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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: , , ,

Triumph…Granola Bars

Lately, we’ve been trying to eat less processed food. There have been a few items we’ve  eliminated, and for the remainder, we’re either still indulging, or I’m attempting to find homemade alternatives. Finding ways to make favorite snacks at home isn’t easy, particularly when you are biased towards a flavor and texture you’re accustomed to […]

Posted 25 January 2010 | baked goods   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments (6) Tagged: , ,