Ladies and gents…we’ve all had 'em. Those dates we just want to forget or the ones that continue to make us a hit at a dinner party during story time.
Well, now you can eat 'em!
Ingredients
Nutty Dates
Medjool dates with seed removed (or any type of date)
All-natural peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter
Sea salt
Chia seeds (optional)
Cheesy Dates
Looking for a fun way to get your kids to eat more fruit?
Brooke Burke and her daughter Rain share a great recipe that doubles as an artsy activity....
Fruit kebabs!
As hard as it is to believe, the summer is flying by, and that means school is just around the corner!
In order to make the back-to-school rush less hectic, now is the time to start thinking about healthy lunchbox snacks that your kids will enjoy (and that won't take hours for you to prepare).
Whether you're throwing a casual garden party, hosting a family BBQ, or just having a relaxing evening with some friends, chips and salsa are always a welcome (and easy) addition to the menu.
So this summer, try putting a tropical twist on the traditional chip dip with this tasty recipe for pineapple salsa. Not only is it fun and colorful, but the blend of flavors makes for a spicy, sweet and delicious treat!
Summertime is snack time, and whether you’re headed to the beach or to the pool in your backyard, you’re going to need snacks. The best summery snacks are portable, easy to serve, kid-friendly, and won’t spoil in the summer heat.
Here are some healthy and ready-to-serve summer snacks that the whole family will love and don't require any cooking from you:
Kashi Soft Baked Squares
There's hummus among us!
Try out this great homemade recipe for hummus without any of the additives or preservatives that you'll get in store-bought dips.
It's easy and delicious!
Ingredients:
1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 heaping tbsp of tahini
1/4 tsp of salt
juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp water
1-2 clove(s) of garlic, depending on your tolerance!
Directions:
Summer treats used to be so simple - cold drinks and frosty ice pops are the delicacies of childhood.
Suddenly though, there’s been a rush to make food well, fancier than it once was. Summer food is no longer about perfecting the classics, but about making them as exotic as possible.
As the song goes, "you think you fancy, huh?" Well if so, here are some of our favorite fancified versions of typical summer goodies:
1. DIY Fruit Pops are the New Popsicles
With all the summer gatherings and picnics that will take place all summer long, we are still thinking "Slim & Trim" on the recipes!
This is guacamole taken to the next (nutritional) level, punched up with extra protein and fiber from edamame, otherwise known as the "gorge green soybean."
It is significantly less fat than traditional guacamole and adds heart-healthy soy protein. Served with raw vegetables or alongside baked chili lime pita chips..... we're thinking..... Yum!
Edamame Guacamole
Ingredients
Summer means picnics... and lots of chips and dip. Your favorite Super Bowl bean and sour cream dip is just too heavy for this time of year, so let's get light!
This healthy salsa recipe incorporates the essential flavors of Mexican cuisine. We've got onion and jalapeno for spice, tempered by the fruity lightness of mangoes, melon, and pineapple. It's sweet and savory fruit salad - perfect for your next party!
Great with chips or as a garnish for a piece of grilled chicken or fish. Or just pair it with a margarita for Mommy and bring it outside by the pool! Yum!
What says SUMMER more than an avocado? And what says YUM more than guacamole!!!
So what could be better than sharing my favorite guacamole recipe? It's the best one you'll ever have. I promise!
Super easy. Super tasty. Tried and true, your friends will be raving about this delicious dip!
