30 Healthier Snack Ideas for Kids- It's time for the kids to head back to school. When they come home each afternoon have healthier snacks waiting so that they don't grab for potato chips or cookies. Our members shared their ideas for fun and tasty snacks that are much better than the prepackaged ones that are so easy to grab. A little forethought will get them eating better and they'll thank you for it.
4 Favorite Kid Friendly Trail Mixes- I haven't met a kid that wouldn't gladly eat some dried fruit and nuts when it was mixed in among some of his/her other favorite snack foods. These trail mixes are easy to bag into single servings for lunches, after school snacks, or even for traveling.
5 Fun Marshmallow Yummies for Kids- Kids love marshmallows! While they are certainly not in the top 10 most nutritional things to feed your kids, they are definitely in the top 10 fun snacks. Carrots sticks and whole wheat crackers are good for everyday snacks, but these sweet treats will be welcome anytime you choose to serve them!
ABC & 123 Alphabet Cookies- Teacher Appreciation week is coming up. Looking for something fun and tasty to give to your favorite teacher? Bake a batch of these cinnamon
sugar cookies to say "Thank You" for all
of their hard work.
Apple Pie Biscuits- Nothing smells or tastes better than fresh apple pie right out of the oven. However, if you are like me and there just aren't enough hours in the day to focus on making homemade apple pie, then these apple biscuits are for you! Great for breakfast or dessert!
Awesome Apple Munchies- Apples are a wonderful source of vitamins, they're sweet and delicious, and there are so many recipes that you and your kids can make from them! Here are a few variations to choose from, all are fun for children and easy enough to do with help from a grown up.
Baseball Cookies- These no-bake cookies are almost as fun to make as they are to give. They are quick and easy to assemble and they look great!
Bento Lunch- For many of us, school has been in full swing for a few weeks now. Already, the turkey sandwich, apple, chips and cookie routine is getting old. I pack what is easy and admittedly I get into ruts. But all over, you can find great ideas to keep lunch interesting. Here's another.
Berry Crumble Muffins- Create a nice surprise for Mother's Day by baking Mom
a batch of these berry muffins. Say "I Love You" by
serving them to her in bed along with her favorite coffee
or tea.
Bite Size Zucchini Muffins- Serve these muffins as a quick, on-the-go breakfast, a lunchbox treat or an after school snack. There's so much flavor packed into these little snacks that your kids won't even know that they are eating something with a vegetable in them!
Breakfast on the Go- You've heard it many times before: breakfast is the healthiest way to start the day. Jump-starting the day with breakfast benefits everyone - children, teens and adults. Although this meal helps people of all ages stay more alert and have more energy throughout the day, eating a balanced morning meal is especially important for children and teens, as it prepares them to meet the challenges of learning.
Breakfast Pizza- Get the kids to the table in no time in the morning... tell them you're making pizza for breakfast. Within 30 minutes you'll be serving a warm, delicious breakfast that the whole family will enjoy.
Carrot Cupcakes- Bunnies love carrots so it only makes sense to serve these carrot cupcakes for dessert at your Easter dinner. Your family will hop to the table for them!
Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese- Moms are always looking for healthier recipes to feed to their kids. Make this easy, cheesy cauliflower pasta from Rachael Ray - it will quickly become a new family favorite.
Cheesy Corn Dog Muffins- Packed into a lunchbox or eaten as an after school snack, these muffins taste just like your kids' favorite corn dogs - without the awkward stick. They're quick and easy to make and can be eaten hot or cold. Yummy!
Cheesy Herb Alphabet Breadsticks- Kids will love making Dad these cheesy breadsticks for Father's Day. This easy recipe for kids is perfect for little ones to show off their skills as they spell out D-A-D using bread dough. The best part of this gift is that they get to help Dad eat it!
Chewy Chocolate Caramel Bites- Sweet-meets-salty in these delicious treats that even the littlest hands can help make. These make great gifts and party favors. Bag them up for a gift that your Valentine will surely love!
Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- The scent of oatmeal raisin cookies wafting through the house is a sure sign that fall is on its way! Greet your kids after school with a plate of warm cookies and a big glass of milk. This will surely put smiles on their faces.
Chinese 5 Spice Peanut Brittle- You’ll wake up your taste buds when you bite into our
version of an old-fashioned favorite. In this recipe, peanut
brittle meets tongue-tickling spices for a great new taste.
It’s quick and easy to whip it since it all cooks in the
microwave!
Chinese Lantern Cookies- Dish up some luck at your Chinese New Year dinner this year by serving these lucky Chinese lantern cookies for dessert.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Coated Apples- A new, delicious twist on the traditional caramel apple! These are ideal for fall when you have an overabundance of apples, but don't discount them for other holidays and occassions! Simply change the color of the sprinkles or other decorations to fit the season or event.
Cinnamon Bunnies- What could be better than waking up to the smell of cinnamon buns early in the morning? These Cinnamon Bunnies are the perfect addition to your Easter table.
Cinnamon Sugared Mixed Nuts- These sweet and spicy nuts would make a perfect hostess gift if you are invited to a Passover Seder. But not just for Passover, they would make a great gift for anyone!
Coconut Meringue Macaroons- Passover is a Jewish celebration during which only foods that are kosher are allowed. No foods containing yeast or grains are eaten. This is to commemorate the Israelites who fled quickly into the desert with no time for their breads to rise and were forced to bake the dough into hard crackers in the desert sun.The macaroon is an accepted dessert or snack for Passover. These macaroons are slightly crisp on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Great for an after-dinner dessert or even a midnight snack
Conversation Heart Cookies- It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Conversation Hearts. We’ve created a way to express your feelings in a BIG way by making these conversation heart cookies. Don’t hold back…show your Valentine how you really feel!
Cookie Crumb Cheesecake Caterpillars- Springtime is here and that means caterpillars, butterflies, and plenty of nature inspired projects! Your kids will not only love making these cute edible caterpillars, they'll love eating them too! Made in similar fashion to Oreo truffles, these are easier for kids to decorate and definitely great for a party!
Crispy Pops- This recipe is easy, it's fun, and it's great to eat! Kids love crispy marshmallow rice treats, and they love M&M's. Combine the two and put them on a stick, and you are a star in their eyes!
Decorated Easter Cookies- Chicks and Bunnies and Easter Egg Cookies... Oh My! Call the kids to the table and let them show off their artistic abilities by decorating these yummy sugar cookies.
Dreamy Chocolate Cake Balls- If you are looking for a decadent and delicious recipe that will look great and your kids can help make, then this is it. Rich and swet, these cake balls are a perfect gift plain or dressed up with drizzle.
Dressing Up a Cupcake For the Holidays- Cupcakes are everywhere right now and some can fetch a pretty penny. There is no reason you can't make amazing cupcakes that rival the fancy cupcake bakeries without spending hours in the kitchen or spending a fortune on supplies.
Not too far from now, Cupid will be shooting his arrow at love birds all over! Visit our Valentine's Day section for fun crafts, great recipes, or gift ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...
It's time for the kids to head back to school. When they come home each afternoon have healthier snacks waiting so that they don't grab for potato chips or cookies. Our members shared their ideas for fun and tasty snacks that are much better than the prepackaged ones that are so easy to grab. A little forethought will get them eating better and they'll thank you for it.
I haven't met a kid that wouldn't gladly eat some dried fruit and nuts when it was mixed in among some of his/her other favorite snack foods. These trail mixes are easy to bag into single servings for lunches, after school snacks, or even for traveling.
Kids love marshmallows! While they are certainly not in the top 10 most nutritional things to feed your kids, they are definitely in the top 10 fun snacks. Carrots sticks and whole wheat crackers are good for everyday snacks, but these sweet treats will be welcome anytime you choose to serve them!
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up. Looking for something fun and tasty to give to your favorite teacher? Bake a batch of these cinnamon
sugar cookies to say "Thank You" for all
of their hard work.
Nothing smells or tastes better than fresh apple pie right out of the oven. However, if you are like me and there just aren't enough hours in the day to focus on making homemade apple pie, then these apple biscuits are for you! Great for breakfast or dessert!
These no-bake cookies are almost as fun to make as they are to give. They are quick and easy to assemble and they look great!
For many of us, school has been in full swing for a few weeks now. Already, the turkey sandwich, apple, chips and cookie routine is getting old. I pack what is easy and admittedly I get into ruts. But all over, you can find great ideas to keep lunch interesting. Here's another.
Create a nice surprise for Mother's Day by baking Mom
a batch of these berry muffins. Say "I Love You" by
serving them to her in bed along with her favorite coffee
or tea.
Serve these muffins as a quick, on-the-go breakfast, a lunchbox treat or an after school snack. There's so much flavor packed into these little snacks that your kids won't even know that they are eating something with a vegetable in them!
Get the kids to the table in no time in the morning... tell them you're making pizza for breakfast. Within 30 minutes you'll be serving a warm, delicious breakfast that the whole family will enjoy.
Bunnies love carrots so it only makes sense to serve these carrot cupcakes for dessert at your Easter dinner. Your family will hop to the table for them!
Moms are always looking for healthier recipes to feed to their kids. Make this easy, cheesy cauliflower pasta from Rachael Ray - it will quickly become a new family favorite.
Packed into a lunchbox or eaten as an after school snack, these muffins taste just like your kids' favorite corn dogs - without the awkward stick. They're quick and easy to make and can be eaten hot or cold. Yummy!
Kids will love making Dad these cheesy breadsticks for Father's Day. This easy recipe for kids is perfect for little ones to show off their skills as they spell out D-A-D using bread dough. The best part of this gift is that they get to help Dad eat it!
Sweet-meets-salty in these delicious treats that even the littlest hands can help make. These make great gifts and party favors. Bag them up for a gift that your Valentine will surely love!
The scent of oatmeal raisin cookies wafting through the house is a sure sign that fall is on its way! Greet your kids after school with a plate of warm cookies and a big glass of milk. This will surely put smiles on their faces.
You’ll wake up your taste buds when you bite into our
version of an old-fashioned favorite. In this recipe, peanut
brittle meets tongue-tickling spices for a great new taste.
It’s quick and easy to whip it since it all cooks in the
microwave!
Dish up some luck at your Chinese New Year dinner this year by serving these lucky Chinese lantern cookies for dessert.
What could be better than waking up to the smell of cinnamon buns early in the morning? These Cinnamon Bunnies are the perfect addition to your Easter table.
These sweet and spicy nuts would make a perfect hostess gift if you are invited to a Passover Seder. But not just for Passover, they would make a great gift for anyone!
Passover is a Jewish celebration during which only foods that are kosher are allowed. No foods containing yeast or grains are eaten. This is to commemorate the Israelites who fled quickly into the desert with no time for their breads to rise and were forced to bake the dough into hard crackers in the desert sun.The macaroon is an accepted dessert or snack for Passover. These macaroons are slightly crisp on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Great for an after-dinner dessert or even a midnight snack
It wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without Conversation Hearts. We’ve created a way to express your feelings in a BIG way by making these conversation heart cookies. Don’t hold back…show your Valentine how you really feel!
Springtime is here and that means caterpillars, butterflies, and plenty of nature inspired projects! Your kids will not only love making these cute edible caterpillars, they'll love eating them too! Made in similar fashion to Oreo truffles, these are easier for kids to decorate and definitely great for a party!
Chicks and Bunnies and Easter Egg Cookies... Oh My! Call the kids to the table and let them show off their artistic abilities by decorating these yummy sugar cookies.
If you are looking for a decadent and delicious recipe that will look great and your kids can help make, then this is it. Rich and swet, these cake balls are a perfect gift plain or dressed up with drizzle.
Cupcakes are everywhere right now and some can fetch a pretty penny. There is no reason you can't make amazing cupcakes that rival the fancy cupcake bakeries without spending hours in the kitchen or spending a fortune on supplies.
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