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Snacks
Coconut Sweet Potato Pie
This creamy dessert is full of beta carotene. The wheat-free crust provides omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
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This healthy snack is simple to make (no baking!), and it's vegan and wheat free. My kids love to eat them.
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By Paula Vanenkevort
Ingredients:
16 ounces almond butter
a half cup pure maple syrup
one and one half cups granola (I use maple-almond granola, but other flavors may work well too)
Directions:
Stir all ingredients together. The mixture should be stiff and difficult to stir. If it is still runny, add more granola. Roll into small snack-size balls. Put each ball in a mini-cupcake paper. Store in the refrigerator. (I usually end up with about 25 almond butter balls from the above recipe.)
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The fun name of this recipe may be just enough to get your kids to try this delicious veggie dish.
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Ingredients:
3 medium zucchini (about 8-9 inches long)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup Panko or other bread crumbs
Directions:
Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch rounds. Steam in microwave until barely tender, about 2-4 minutes (test with fork). Drain and let cool. Mix together remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs. Frost one side of the zucchini slice with the mayonnaise mixture. Dip the frosted side of the zucchini in bread crumbs and place them on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Broil them in the oven until lightly browned.
(4- 6 servings)
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby www.freshbaby.com. They also publish Fresh Ideas, a free, monthly newsletter that provides healthy eating ideas for the whole family.
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Serve this at your next gathering of friends.
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By Ashisha, Mothering Articles Editor
Ingredients:
1 (7-ounce) round or wedge of Brie cheese
1/4 cup of your favorite chutney, or use Mothering's cranberry chutney recipe
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Baguette slices or good quality crackers
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Arrange Brie on oiled baking sheet. Spread top with chutney and sprinkle with nuts. Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until sides of the cheese are softened. Using a metal spatula, transfer to a serving plate and surround with bread or crackers. Serve warm
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