Healthy Recipes for Kids
These are fun treats to make WITH your kids! They will have a blast making their own healthy, festive snack!
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Black beans
Sour cream
Grape tomatoes
Pretzels
Baby Carrots
Black Olives
Zatar Chips (by Flamous Brands)
A warm, spiced drink perfect for a cool evening at home...or a holiday party!
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64 oz 100% apple cider or apple juice, unsweetened (organic if possible)
3 cinnamon sticks
4 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
1 orange
A fun appetizer of Hummus Chips with goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a party appetizer tray!
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Goat cheese (soft spreadable works best)
Grape tomatoes
Fresh herbs as garnish - mint, parsley, or basil
Humbles Roasted Red Pepper Baked Hummus Chips, by Good Health Natural Foods
Air popped popcorn, slivered almonds and walnuts with a sprinkling of Spike seasoning to make it taste even better. Make lots!!
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Popcorn kernels
Spike seasoning
Slivered almonds
Walnut pieces
Organic popcorn lightly flavored with cinnamon. Excellent snack for warmer days. Easy to travel and not messy.
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Good Health Natural Foods Organic Popcorn
Xylitol all natural sweetener (or stevia or sugar)
Vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
Grass fed butter or Earth Balance soy-free spread
Creamy maple and banana shake that is Kid Kritics Approved!
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lowfat milk
vanilla yogurt (organic is best!) **
plain Greek yogurt (organic is best!)
Maple Syrup, Shady Maple Farms Pure Organic or Joseph’s Original Sugar Free
almond extract
banana, fresh or frozen
ice
Creamy individual cheese balls with herbs and spices, some crumbled turkey bacon and cheddar cheese, then coated with Cheezy Crisps crumbs ... perfect for spreading on crackers, veggies, or just popping in your mouth!
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1 (8oz.) block cream cheese
Garlic powder
Ground mustard
poultry seasoning (or dried sage and thyme or fresh sage)
Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 slices uncured turkey bacon
Cheezy Crisps
Gluten-free cupcakes with a hint of coconut and lime flavor - a perfect combination for Spring and Summer! These are also dairy-free, but with a dairy option.
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1 (13-14 fl oz) can full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight (BPA free if possible) **
2 large eggs, free range if possible
2-3 limes
Virgin coconut oil
Vanilla extract
1 box Golden Vanilla Cake Mix, Gluten-Free, Organic (Simply Organic)
Powdered sugar, organic (optional)
Heavy cream, organic (optional)
Unsweetened shredded coconut
A slightly sweet trail mix that your kids will love. It's nut free so perfect for school lunches.
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Half Naked Popcorn, Pop Chocolate (Good Health Natural Foods)
Puffins Cereal, Honey Rice (Barbara's Bakery)
Tamari pumpkin seeds
Raw sunflower seeds
Dried banana chips
Raisins
Unsweetened coconut shavings (optional)
Chocolate chips (optional)
The kids will love it and so will you, because it's so good for them! A super mix of nuts, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, whole-grain pretzel sticks and cereal.
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Peanuts or Soy nuts, honey-roasted
Nuts of choice, raw, chopped
Sunflower seeds, raw
Dried cranberries (no artificial ingredients!)
Whole grain or gluten-free pretzels (Such as Vita Spelt or Snyder's of Hanover)
Whole grain or gluten-free cereal (Such as Barbara's Puffins)
These quick and easy Cashew Butter Balls are a great treat for adults and kids of all ages. No need to bake so they are perfect for Summer when you don't want to turn on the oven!
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Quick or rolled oats
Agave nectar or raw honey
All purpose or whole wheat flour (unbleached, unbromated)
Lightly Roasted Cashew Butter, Organic by Artisana
These easy No Bake Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for summer days because
they don’t require use of the oven. Kids can help, too!
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Butter, organic if possible
Honey
Sea salt
Baking soda
Unsweetened cocoa powder (not processed with alkali)
Vanilla extract
Quick or rolled oats
Lightly roasted Almond Butter, Organic by Artisana
Your kids won't be able to wait until snack time for these tasty treats! Once Again Organic Peanut Butter with Omega-3, honey, milk combined with oats and dried fruit - a winner for sure!
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Peanut Butter with Omega-3, Organic (Once Again)
Raw Honey, Organic (Wholesome Sweeteners)
Milk (organic, if possible)
Rolled oats
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries or other berries work best)
Chopped nuts
The yummy taste of oatmeal raisin cookies and homemade frozen yogurt - in one! Unlike many store-bought frozen yogurts, this one doesn't contain any artificial ingredients or additives. It's much lower in fat than ice cream and most of the sweetness is from dates and raisins! Plus you get protein and beneficail probiotics from the Greek yogurt and a little fiber from the oats and fruits. What's not to like???
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Lowfat Greek-Style Yogurt, Plain (by Cabot Creamery)
Cinnamon
Whole milk, organic
Brown sugar, organic
For Raw Oatmeal Raisin Bites:
Dates, pitted
Walnut halves
Sea salt
Raisins
Rolled oats
This is a light and flavorful gluten-free vanilla cake topped with juicy peaches. The Golden Vanilla Cake by Simply Organic has a wonderfully light texture and a non-grainy flavor. It is a real treat for someone following a gluten-free diet.
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3-4 fresh peaches, canned peaches in 100% juice, or frozen peaches (organic, if possible)
Cane sugar
Cinnamon
Vanilla extract
2 large eggs (cage-free)
Unsalted butter (organic, if possible)
Golden Vanilla Cake Mix, Gluten-Free, by Simply Organic
Delicious peach pie with a unique cereal-based crust!
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O-shaped oat cereal, honey flavored
Butter (Cabot Creamery)
Brown sugar
Frozen unsweetened or fresh peaches (organic if possible)
Low-fat vanilla yogurt (organic if possible)
Unflavored gelatin
Nutmeg
Sweet peanut butter treats with "hidden" nutrients!
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Organic unsalted butter
Brown sugar
Joseph's Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, Sugar-Free
Vanilla extract
Eggs
Sea salt
Oat bran
Unbleached, unbromated flour (we prefer spelt!)
Cooking spray or olive oil
Your choice: organic sweet potato or carrot baby food, canned sweet potato or pumpkin
Options: powdered sugar or real whipped cream
Healthy peanut buttery bars with pretzels and a touch of sweetness from honey!
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Organic Honey Whole Wheat Pretzels (by Snyder's of Hanover)
Organic Peanut Butter with Omega-3 (by Once Again)
Organic Raw Honey (by Wholesome Sweeteners)
Wheat germ
Quick oats
Vanilla extract
Ground flax seed
"This lighter version of the traditional mozzarella stick is a great snack for picky kids. The Pizza Veggie Stix add something extra special to this crowd favorite." - Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RD & mother of 2 girls, NutritionBabes.com
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"light" mozzarella cheese sticks
Whole wheat pastry flour
Egg
Pizza Veggie Stix (Good Health Natural Foods)
Cooking spray
Marinara sauce (watch the sodium!)
Your kids will gobble up this protein- and fiber-rich dip. It tastes like pizza! Just throw the ingredients in a food processor ... so simple and delicious!!
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Garbanzo beans, cooked or 15 oz can
Extra virgin olive oil
Tomato paste
Garlic, fresh
1 lemon
Romano cheese
Oregano, dried
Basil, dried
Sea salt
Seasoned and baked snack mix with pretzels, cheese crackers, and cereal!
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Organic Vita Spelt Pretzels
organic cheese crackers
organic multigrain cereal
organic butter or olive oil
organic seasoned salt
organic Worcestershire sauce
Sunspire chocolate candies or organic chocolate chips (optional)
nuts, raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
cayenne pepper (optional)
Warm pumpkin bread.....yum.... flavored with cinnamon and sweetened with sugar cane crystals. Finely chopped walnuts too. A tummy pleaser for sure.
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Flour, spelt or whole-wheat
Flour, unbleached
Cinnamon, ground
Baking soda
Walnuts, finely chopped, raw
Eggs, large (free-range)
Sugar cane crystals
Pumpkin, canned (no sugar added)
Canola oil
Almost biscuit-like cinnamon rolls that can be made in half an hour and taste divine.
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Whole wheat pastry flour
Sea salt
Baking powder
Organic shortening, butter or coconut oil (Anna uses Spectrum brand)
Milk, low fat (organic if possible)
Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Cinnamon Flavored Agave Syrup
Chopped pecans
Cinnamon
Apple
Unsweetened coconut
Raisins
Nutritious bean dip with navy beans, lemon juice, roasted garlic, tahini, Greek yogurt, olive oil and sea salt enhanced with dry ranch dressing mix. Get ready to dip!
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15 oz. can navy beans (BPA-free can if possible)
Ranch Dressing Mix by Simply Organic
Lemon
Greek-Style Yogurt, Lowfat, Plain by Cabot of Vermont
Garlic
Sea salt
Olive oil
A crispy almond buttery crust and creamy raspberry filling made with Greek yogurt; topped with fresh raspberries. Chill, eat and enjoy! Recipe by Natalie Monson, RD, from Super Healthy Kids!
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All purpose flour (ubleached, unbromated)
Almond Butter with Omega-3, Creamy, (by Once Again)
Organic butter
Greek yogurt (organic if possible)
Whipping cream
1-2 oranges
Confectioners sugar
Unflavored gelatin
Almonds, chopped
Raspberries, fresh
These taste like oatmeal raisin cookies, but they are healthier. No processed sugars - just dates, walnuts, oats, cinnamon and raisins. The recipe could easily be made into raw energy bars, but we chose "bites" since it's the perfect kid size.
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Dates, pitted
Walnut halves
Cinnamon
Rolled oats
Sea salt
Raisins (organic if possible)
A quick and healthy snack of various nuts and seeds roasted with tamari!
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Sesame seeds, raw
Sunflower seeds, raw
Pumpkin seeds, raw
Almonds, raw, slivered
Peanuts, raw
Tamari sauce (low sodium) or Bragg's Aminos
3 cups prepared sugar cookie dough
8 ounces Organic Valley Cream Cheese
2 cups Organic Valley Whipped Cream
1 package Simply Organic Fruit Dip Mix
2 kiwi
2 bananas
8 ounces strawberries
8 ounces blueberries
8 ounces pineapple
Five ingredients..rave reviews! Spicy popcorn, pretzels, cheese puffs, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Mix it. Eat it. Love it!
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Half Naked Popcorn, Wild Blue Buffalo (Good Health Natural Foods)
Spelt Pretzels (Vita Spelt)
Cheese Puffs, Original (Barbara's Bakery)
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
A delicious dip made from spinach, Greek yogurt, sour cream, seasonings and cheese. Bring on the veggie sticks!
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10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach (organic if possible)
Greek yogurt, plain (such as Cabot of Vermont)
Sour cream
Onion
Garlic
Romano cheese, grated
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Dried Italian herb blend
Paprika
Veggies for dipping: carrots, bell peppers, celery
A traditinal recipe with a new twist! Using granola cuts down on prep time and as a bonus - it calls for much less sugar than a traditional apple crisp recipe. Simple and healthy, just the way we like it.
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Straight Up Granola by Upfront Foods
Walnuts
Apple Juice, 100% juice (organic if possible)
Raw honey (such as Wholesome Sweeteners)
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Allspice
5 apples (organic if possible)
The combination of fudgy brownies and a strawberry cheesecake topping is out of this world! Bonus - the brownies and fruit dip mix are gluten free and organic!
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Cocoa Brownie Mix, Gluten Free (by Simply Organic)
2 large eggs
Unsalted butter
Fruit Dip Mix, Gluten Free (by Simply Organic)
8 oz whipped cream cheese
Fresh strawberries
Ice cold water with alkalizing greens by Greens+!
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Iceland Spring Water
Wild Berry Burst Superfood by Greens Plus
Mild salsa and cream cheese as a dip - perfect for parties or BBQ!
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Mild salsa
Cream cheese
Whole grain crackers or chips
Fresh vegetables - carrots, celery, cucumbers, etc
Great party food! "Using Snyders Sea Salt-flavored Tortilla Chips as a base, I created a variety of scary monster faces for a Halloween party we attended. This could easily be adapted for snowmen faces for winter holiday or Easter eggs for an Easter party." (Ellen, mother of 2)
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EatSmart Naturals MultiGrain Tortilla Chips
Dried cranberries
Hummus
Guacamole
Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Whether you prefer made from scratch or pre-made pie crust, this fruit pie using Wyman's of Maine Triple Berry Blend with a touch of cinnamon is sweet and delicious and will bring raves!
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Pastry dough for 9" double pie crust (we prefer spelt!)
6 cups Wyman's Triple Berry Blend
Flour, whole wheat, spelt or gluten-free
Cornstarch
Sugar cane crystals
Cinnamon
Eggs
Yummy scones using Wyman's of Maine Triple Berry Blend!
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spelt flour
rolled oats
lemon or orange (or dried zest)
baking powder
baking soda
sea salt
organic butter
buttermilk
Wyman's of Maine Frozen Triple Berry Blend
This is a no-bake, light, creamy, tropical cheesecake that is not overly sweet. It gets a pleasant salty crunch from the pretzel crust. It would make a lovely chilled dessert for an outdoor summer event.
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Organic Honey Whole Wheat Pretzel Sticks by Snyder's of Hanover
Shredded Coconut
Coconut Oil
15 oz container of Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
12 oz container of Whipped Cream Cheese
Vanilla Extract
Agave Nectar
Strawberries
15 oz can of Crushed Pineapple (or use fresh)
Blue corn chips with ground turkey and fresh homemade salsa - Italian style!
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Organic blue corn chips
Plainville Farms Ground Turkey
2 Tomatoes
Onion
Red wine vinegar
Fresh basil
Olive oil
Parmesan and/or mozzarella cheese
A healthier twist on this fun treat. Plus, it's very easy to make - just 2 ingredients!
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Oat Chocolate Chip Coconut Whenever Bars, by Pamela's Products
Ice cream or frozen yogurt (organic or homemade if possible) **
This protein-packed dip is delicious and quick to prepare. Try serving it with Cheese Curlz by EatSmart Naturals!
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Cannellini Beans, 1 can
Garlic Clove
Lime Juice
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fresh Parsley
Sea Salt
EatSmart Naturals Whole Grain Cheese Curls, White Cheddar
The aroma of this blueberry crisp baking in the oven will bring your kids running! Little do they know it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber and protein! Enjoy!
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6 cups frozen wild blueberries (such as Wyman's of Maine)
2 Tbs organic honey (such as Wholesome Sweeteners)
1/2 cup organic white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Kettle corn ... a little salty and a little sweet. This recipe is made with organic honey. Fun Halloween treats for kids and we love that they are not chock-full of sugar. Fill clear plastic gloves to make "Witches' Hands" or just eat the kettle corn on its own!
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Butter (such as Cabot of Vermont)
Organic honey (such as Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Honey)
Sea salt
Popcorn (Air popped or Good Health Natural Foods Half Naked Popcorn)
Whole almonds
A delicious, yummy, gooey, healthier version of traditional s'mores.
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Graham crackers squares, whole grain, organic
3 Dark Chocolate Bars (Suggested brand: 100 Calorie 60% Cacao by Bissinger’s)
Vanilla yogurt, organic
Perfect bite sized appetizers sure to please the whole crowd! Try these Cauliflower bites coated in delicious Zatar Chips.
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Fresh cauliflower
Egg (free-range, if possible)
Zatar Chips by Flamous Brands
Hummus for dipping - optional
A delicious "restaurant" favorite made healthier! You will absolutely love this version of onion rings by Healthier Recipe Mom Alicia!
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Whole Wheat Flour
Black Pepper
Cayenne pepper
Plain Greek-Style Yogurt (by Cabot Creamery)
Eggs (free-range and organic)
Onions
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Zatar Chips by Flamous Brand
A cheesy baked casserole with a crunchy topping - your kids will love this one!
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Extra virgin olive oil
Broccoli
Yellow squash
1 small onion
2 carrots
2 small garlic cloves
Oregano - fresh or dried
Parsley - fresh or dried
Greek-Style Yogurt, plain (by Cabot Creamery)
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Whole grain bread crumbs
Paprika
Chicken breast stuffed with an apple, Veggie Stix stuffing. Sounds fancy, but it's so easy to make!
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (free range if possible)
Sea salt
Red bell pepper (organic if possible)
Large red apple (organic if possible)
Veggie Stix, by Good Health Natural Foods
Apple juice (100% juice)
Chicken or vegetable stock
Celery (organic if possible)
Sea salt
Extra virgin olive oil
Sauteed chicken flavored with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onion and tamari sauce then rolled into lettuce leaves. Wrap it up!
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1 head lettuce with large leaves
Sesame oil or coconut oil
Garlic
Ginger root
Green onion
1 lb. chicken breasts, (raised without antibiotics), skinless, boneless
Arrowroot or cornstarch
Tamari sauce (low-sodium) or Bragg liquid aminos
Oyster sauce (optional)
Delicious comfort food with the best ingredients that make all the difference! Oven baked mac and cheese with chicken, covered with breadcrumbs and cheese.
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Classic Mac & Cheese by Annie's Homegrown
Lowfat milk (organic if possible)
Unsalted butter
Free range chicken breast
Breadcrumbs, whole grain
Shredded cheddar cheese
Paprika
Coarse sea salt