar-free Lemon Muffin recipe or our Pepperoni & Cheese Muffin recipe.

Easy Apple Muffins

February 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you’ve been around In the Kids Kitchen for awhile, you know that we love healthy muffin recipes for a quick breakfast-on-the-go or an easy afternoon treat – not to mention they are super easy to kids to help make! Today we’re sharing a delicious easy apple muffin recipe your kids are going to love!

Easy Apple Muffins

Muffins are great for making with kids because you don’t need to break out the mixer and you don’t have to worry if there are lumps in your batter.

Muffins are incredibly forgiving – despite spills and occasional missed ingredients, I’ve never had a batch turn out truly horrible so you can just focus on having a great time baking with the kids and not worry if things don’t go perfectly.

Plus, unlike more sugary desserts, you won’t have to hesitate to let the kids indulge in their creations.

These apple cinnamon muffins are moist thanks to the inclusion of applesauce, with a delicious apple-cinnamon flavor that just tastes like fall.

This is a great recipe to make when you need to use up a couple bruised apples – which we always have plenty of after a trip to the apple orchard. (One of my favorite fall traditions!)

Easy Apple Muffins Ingredients

1 Cup flour
¾ Tsp baking powder
½ Cup sugar
1 Egg
¼ Cup butter, melted
⅓ Cup milk
¼ Cup applesauce
1 Tsp vanilla extract
1 Apple sliced

Tip: Our easy apple muffins make the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Store them in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 4 months.

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How to Make Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Kids

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with disposable liners. (We also love these non-stick silicon baking cups because muffins and cupcakes pop right out of them!)

Sift the flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar and mix.

Add the butter and mix well, using a hand or stand mixer.

Add the egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Continue mixing until you get a homogeneous batter.

Fold in half the apple slices and scoop into the liners.

Top with the remaining apple slices and take to the oven for 20 minutes or until done.

Remove from the oven and let muffins cool down for 5 minutes before serving. If freezing, allow to cool to room temperature before placing in an airtight container.

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Easy Apple Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Easy Apple Muffins

Our easy apple muffins make the perfect make-ahead breakfast to grab-n-go! Made with real apples and simple, real-food ingredients, they're a guaranteed hit with kids!

Ingredients

1 Cup flour
¾ Tsp baking powder
½ Cup sugar
1 Egg
¼ Cup butter, melted
⅓ Cup milk
¼ Cup applesauce
1 Tsp vanilla extract
1 Apple sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F and line a muffin tin with disposable liners.
Sift the flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add the sugar and mix.
Add the butter and mix well.
Add the egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix until you get a homogeneous batter.
Fold in half the apple slices and scoop into the liners.
Top with the remaining apple slices and take to the oven for 20 minutes or until done.
Remove from the oven and let them cool down for 5 minutes.

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Does your family go to an apple orchard every fall? What are some of your favorite fall family traditions?

For more delicious fall recipes, check out our cake mix pumpkin bundt cake recipe or our mummy meatballs appetizer recipe.

Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)

January 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Granola is the perfect pantry staple for a busy family. It works on top of yogurt, smoothie bowls, all by itself in a handful or made into bars like this. Many store-bought brands contain artificial sweeteners or additives, so we make our own healthy, naturally-sweetened homemade crunchy granola!

Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe

This crunchy granola recipe is perfect when added to just about anything. However, my personal favorite is to eat it in place of cereal in a bowl with some almond milk. The presence of both maple and cinnamon give it a sweet taste and truthfully, you’ll be hard pressed not to eat the whole batch!

Our homemade crunchy granola is packed full of goodies to provide lasting energy:

healthy fats
omega 3’s
protein
whole grains

The large, toasted coconut help balance the fat ratio providing some healthy saturated fats but also give it the crunchy texture I love.

The wet ingredients both make this granola sweet as well as bind it together making it so unless you break it apart you end up with fun tasty little granola clusters! All in all, this granola is the perfect addition to an oatmeal breakfast, a great yogurt topper, and even better by the handful snuck out of the fridge!

Homemade Crunchy Granola Ingredients

1 cup large, toasted coconut shavings
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
3/4 regular oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 coconut oil (measured solid)
1 tbs raw honey
1/4 cup syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Tip: Make sure you use shaved toasted coconut and not shredded. Not only does it enhance the flavor but it helps it all stick together.

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How to make our naturally-sweetened crunchy granola:

Preheat the oven to 300°F.

Add dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Add wet ingredients to a small saucepan and heat on low (if you place the stove too hot the almond butter will burn). Whisk frequently until all wet ingredients are smoothly combined.

Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry and mix everything is coated and semi sticky- try not to eat it all here!

Line a pan with parchment paper and spread granola mixture evenly over the pan. Try to keep the granola together and not spread apart but keep the layer thin.

Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir placing the granola back into a single layer.

Bake another 10-12 minutes keeping watch carefully in the last two minutes. You want the granola to be just starting to brown. (Any longer and you’ll risk it burning).

Remove the pan from the oven and let sit on the counter for one hour. The granola will harden as it sits.

After an hour, break granola apart as much as preferred and store in mason jars in the fridge.

Makes 5 cups.

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Homemade Crunchy Granola Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)

Ingredients

1 cup large, toasted coconut shavings
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
3/4 regular oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 coconut oil (measured solid)
1 tbs raw honey
1/4 cup syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients and mix.
In a small pot combine the wet ingredients and heat on low (if you place the stove too hot the almond butter will burn).
Whisk frequently until all wet ingredients are combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry and mix well until everything is coated and semi sticky- try not to eat it all here!.
Line a pan with parchment paper and spread granola mixture evenly over the pan. Try to keep the granola together and not spread apart but keep the layer thin.
Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the over and stir placing the granola back into a single layer.
Bake another 10-12 minutes keeping watch carefully in the last two minutes. You want the granola to be just starting to brown. Any longer and it will burn.
Remove the pan from the oven and let sit on the counter for one hour.
The granola will harden as it sits.
After an hour, break granola apart as much as preferred and store in mason jars in the fridge.
Makes 5 cups.

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If you’re looking for something sweet, crunchy and full of healthy ingredients this homemade crunchy granola is perfect for you! It makes a great addition to smoothie bowls but it’s also great all by itself or packed into a bag for snacks on the go.

More of our favorite healthy snacks:

Homemade Sweet Almond Protein Bars

Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

January 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Make eating fruit a lot more fun with this healthy chocolate fruit dip! Only 4 simple real food ingredients needed.

This fluffy chocolate spread pairs perfectly with fruit as an after school snack. (It also makes a crowd-pleasing party dip).

Along with energy balls this is just one of those snacks I almost always have in my fridge! It’s tasty for kids but also makes the perfect late night snack for mom & dad – that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating.

Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

It’s no secret that I love chocolate!

From brownies to bite size protein balls and now this healthy dip is there anything better than chocolate?

That said, it’s always a nice twist when the chocolate in question is healthy.. and that’s exactly what this simple fruit dip is!

This healthy chocolate fruit dip is made with only four ingredients and takes less than five minutes to whip together. Win!

Thanks to the greek yogurt the dip is full of protein as well as healthy fats from the almond butter which means it pairs perfectly with some fruit. This dip not only tastes good but it will keep little tummies feeling full until dinnertime!

There’s also a definitely perk if you use raw cacao. As one of the purest forms of chocolate raw cacao is high in anti-oxidants but not loaded with sugar. But not to worry! Using some pure maple syrup you can sweeten the dip.

Whipped Chocolate Fruit Dip Ingredients

You only need 4 simple real food ingredients!

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons smooth natural almond butter
1/8 cup raw cacao
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Tip: We use raw cacao for the extra nutritional benefits, but if raw cacao is not readily accessible, feel free to substitute cocoa powder.

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How to Make Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

This healthy chocolate fruit dip couldn’t be easier to make!

Simply add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and fluffy.

Tip: Start slow, otherwise you’ll have cacao everywhere 😉

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Healthy Whipped Chocolate Fruit Dip (Only 4 Ingredients!)

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons smooth natural almond butter
1/8 cup raw cacao
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

Simply add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk with a fork until completely combined and fluffy. (Start slow, otherwise you'll have cacao everywhere!)

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Your turn: What’s your favorite “sneaky” health food recipe? Share in the comments below.

More of our favorite healthy-ish chocolate recipes:

For more delicious yet healthy chocolate recipes, check out our Greek Yogurt Chocolate Muffins or our healthy-ish Peanut Butter hot chocolate recipe.

Restaurant-Style Easy Fried Pickles

January 22, 2018 2 Comments

Inside: How to make easy fried pickles at home, a true southern treat!

Restaurant-Style Easy Fried Pickles

When our family first moved to Texas over a decade ago, one of the first things people told us was:

You’ve GOT to try the fried pickles!!

And they were right!

Fried pickles are everywhere in Texas, and turns out they are known as quite the southern delicacy.

If you’re not from the South and don’t see fried pickles on your local restaurant menus -OR- if you’ve been itching to make them at home, then we have the perfect easy fried pickles recipe for you!

Fried pickles are a fun party appetizer, treat for the kids, or anytime snack. We promise, you won’t be able to eat just one!

Fried Pickle Spears Ingredients

8 pickles, quartered into slices (we used dill pickles)
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 cup panko-style bread crumbs
2 teaspoons mustard powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups cooking oil

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How to Make Restaurant-Syle Easy Fried Pickles at Home

Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.

Slice your pickles into quarters, stem to stem. Set aside.

Combine the milk and egg into a shallow dish. Set aside.

Combine the flour, bread crumbs, mustard powder, salt and pepper in a second shallow dish and adjust to taste.

Dip each pickle into the milk and egg mixture and then into the flour mixture, turning to coat completely.

Place the breaded pickles on your baking tray and repeat with all pickles.

Freeze for at least 20 minutes (or overnight if you have time).

Heat your oil in a skillet, dutch oven or deep fryer until it reaches 375°F.

Remove the pickles from the freezer and carefully place 6 at a time in the oil, turning once to ensure both sides are completely golden brown.

Remove to a paper-lined plate to cool and repeat with all pickles.

Best enjoyed immediately.

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More of our favorite party appetizers:

Healthy Baked Avocado Fries

Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix

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Easy Restaurant-Style Fried Pickles

Ingredients

8 pickles, quartered into slices
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 cup panko-style bread crumbs
2 teaspoons mustard powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups cooking oil

Instructions

Line a baking tray with tinfoil and set aside.
Slice your pickles into quarters, stem to stem. Set aside.
Combine the milk and egg into a shallow dish. Set aside.
Combine the flour, bread crumbs, mustard powder, salt and pepper in a second shallow dish and adjust to taste.
Dip each pickle into the milk and egg mixture and then into the flour mixture, turning to coat completely.
Place the breaded pickles on your baking tray and repeat with all pickles.
Freeze for 20 minutes or overnight.
Heat your oil in a skillet, dutch oven or deep fryer until it reaches 375F
Remove the pickles from the freezer and carefully place 6 at a time in the oil, turning once to ensure both sides are completely golden brown.
Remove to a paper-lined plate and repeat with all pickles.
Serve immediately.

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Easy Orange Apple Yogurt Parfait

January 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

As a breakfast or a snack yogurt parfaits are quick, tasty and filling! This nutritious orange apple yogurt parfait is refreshing and perfect if you’re in a bit of a rush. Make it ahead of time and take it with you to work or let the kids devour it as an after school snack.

Easy Orange Apple Yogurt Parfait

I personally love yogurt parfaits because they’re an easy way to get great nutrients into kids (and us adults too!). Opt for greek yogurt and the parfait will not only be thick and creamy but filling too- making it an easy, summertime breakfast in a pinch!

This parfait is citrus based which is refreshing on a hot day and contains lots of healthy fats from flaxseed and walnuts. And with no processed sugar, it won’t leave your kids bouncing off the walls. There’s also a healthy dose of protein from the Greek yogurt and Vitamin C from the citrus fruit!

When choosing your yogurt, opt for a plain variation (enough sweetness comes from fruit and honey in this one!) and if you can, find a thicker brand. This will help keep the parfait creamy once it’s mixed with orange juice.

Citrus Apple Yogurt Parfait Ingredients

1 orange
3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tbs honey
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1/2 apple, chopped
1-2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

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How to Make a Citrus Breakfast Yogurt Parfait

Cut the orange in half. Juice one half of the orange into the greek yogurt and add the honey.

Mix to combine.

Chop the rest of the orange.

In a bowl, layer half the yogurt and top with half of the chopped apple, the flaxseed and the orange.

Layer the remaining yogurt and top with the rest of the chopped apple and walnut.

Enjoy.

Makes one orange apple yogurt parfait.

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Orange Apple Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

1 orange
3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tbs honey
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1/2 apple, chopped
1-2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

Instructions

Cut the orange in half. Juice one half of the orange into the greek yogurt and add the honey.
Mix to combine.
Chop the rest of the orange.
In a bowl, layer half the yogurt and top with half of the chopped apple, the flaxseed and the orange.
Layer the remaining yogurt and top with the rest of the chopped apple and walnut.
Enjoy.
Serves one.

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This orange apple yogurt parfait is perfect for kids and adults alike! It’s simple, tasty and will keep you full until your next meal. Plus, with the addition of flaxseed and walnuts you’re getting a healthy dose of fats too!

For more delicious and easy breakfast ideas, check out our Veggie Breakfast Egg Cups recipe or our Fresh Blueberry Loaf recipe.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Snack Recipe

November 25, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: A healthy alternative to chips, your kids will love these crunchy roasted chickpeas snack!

Roasted chickpeas make the perfect snack! Easy to make, filling and deliciously crunchy. These salted chickpeas are tasty, addictive and ideal on movie night.

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Snack Recipe

Chickpeas are full of fiber which is ideal for anyone looking to boost their digestive system. On top of that, they’re a great source of plant based protein- something many kids don’t get enough of.

Due to the protein and the fiber content chickpeas are a very filling snack- so you don’t need a lot of them. These salted ones are simple but addictive. They work nicely when you’re out of the house for the day or as a healthy, movie night snack.

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How to Make this Roasted Chickpeas Snack:

If you’re using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, cook and cool.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl drizzle olive oil over the chickpeas and toss until coated.

Sprinkle the sea salt and paprika over the chickpeas and toss again.

Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the chickpeas into one layer.

Pro tip: We love these reusable silicone baking mats because they’re non-stick and you can use them over and over for all your baking projects!

Cook for fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and stir.

Cook for another seventeen minutes and stir once more. Your chickpeas should be looking golden brown.

Place them back in the oven and cook for 5-8 more minutes keeping a close eye on them. You want them to get a bit crunchy but not burnt.

Remove from oven and let sit on the pan for fifteen minutes to cool.

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Crunchy Roasted Salted Chickpeas

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1.5 cups dry)
5 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

If you're using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, cook and cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl drizzle olive oil over the chickpeas and toss until coated.
Sprinkle the sea salt and paprika over the chickpeas and toss again.
Line a large baking sheet with tinfoil and spread the chickpeas into one layer.
Cook for fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
Cook for another seventeen minutes and stir once more. Your chickpeas should be looking golden brown.
Place them back in the oven and cook for 5-8 more minutes keeping a close eye on them. You want them to get a bit crunchy but not burnt.
Remove from oven and let sit on the pan for fifteen minutes to cool.

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Roasted chickpeas are full of health benefits like fiber and plant based protein. They’re simple, tasty and best of all… crunchy! They make a great on the go snack but are also ideal to munch on during family movie night.

For more delicious healthy snack recipes, check out our Zucchini Chips recipe or our Rainbow Jell-O Frosted Grapes recipe.

Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix

November 7, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: A classic holiday party snack made even easier with this Crockpot Chex Mix recipe!

Bonus: Set your slow cooker to “warm” during the party so your guests can enjoy the rare treat of warm chex mix.

Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix Recipe

Usually when I see Chex party mix served at a party, it’s either spicy or unseasoned – but the Chex Mix I remember from my childhood was sweet and crunchy, so that’s what I set out to create with this easy Crockpot Chex Mix recipe.

The honey coating hardens into a shiny, sweet glaze that works deliciously with all of the different mix-ins, to make a salty-sweet, crunchy party mix that you won’t be able to stop eating!

This recipe makes a ton of party mix – so it’s great for a crowd, or you can cook once and serve not just for the party, but save some for a fun lunch box snack or bake sale item. (Leave out the nuts if you’re planning to throw in lunch bags – just toss them in at the party.)

This recipe got more compliments than some of the more complicated desserts that I served at last year’s Thanksgiving, so I’ll just take it easier on myself and serve this instead! It was just as popular with the adults as it was with the kids.

— Jennifer

PS- Be sure to try our Zesty Buffalo Chex Mix too!

Crockpot Chex Mix Shopping List

Chex cereal (1 small box)
Pretzels
Honey Nut Cheerios
Peanuts
Butter
Brown sugar
Honey
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon, optional
Crock-pot
Crock-pot Liners
Measuring spoons and cups
Large spoon or spatula

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chex Mix

Place Chex cereal, pretzels, Cheerios, and peanuts in a large crockpot. Stir it to make an evenly distributed mix.

Melt the butter and pour over the chex mix in the crockpot. Stir, then sprinkle half of brown sugar overtop, stir again and add remaining half.

Drizzle on the honey, vanilla and cinnamon (if using).

Give the whole thing one final stir and then warm on low for 2 hours, stirring approximately every half hour.

Serve warm or cold.

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Honey Glazed Crockpot Chex Mix

Ingredients

10 cups Chex cereal (1 small box)
2 cups pretzels
1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon, optional

Instructions

Place Chex cereal, pretzels, Cheerios, and peanuts in a large crockpot. Stir it to make an evenly distributed mix.
Melt the butter and pour over the chex mix in the crockpot. Stir, then sprinkle half of brown sugar overtop, stir again and add remaining half.
Drizzle on the honey, vanilla and cinnamon (if using).
Give the whole thing one final stir and then warm on low for 2 hours, stirring approximately every half hour.
Serve warm or cold.

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Do you like your Chex Mix spicy or sweet? What other classic party treats do you look forward to during the holidays?

For more delicious party food inspiration, check out our zombie gut cinnamon rolls recipe or our fizzy crockpot apple cider punch recipe.

Crispy Homemade Baked Zucchini Chips

October 20, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: These crispy baked zucchini chips have all the crunch kids love in potato chips – and they’re healthier!

It’s rare you meet a kid who doesn’t like snacking on chips (or an adult for that matter)! Unfortunately, they don’t offer much in the way of nutrition.

So before you reach for a bag of regular chips, why not try these healthy, pop in your mouth veggie chips!

Crispy Homemade Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe

These veggie chips require minimal ingredients, are simple to make and slightly addictive in taste! If you’ve got extra zucchini growing in your garden this year, this is a perfect way to use them!

Zucchini is a great source of vitamin C as well as fiber and omega three fatty acids. With those as well as other vitamins zucchini can help boost your health and prevent cardiovascular disease.

Pro Tip: I like to use coconut oil for the veggie chips because it has a high heat point. Meaning, coconut oil actually retains its structural (and nutritional) integrity at high temperatures. Since coconut oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and full of good fats, maintaining its integrity is pretty key.

These Zucchini chips are simple but extremely addictive so be careful not to eat too many before sharing!

Homemade Zucchini Chips Ingredients

2 zucchini
2.5 tablespoons coconut oil (measured solid)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Tip: swap out our suggested seasonings for your favorite spice blend.

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How to Make Homemade Baked Zucchini Chips

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the coconut oil in the microwave and cook until melted (be sure to use a microwave-safe bowl and handle carefully, as bowl may be hot).

Very carefully, slice the zucchini as thinly as possible. Move slowly to ensure the zucchini are sliced the same size (otherwise cooking times are tricky).

Mix the three seasonings in a small bowl.

Place all the zucchini slices into a large bowl and pour on coconut oil. Toss the zucchini to coat. Sprinkle the seasoning over the slices and use a spatula to make sure they’re all coated.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lay the zucchini out trying not to double layer the chips.

Note: because coconut oil hardens when chilled, the zucchini may be a bit stuck together. Use your hands to separate and place the zucchini on the tray.

Once the chips are placed, sprinkle just a pinch more salt along the top.

Bake in the oven for 14 minutes before turning the pan. Bake for another 14-17 minutes. For the next 4 minutes keep a close eye on the zucchini so they don’t burn. You want them to be brown and starting to crisp.

Depending on the hot spots in your oven, you may need to remove the cooked chips from the pan after 17 minutes and leave the remaining ones for two to three more minutes. This is not a recipe you can just put in the oven and walk away from- keep a close eye on the chips so they don’t burn.

Once finished. Let them sit on the tray for five minutes to cool.

Enjoy warm.

Makes roughly one cup.

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Ingredients

2 zucchini
2.5 tablespoons coconut oil (measured solid)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the coconut oil in the microwave and cook until melted.
Very carefully, slice the zucchini as thinly as possible. Move slowly to ensure the zucchini are sliced the same size (otherwise cooking times are tricky).
Mix the three seasonings in a small bowl.
Place all the zucchini slices into a large bowl and pour on coconut oil. Toss the zucchini to coat. Sprinkle the seasoning over the slices and use a spatula to make sure they're all coated.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lay the zucchini out trying not to double layer the chips.
Note: because coconut oil hardens when chilled, the zucchini may be a bit stuck together. Use your hands to separate and place the zucchini on the tray.
Once the chips are placed, sprinkle just a pinch more salt along the top.
Bake in the oven for 14 minutes before turning the pan. Bake for another 14-17 minutes. For the next 4 minutes keep a close eye on the zucchini so they don't burn. You want them to be brown and starting to crisp.
Depending on the hot spots in your oven, you may need to remove the cooked chips from the pan after 17 minutes and leave the remaining ones for two to three more minutes. This is not a recipe you can just put in the oven and walk away from- keep a close eye on the chips so they don't burn.
Once finished. Let them sit on the tray for five minutes to cool.
Enjoy warm.
Makes roughly one cup.

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These zucchini chips are simple, tasty and healthy. They make the perfect movie night or picnic snack. The chips are salty, addictive and a great way to get kids to eat a few extra veggies!

For more delicious and healthy snacks kids will love, check out our healthy black bean brownies recipe or our baked avocado fries recipe.

30+ Super Cute Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids

October 4, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: From breakfast to dessert, we’ve got it covered with this complete collection of cute and creative Thanksgiving recipes for kids!

You’ll Love These Super Cute Thanksgiving Recipes for Kids!

Thanksgiving is definitely a food holiday! Whether you’ve got a budding chef who wants to help in the kitchen, or you’re looking for ways to make school lunches fun in the fall, we’ve got it all here!

From unexpected Thanksgiving inspired breakfasts, to turkey-themed treats, there’s something for everyone on this list of the best kids Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite family food bloggers!

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Terrific Thanksgiving Treats

Cake Mix Pumpkin Bundt Cake (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A box mix shortcut makes this recipe super easy – and it’s still amazingly moist and delicious!
Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice Truffles (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Drop one of these pumpkin shaped treats into a mug of warm milk to make a delicious pumpkin hot cocoa!
Magical Pumpkin Cake (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A decadently fluffy layered pumpkin & chocolate dessert.
Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — An adorable fall version of the always delicious chocolate dirt pudding.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Ooey-gooey bread pudding with chunks of rich pumpkin baked right in; this one is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!
Cinderella’s Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Perfect for the Disney fans of the family!
Turkey Brownies (recipe on Mommy’s Bundle) — Jazz up traditional fudge brownies with turkey decorations!
Healthier Pumpkin Pie (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Low carb and low sugar, a win-win for everyone!
Mini Pumpkin Pies (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — Just the right size for little hands!
Turkey Pudding Cups (recipe on Crystal & Comp) — A cookie & frosting takes this pudding cup to the next level of Thanksgiving fun!
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — A handheld healthy Thanksgiving dessert, both paleo and low carb!
“Secret Ingredient” Pumpkin Spice Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Kid-approved and fun to bake together!
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — Now you can recreate the coffee shop favorite anytime at home!
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A new twist on a classic cookie – decorate them for even more baking fun!
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Pretty much the cutest Thanksgiving treat ever!
Pumpkin Pie Ravioli (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — It’s actually a dessert!

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

Turkey Cheese Ball — An adorable snack while Thanksgiving dinner is in the oven!
Homemade Butter (recipe on Buggy & Buddy) — Kids will get a kick out of making their own butter to spread on Thanksgiving rolls!
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — This classic side dish has never been easier to make!
Sugar-free Cranberry Sauce (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — Once you’ve had the real thing, you might never go back to the canned version!
Ginger Ale Glazed Carrots (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Only 2 ingredients and there will be NO leftovers!
Cranberry Crescent Rolls (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — A fun way to enjoy cranberry sauce with dinner!
Dairy Free Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — So tasty that kids will never know this side dish is actually good for them!
Homemade Mac & Cheese (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — Because everything is better with mac & cheese!

Kids Thanksgiving Recipes for Breakfast

Pumpkin Pancakes (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A festive pumpkin-shaped breakfast that’s perfect all the way from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — Real pumpkin in the batter!
“Turkey” Toast (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — Grab those Thanksgiving cookie cutter for a high-protein (and fun) way to start the day!
Pumpkin Spice Scones (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — Psst…this one is perfect with coffee (or hot cocoa for the kids)
Crockpot Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — Full of fall flavor and sure to warm up the family on cool mornings.

Kids Thanksgiving Themed Lunchbox Ideas

Pumpkin Hummus (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — A yummy fall dip to enjoy fruits and veggies!
2-Bite Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — High in protein and fiber, these sweet treats are perfect to pop in a lunchbox!
Turkey Shaped Sandwich (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — The cutest & most creative turkey sandwich you’ll ever see!
Brined Pumpkin Seeds (recipe on Twitchetts) — A healthier alternative to chips!
Leftover Turkey Dinner Tacos (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — An exciting new way to use all that leftover turkey!

More of our favorite holiday recipe collections for kids:

40+ Kid-made Halloween Snacks

40+ Creepy Cool Kid-Made Halloween Snacks

September 26, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: A awesome collection of all types of spooktacular kid-made Halloween snacks.

The internet is FILLED with adorable Halloween snacks and food ideas this time of year.

– BUT –

…can your kids actually make those intricate recipes?

Because creating and cooking them is half the fun!!

We’ve rounded up over forty of our favorite Halloween snacks that are not only kid-approved, but they’re kid-made too!

40+ Creepy Cool Kid-Made Halloween Snacks

Bookmark this list of Halloween Snacks, because we’ll keep adding ideas as we find them!

Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

Healthy Ghost Pops (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — a boo-rific banana treat
Frankenstein Guacamole (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — a spooktacular way to get kids to eat healthy avocados!
Funky Monster Apple Snacks (recipe on The Inspiration Edit) — a sweet fruit treat you can feel good about serving and your kids will love the funky monster mouths!
Frankensmoothie (recipe on Mommy’s Bundle) — packed with healthy fruits and veggies, this is one Halloween treat you’ll both agreed on!
Halloween Deviled Eggs (recipe on Foodnservice.com)
Five Little Pumpkins Snack (recipe on Mom Inspired Life) — pretzels and cheese
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — a healthy base recipe that you can decorate for the holiday

Creepy Cakes, Cupcakes, & Cookies

Spooky Slime Cookies (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — bright green “slime” monster meringues (ps- they’re gluten and dairy free!)
Slime Monster Cupcakes — click for recipe!
Spooky Graveyard Cake (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — click for recipe video!
Sugar Skull Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — WOW-worthy painted cookies for Halloween or Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
Crunchy Candy Corn Treats (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a chewy marshmallow treat packed with crunchy peanuts and sweet candy corn
Ghost Meringues (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — super spooky Halloween cookie that melts in your mouth
Creamsicle Flavored Mini Orange Halloween Cupcakes (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — bright orange mini cupcakes topped with Jack-O-Lanterns
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — shaped just like Jack-o-Lanterns
Spiderweb Cookies (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a twist on chocolate dipped peanut butter crackers
Easy Candy Spider Cookies (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — sugar cookies topped with fun candy spiders
Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcake Toppers (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a dessert making shortcut for show-stopping Halloween cupcakes
Ghoulish Ghost Cupcakes (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a spooky marshmallow ghost
Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — lime green surprise
Mini Pumpkin Cakes (recipe on Foodnservice.com) — brightly frosted snack cakes perfect for a festive lunch treat or party spread
Pumpkin Oat Cookies (recipe on Sun Hats & Wellie Boots) — crispy and sweet, with a pumpkin seed smile
Monster Cookies (recipe on Red Ted Art) — kids will have a blast making these melty monster faces
Apple Turnover Mummies (recipe on Kitchen Counter Chronicles) — these sweet apple pie mummies are almost too cute to be spooky!
Thumbprint “Eyeball” Cookies (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — they’re watching you!
Franken-Krispies (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — rice krispie treats get a mean green makeover and funny Frankenfaces!
Frankenstein & Zombie Cookies (recipe on Dinner at the Zoo) — another way to use those gingerbread man cookie cutters…
Halloween Gingerbread Cookies (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — make skeletons, tombstones, & more!
Monster Eye Cupcakes (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — creepy eyeball covered cupcakes that will stand out on a party table
Jack Skellington Pull-Apart Cupcakes (recipe on The Soccer mom Blog) – click for recipe video!

Spooky Snack Mixes

Honey-Glazed Halloween Trail Mix (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — a wholesome snack blend with candy corn and candy pumpkins
Halloween Popcorn Mix (recipe on 3 Princesses and 1 Dude) — a smorgasbord of Halloween snack fun

Kooky Candy

Halloween Candy Apples (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — dipped in funky Halloween colors, they make awesome gift ideas
Mummy Pops (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — a spooky twist on cake pops
Halloween Bark (recipe on Crystal & Comp) — the perfect combo of salty and sweet in a spooky treat
Ghost Lollies (recipe on Kids Craft Room) — “paint” your own ghastly shapes with these white chocolate lollipops
Pressed Sugar Halloween Candy (recipe on Steam Powered Family) — make your own molded candy in any Halloween shape
Ghost Pretzel Sticks (recipe on The Inspiration Edit) — dipped pretzel rods with funky faces

Punchy Potions

Slimy Limey Lemonade (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — an impossibly neon green Halloween punch
Spooky Superhero Potion (recipe on What’s Up Fagans) — let your kids imagination run wild as they whip up a fruity Halloween concoction

More Halloween Snacks for Kids

Mummy Meatballs (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A quick & easy snack or Halloween party app with crescent dough
Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A festive Halloween breakfast for kids
Halloween Spider Pizza (recipe on Kids Craft Room) — Large pizzas topped with mini spiders OR mini pizzas made into spiders – either way they’re spooky Halloween food fun!
Halloween Pudding Cups (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — 6 super easy tutorials to make different Hallowen inspired pudding cups, from bats to black cats and more!
Candy Corn Jello Parfaits (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — a festive layered Jello treat that looks just like a candy corn
Jello Zombie Brains (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — not for the squeamish!

Have you made any of these Halloween snacks yet? Tell us which one(s) you love!

Halloween Treat Bags for Your Candy:

DIY Frankenstein Halloween Treat Bags

More of our favorite holiday recipe collections for kids:

30+ Kids Thanksgiving Recipes

Naturally Sweetened Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls

September 3, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: A healthy snack that both kids and parents can agree on — these yummy bite sized Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls take just minutes to make!

I adore little energy balls and so does my daughter! They’re quick to make, easy to freeze and a simple way to get more quality foods into her system.

Naturally Sweetened Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls

These apple cinnamon oat balls are perfect for kids or busy moms running out the door. They contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats to provide lasting energy throughout the morning.

It’s the healthy fats in the chia seeds and almond butter that help slow the release of the natural sugars which means you won’t be spiking your kids on too big of a sugar high. These oatmeal bites are small but mighty!

Ingredients to Make Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls

1.5 cups regular oats
1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 an apple, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons almond butter (or sunflower seed butter to be nut free)
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup

Tip: if you don’t have brown rice syrup, you can swap that out for 1/2 Tablespoon mollases or 3/4 Tablespoon honey.

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Directions:

In a large bowl combine the first three ingredients. Add in the shredded apple.

Mix the wet ingredients together until no clumps remain (you may need to heat the almond butter or honey to do this).

Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until everything is wet and sticky looking.

Line a cutting board with parchment paper.

Using your hands (greased in coconut oil if you can) portion the mixture into 12 balls and lay them on the paper. The mixture is wet so when combining lightly squeeze the mixture together and very softly roll into a ball.

Freeze for thirty minutes to set.

Makes about a dozen.

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Apple Cinnamon Oat Balls

Ingredients

1.5 cups regular oats
1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 an apple, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the first three ingredients. Add in the shredded apple.
Mix the wet ingredients together until no clumps remain (you may need to heat the almond butter or honey to do this).
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until everything is wet and sticky looking.
Line a cutting board with parchment paper.
Using your hands (greased in coconut oil if you can) portion the mixture into 12 balls and lay them on the paper. The mixture is wet so when combining lightly squeeze the mixture together and very softly roll into a ball.
Freeze for thirty minutes to set.
Makes 11 balls.

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These bite size apple cinnamon balls make the perfect quick snack while running out the door!

They’re quick to make and even easier to pop into your mouth to eat! Full of healthy, sustaining ingredients these oat balls are a win with kids!

More healthy snacks for kids:

For more delicious protein-packed snack ideas, check out our easy 3-ingredient homemade protein bars recipe or our Chewy Chocolate Protein Balls with Caramel Drizzle recipe.

School Books Rice Krispies Treats

July 28, 2017 3 Comments

Celebrate the new school year with these adorable and tasty school books rice krispie treats!

School Books Rice Krispie Treats

While it’s always a little sad to see summer go, a new school year is an occasion worth celebrating!

We always try to do something fun to close out our vacation, and these school books rice krispie treats fit the bill perfectly!

(Psst…they’re also a fun teacher gift to bring on the first day and start the year off on the right foot).

Ingredients

2 Rice Krispies Treats bars
1 can white frosting
1 black licorice string
3 white Airheads candy
Gel food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink)
Edible writing marker (black)

(makes 6 rice krispie treats)

Directions

If using pre-packaged Rice Krispie Treats, cut each treat into 2 pieces. If using homemade, cut them into your desired size.

Divide one can of white frosting into 6 small bowls and mix a different food coloring into each one. Add food coloring one drop at a time until you’ve reached your desired shade.

Cover each rice krispie treat with a different color frosting.

Put 3 dots of white frosting along the long edge of each treat. You can use a piping bag for extra precision, or simply dab frosting onto treats with the tip of a knife.

Cut 6 small rectangular pieces of the airhead candy that will fit on the treats. Using a a black edible marker, write a school subject on each piece of Airhead. Gently press each Airhead piece into the frosting.

Cut about ¼ inch pieces of licorice and lay one on each of the white dots so your treats now look like spiral notebooks.

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Back to School Books Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients

2 Rice Krispies Treats bars
1 can white frosting
1 black licorice string
3 white Airheads candy
Food colorings (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink)
Edible writing marker (black)

Instructions

If using pre-packaged Rice Krispie Treats, cut each treat into 2 pieces. If using homemade, cut them into your desired size.
Divide one can of white frosting into 6 small bowls and mix a different food coloring into each one. Add food coloring one drop at a time until you've reached your desired shade.
Cover each rice krispie treat with a different color frosting.
Put 3 dots of white frosting along the long edge of each treat. You can use a piping bag for extra precision, or simply dab frosting onto treats with the tip of a knife.
Cut 6 small rectangular pieces of the airhead candy that will fit on the treats. Using a a black edible marker, write a school subject on each piece of Airhead. Gently press each Airhead piece into the frosting.
Cut about ¼ inch pieces of licorice and lay one on each of the white dots so your treats now look like spiral notebooks.

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Disney Cars Rice Krispie Treats

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Quick Cheesy Spinach Croissants

July 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

Inside: A quick and easy copycat recipe of Starbucks’ delicious flaky spinach croissants.

Believe it or not, one of my girls’ favorite items on the menu at Starbucks isn’t a dessert! It’s their amazing savory spinach croissants.

Rich, buttery, flaky, and stuffed with fresh spinach and cheese — what’s not to love?

We created this quick copycat recipe you can easily make at home so you can have these crave-worthy spinach croissants anytime. (Bonus – you’ll save money making them at home too!)

Quick Cheesy Spinach Croissants

Tip: Make these for a veggie-packed after school snack for the kiddos OR as a fabulous party appetizer!

Ingredients

1 package crescent rolls
1 cup Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Feta cheese
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp of each Salt and pepper

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl add spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella, red pepper, salt and pepper. Toss together until well mixed.

Unroll crescent dough and divide into triangles on a flat work surface.

Take small spoonfuls of your spinach and cheese mixture and place in the bottom part of your crescent roll dough.

Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicon baking mat.

Roll up your crescent dough, starting at the end where you placed the spinach.

Place each finished spinach croissant on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each roll with beaten egg. (This well create a crisp, buttery brown coating on top of each croissant).

Top each spinach roll with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes (until golden brown).

TIP: If re-heating later, use the toaster oven or conventional oven to crisp them right up again!

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Spinach & Cheese Croissants

Ingredients

1 package crescent rolls
1 cup Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup Feta cheese
1 cup baby spinach, chopped
1 egg beaten
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp of each Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl add spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella, red pepper, salt and pepper. Toss together until well mixed.
Unroll crescent dough and divide into triangles on a flat work surface.
Take small spoonfuls of your spinach and cheese mixture and place in the bottom part of your crescent roll dough.
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicon baking mat.
Roll up your crescent dough, starting at the end where you placed the spinach.
Place each finished spinach croissant on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each roll with beaten egg. (This well create a crisp, buttery brown coating on top of each croissant).
Top each spinach roll with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes (until golden brown).

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