Last week, in Challenge Week #1, I took it upon myself to be more mindful of using leftovers as a way to save money and uh, why waste right? I did a great job! I created a loaded frittata, salads, Chicken Cordon Bleu Buttermilk Biscuits and made some pizza using leftovers as well (A BBQ chicken).
For Week 2, the challenge is to create a healthy snack using at least one organic ingredient. Now, sometimes it’s tricky getting kids to eat healthy snacks, but I know all you moms out there are capable of some very creative solutions.
Here are some of my favorites from the past that my kids love:
Beach Eats Snack Mix (organic cereals & raisins)
Popcorn Trail Mix (hello popcorn!)
Strawberry, Banana & Orange Yogurt Smoothie using organic frozen fruit
Roasted Panko Potato Wedges (with organic russet potatoes)
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Janelle Sorensen says
YUMMO! We make a lot of smoothies, too. But – I definitely need to try the potato wedges and popcorn trail mix. (tummy grumble, grumble…)
Thanks for sharing!
Jane says
Is it weird that I tried to drink that smoothie through my laptop screen? The problem is that you make everything look and sound so good! (OK, not really a “problem!”) Seriously, though, have to make a smoothie tonight after seeing that photo. And thanks for the other healthy snack ideas!
HeatherChristo says
Thank you for addressing how hard it is to get your kids eating healthfully, and for some snack ideas. I feel like I am always scrounging for new ways to feed them.