+ RECIPES
Kid-Approved SNACKS ROLL IT UP Grab a tortilla and roll it up with some fillings insideideas below!
Summer is here, the kids are home, and they want to eat all day! Moms know this to be all too true. We’ve got some fun and nutritious snack ideas that your kids can help with (and any extra kids you might have over).
Mexican S’mores
Cheerio Bars
BY KIM CROOK
3 cups Cheerios ¾ cup peanut butter ½ cup honey In a medium sauce pan, heat the peanut butter and honey over medium heat until melted, stir in Cheerios. Press mixture into a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate at least an hour. Keep any leftovers stored in the fridge.
Crunchy Veggies BY RYAN SPELTS
My mom used to leave tubs of water with carrot and celery sticks in them for us to easily grab when we opened the fridge. They make for easy and quick snacks, and they are easy to see when you open the fridge looking to munch. It’s nothing special, just carrot sticks and celery submerged in water, kept cold.
Ready-to-eat! Serve yourself Healthy
Tortilla Peanut Butter (or almond butter) Chocolate chips Mini marshmallows Place tortilla on a microwave safe plate. Spread a stripe of peanut butter down the middle of the tortilla (roughly 2 inches wide). Sprinkle chocolate chips on the peanut butter, followed by marshmallows. Roll up the tortilla, being sure to put the outer edge on the bottom, so the roll is pinned closed. Microwave for about 30-60 seconds or until you see the marshmallows puffing up in the microwave. Let cool for a minute or so, and enjoy!
Banana Wrap Ups BY JENNY GOLDSBERRY
1 banana 1 tortilla 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 2 tsp. honey Spread peanut butter, a great source of protein and omega 3, on your tortilla. Sprinkle chia seeds for an extra crunch and dose of vitamin A. Slice a potassium-boosted banana into slices and place on your spread. Pour honey on top before you wrap it up burrito or pinwheel style for a yummy healthy snack. {continued on page 28}
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