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  • A Toasty Muffin with Fruit and Yogurt

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    Yogurt is a beneficial alternative for our daughter who dislikes drinking milk. We always have a stock in the refrigerator or freezer for the kids to snack on. However not all yogurt is nutritious. While a high quality plain is the most wholesome choice it is not always a kid favorite. Look for yogurt brands without…

  • Granola Grain Anzac Cookies

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    This is a recipe given to me by my sister, Allison. These granola grain cookies are a variation of the Anzac biscuits; a thin chewy cookie from the early 1900’s. “Anzac biscuits (originally called Soldiers’ biscuits) came into being around 1915 (during World War I) when soldiers’ wives and/or mothers would bake and send the biscuits to…

  • Carrot Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Frosting

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    I love that these muffins are not greasy which is common with carrot cakes and zucchini bread. We opted to pass on the frosting and enjoy them simply as muffins. 3/4 Cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup…

  • Instant Protein Cocoa Bars

    I learned to make this recipe from Shirley Tong a good friend of mine. Shirley was selling Shaklee products and invited me over for a demonstration. During the party she served the protein bars. Now here is my plug for Shaklee. Months later I had become very ill. So ill I could not get out…

  • Lemon Scones

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    These little scones are so light and fluffy. I found these on the SouleMama blog looking for more creative play ideas for my little ones. While they had homemade blueberry jam we enjoyed ours with plain fresh blueberries. My batter came out relatively sticky. Once I turned the dough out onto my floured board I…

  • Nutty Popcorn Balls

    Nutty popcorn bars is a great new take on protein bars. This recipe came from the June 2007 Heath Magazine, created by David Gaus an Executive pastry chef in Washington DC. Beware! I can never only eat one.  They are so tasty. 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts 12 cups popcorn…

  • Peanut Butter Granola Balls

    This recipe comes from Everyday Foods magazine. It is easy enough for little kids to make. 1/3 cup Honey 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp butter 1 cup crisp rice cereal 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, or cranberries In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey,…