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Originally Posted by Biscuits & Gravy  I like to make mini muffins, regular size muffins, or quick bread loafs.
Veggies and hummus (or whole wheat pitas)
Trail mix (dry cereal, raisins, dried cranberries or other fruit, almonds, pretzels)
I usually put a bowl of cut up fruit on the table when we wake up and DS will snack on it all morning. Strawberries, grapes, melon, apples, or whatever else we have on hand.
Sunflower seeds out of the shell are a huge hit. I buy them at Trader Joes.
Veggie Booty once in a while
Apple slices with peanut butter to dip them in
Almonds
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Biscuits & Gravy and I are on the same page snack-wise.
When it comes to me making quick breads or muffins, I usually always add a big spoonful of molasses, cinnamon, and usually some (maybe 1/4 cup) ground flaxseed when the recipe doesn't call for it- these additions add some flavor, texture, and nutritional perks. I always use whole grain flour. Some people say they don't like the texture of whole grain muffins and breads: they complain that baked goods turn out to dry when using whole grain flour. I'm sure that I'm not the first person to discover this, but I have found that the trick to getting a moist, soft bread/muffin is to use a liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey, etc.) rather than dry (sugar). It never fails! Just use 1/2 the measurement of liquid than the recipe calls for in sugar, i.e. if the recipes says "1 cup sugar," use 1/2 cup honey.
I have a great recipe that I found on
The Whole Grain Gourmet. website. There are a lot of really good recipes- you should check it out! I know my LO is crazy about cookies, and these cookies are really good for him so I don't feel bad if he eats a few a day... or if
I eat of few a day.
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies (with Honey)
Ingredients:
Dry ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour (a pinch more depending on the moisture of the mix)
1 1/2 cups of Large Flake Rolled Oats (smaller flake is ok too)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp Cinnamon (I actually use about 3 Tbsp--got to love cinnamon)
1/2 tsp Nutmeg (optional)
Wet ingredients
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup oil (corn, grapeseed or olive) * you can also use some applesauce to replace some of the oil if you wish*
1 Tablespoon Molasses
1 egg (beat with 1 Tbsp Water)
1 tsp Vanilla
Yummy ingredients
1/2 cup raisins (1 cup for my Dad's batch)
1/2 cup walnuts (more for my Dad's)!!
Preparation:
In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
In a medium bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together. Hint: when measuring out the honey, spray the measuring cup with oil or baking spray--your honey won't stick).
Mix the wet stuff with the dry stuff. Add the raisins and walnuts and mix. If the mixture seems too wet, add a bit of flour. If it isn't binding together very well, you may wish to add an egg white.
COOL the mix for 20 minutes in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 335 degrees (lower temperature due to the honey in the recipe which will burn more easily).
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto your baking sheet (I recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper). Press down with a fork to ensure even cooking.
Bake for about 15 - 20 minutes or until golden on the bottom of the cookie. The cookies freeze very well and make a great snack! Enjoy.
)!!!! He likes both sweet and salty things equally, I have one day (Sunday) which is our cooking/prep/baking day so I need recipes/ideas of tasty healthy treats to make and serve through-out the week. . . I was thinking of toasted soybeans with seasalt/or other mixed salt (need a recipe for that) or I don't know I'm at a loss. . . what do your little ones eat for snacks these days? And what recipes/resources do you have on hand?
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