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STACKABLE SNACK A familiar combo gets a lofty treatment in this filling after-school bite. To prep it, slice a small apple crosswise, core the pieces, and place a few tablespoons of peanut butter in a bowl. Give your child a spreader and let him build and eat his own stack.
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READ IT AND EAT We’re crazy about this lunch box–ready surprise from mom blogger Cristi Messersmith of bentonbetterlunches.com. Fold a flour tortilla (ours were the 8-inch size) in half; trim it into a book shape. Draw a funny title and picture with food writers. Layer your child’s favorite sandwich fillings inside.
fun street food Kids can make wholesome meals and treats alongside some favorite friends with the new Sesame Street Let’s Cook! cookbook. From Telly’s French Toast Triangles to Big Bird’s Homemade Seed Crackers, each recipe includes kid steps, food facts, and variations to keep everyone’s appetite and curiosity satisfied. $17.99, amazon.com THIS FOR THAT SEP T EMBER 2015
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For an allergen-free snack, replace the nut butter in the Stackable Snack, above, with sunflower seed butter.
