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Kid Snacks: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

I know what you’re thinking–another condiment! But stay with me, hummus is so much more than that. It really can be the foundation of a meal, and it makes a great (nutritious) snack for big and little kids. This is an obvious dip for veggies, crackers, and pita, but it also makes a great spread on […]

Posted 16 September 2010 | condiments   kid snacks   kid stuff   legumes   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , ,

Apricot Buttermilk Shakes

I found Wisconsin apricots at the Farmer’s Market the other weekend – I might have to look into what it would take to grow my own. Apricots are a lovely little stone fruit – bright and tart, with an unassuming peel and an easy to remove pit. My toddler ate two a day for a […]

Posted 11 August 2010 | beverage   breakfast   kid snacks   kid stuff   seasonal | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Kid Snacks: Monkey Malt

Before my son tries a new food (and sometimes before every meal) he asks me if a monkey would eat this. If a monkey would, he’s all set. This seems like an odd dietary restriction, but I think if more people followed the ‘monkey diet’, they might be better off. I looked up ‘howler monkey’ […]

Posted 17 June 2010 | beverage   kid snacks   kid stuff | Comments (1) Tagged: ,

Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds

Another simple yet nourishing kid snack – applesauce and sliced almonds. My son especially enjoyed sprinkling the almonds into the sauce himself. So much so, he insisted on also sprinkling almonds into the black bean soup we had for supper. A little fruit, a little fiber, a little protein, and some vitamin E to boot. […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | kid snacks   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments Off on Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds Tagged: , ,

Kid Snacks: Pears and Soft Cheese

Kid’s snacks these days are kind of sad. All manner of little puffed or gummy fruit things, sealed up in a plastic pouch – they seem harmless, but if you look closely at the ingredients, there are a lot of mystery items in there. While I think all of us should be avoiding lengthy and […]

Posted 22 March 2010 | kid snacks   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,