Healthy School Lunches
Healthy School Lunches

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  • Replace juice with water and white bread for wheat.
  • Try out new lunch options at home first to make sure your children will eat them.
  • Plan ahead when grocery shopping and prep fruits and vegetables before the morning rush.
Dirty Tricks for Clean Eating
Dirty Tricks for Clean Eating

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  • Be and creative in how you introduce new flavors, using purees and other tricks.
  • Keep an open mind and allow kids some autonomy to choose and adapt to new foods over time.
  • Make subtle changes to keep family favorites, but with less sugar and more fun.
Busy Morning Breakfast Bars
Busy Morning Breakfast Bars

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  • Mornings can be a hectic time for parents, but skipping breakfast should never be an option.
  • These make-ahead cereal bars feature whole grains blended with protein-packed mix-ins.
  • This recipe can easily be tweaked for variety week after week.
Crunchy Vegetarian Taquitos Recipe
Crunchy Vegetarian Taquitos Recipe

These taquitos prove that you don’t have to fry food to make it crispy and delicious. Ingredients 10 medium mushrooms 1 red bell pepper 1/2 bunch cilantro 1/4 cup green salsa 1/3 cup cream cheese 1 can (or 2 cups) black beans juice of 1 lime 1 tsp cumin 15 small tortillas Instructions Clean mushrooms … Continue reading “Crunchy Vegetarian Taquitos Recipe”

Whole Grain Pita Pizzas
Whole Grain Pita Pizzas

These whole grain pita pizzas are kid-approved and easy for little hands to assemble. Kids are more likely to eat what they make, so these are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. And roasting vegetables in the oven makes them super yummy! Quick tip: Chopping vegetables up into smaller pieces … Continue reading “Whole Grain Pita Pizzas”

On-the-Go Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe
On-the-Go Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe

This recipe is the perfect on-the-go breakfast. Make them ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze them, and then heat them in the microwave when you are ready to eat! Ingredients 1 – cooking spray 6 large – egg 1/4 cup – milk 1/8 teaspoon – salt 1/8 teaspoon – black pepper, ground 1 medium – … Continue reading “On-the-Go Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe”

Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup
Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup

This soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is made with fresh carrots, celery, kale and more. Best of all, the soup is cooked in one pot and tastes great as leftovers! Ingredients 1 tablespoon – olive oil 1/2 medium – onion 2 clove – garlic 1 medium – carrot 1 stalk – … Continue reading “Easy Vegetable Tortellini Soup”

White Bean One Pot Chili Recipe
White Bean One Pot Chili Recipe

Not only are beans healthy, but they’re cheap. Adding some legumes to your diet is a great way to eat healthier without breaking the budget. And chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. Ingredients 2 breast – chicken breast 1 medium – onion 1 clove – garlic 1 tbsp – … Continue reading “White Bean One Pot Chili Recipe”

Cinnamon Almonds
Cinnamon Almonds

Nuts are a great addition to your children’s diet. Experts recommend including 1 ounce of nuts per day. The reason? They are richly dense with good fats, including Omega 3, ALA, and monounsaturated fats. They are rich in vitamin E. They are highly satiating so they make a perfect snack. They are rich in magnesium … Continue reading “Cinnamon Almonds”

Halloween Pot Pie
Halloween Pot Pie

This Halloween help your family get their veggies by making individual mini-mummy and mini-spider pot pies. Pot pies are the perfect way to dress up vegetables and these are so cute that your kids will find them irresistible. Your kids can also help by making their own spooky creations.   Halloween Pot Pie Recipe Filling … Continue reading “Halloween Pot Pie”

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