Creative food craft ideas
The kids go crazy over fruit roll-ups or fruit leather, but the sugar count and other ingredients make a parent cringe. You can make your own fruit roll-up with three ingredients. Mary Ann at The Beach House Kitchen shares her simple recipe and you can gladly put in the lunch box.
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For all of you with a peanut allergy, here is a recipe that you don’t need to replace peanut butter. We have never had to worry about a peanut allergy, but my husband isn’t a fan of peanut butter. This recipe is no bake and the perfect granola bar for everyone to enjoy and share.
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Here is a cookie that will be perfect for the first day of school and throughout the year. Any time you need to give words of wisdom, encouragement or just a laugh or smile, these cookies will be perfect. These would also work well for a party like a birthday, shower or themed party.
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Already dreading those peanut butter and jelly or ham and cheese sandwiches? Here are twenty alternatives to get you started and they are healthy. Kathryn from Food on the Table shares these healthy varieties that may have your kids trying new food items.
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Jazz up the boring Oreo cookies
with some marbled chocolate. Even better let the kids create their own marbled cookies. They can take pride in the cookies when their friends wonder where they found those Oreos. Lindsay from Sprinkles for Breakfast shares how to create the marbled chocolate to dip the Oreos in.
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Here are some mini muffins that you and the kids can make ahead and store in the freezer. These mini graham cracker muffins by Blair at The Seasoned Mom are easy to make and are perfect for breakfast or snacks for after school. Just throw the ingredients in the blender and bake.
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If you are still working on make ahead items to help you through the busy back to school days, you may want to make these breakfast cookies. Arman from The Big Man’s World has created this giant cookie with the flavors of a peanut butter cup. It is no bake, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and vegan. You could always substitute the … Read More ...
These lovely baked donuts by Ashley at Back by Nature will be a great breakfast for the weekends or to add to your brunch menu. The beautiful glaze from fresh blackberries makes me want to dip everything into it. It’s time to get on the baked donut craze! Many craft stores have sales on their bake ware now, while preparing … Read More ...
Two more weeks before school begins! I’m happy and sad at the same time. I’m sure a lot of parents are going through the same feelings. Here is a fun dessert for back to school. Because sprinkles makes everything better! These treats from Kristen Roland at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen will be a fun change from the regular brownies … Read More ...
Ever thought of making your own chili powder? Not all the store brands are the same. Some have more heat than I desire and there are some that have no heat. Adam and Joanne Gallagher at Inspired Tastes shares how to create our own homemade chili powder. We can create it to be really hot or just enough heat and … Read More ...
Even though I am enjoying watching the Olympics, I can’t help but get excited for the new football season to start. I don’t have high hopes for my team this year, but I’m ready for some football! This dip by Averie Sunshine at Averie Cooks can be enjoyed while watching the Olympics or for preseason.
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Summer is moving fast and it is fair season. The one day, I really let loose and indulge in the bad food. Unless, you pack your own lunch, there really aren’t a lot of healthy options. Maybe, this year I will seek out the good foods. I’ll tell you right now, if I saw these Nutella hand pies at the … Read More ...
Here is a bright and colorful cake that is gluten free and perfect to enjoy while watching the Olympics this summer. Kate at Gluten Free Alchemist started baking and cooking gluten free when her daughter aka Miss GF was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. Well Miss GF is now doing her own baking and this is one of her five recipes … Read More ...
If you need some different flavors to serve your kids breakfast this summer or desserts, here are some healthier Greek yogurt popsicles. These will be perfect ffor those rush mornings when school starts. These sound good for lunch and dinner on those beyond hot and humid days. I hate to say it, but I’m ready for some fall weather. I’ll … Read More ...
It’s almost Friday and this is the perfect end to a long week! The recipe is for one glass, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make more. You could also skip the Bailey’s if you would like to make it kid friendly or enjoy during the day, when you can’t quite relax yet.
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