May 16, 2009 | Author admin
A quick and healthy pizza that older children can make themselves.
Ingredients: 1/8 cup fresh or canned mushrooms, sliced 1/8 cup bell peppers, diced 1/4 onion 1/8 cup ham, diced Non-fat cooking spray 1 large flour tortilla 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce Sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella
Directions 1. Sauté vegetables and ham in a small pan with non-fat cooking spray until soft. 2. Spray tortilla with non-fat cooking spray. 3. Cover tortilla with spaghetti sauce. 4. Top with ham and vegetable mix. 5. Sprinkle with mozzarella. 6. Bake at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and tortilla becomes crispy.
May 16, 2009 | Author admin
Bacon and Eggs take on a healthy twist in this tasty salad that will make kids enjoy eating their fresh greens. Poaching the egg and microwaving the bacon reduces calories from frying. Choose a salad mix that includes dark green leafy greens like spinach and romaine lettuce to increase nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients: · 1 to 2 handfuls mixed salad greens · 1 teaspoon chopped shallots or onions · 2 strips of bacon · 1 egg, poached · 1 slice of French or Italian bread · Oil and vinegar salad dressing
Directions: 1. Tear salad greens into bite-sized pieces. Arrange in a shallow bowl. 2. Sprinkle with shallots or onions 3. Microwave (or fry in low-fat cooking spray) bacon strips until done. Place strips on top of salad greens. 4. Toast bread slice with a touch of low-fat butter or olive oil. Cut into small cubes. Sprinkle on top of salad. 5. Poach egg. Place on top of salad. 6. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve warm.
May 16, 2009 | Author admin
Here is one of our healthy recipes for kids a great banana milkshake recipe that kids love to drink and most of all it really healthy.
Ingredients: 1 fully ripe banana 1/4 liter cold milk 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring Kiwi slices for garnish
Directions: 1. Peel the banana and cut it into large chunks. 2. Put one half of the banana into a blender. 3. Add half of the milk and blend for about 15 seconds. 4. Add the rest of the milk, the vanilla flavor, and the sugar. Blend for about 10 seconds, or until smooth. 5. Pour into a glass. 6. Alternate remaining banana chunks and kiwi slices around the rim of the glass for decoration. Serve with a straw.
May 9, 2009 | Author admin
Most kids today love fizzy drinks but the best thing to do is probably to make your kids your own little drinks recipe, in this way you can limmit what goes inside. Like the sugar and any other artificial additives.
Ingredients: Juice from 4 lemons 4 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup sugar Your child’s favorite fruits, including mango, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and limes, sliced Ice
Directions: 1. Combine lemon juice, water, and sugar and stir vigorously until mixed. 2. Add sliced fruits and ice. 3. Pour immediately into chilled glasses.
Serve with a wooden skewer to let your child eat the fruit after the lemonade is gone.
May 9, 2009 | Author admin
As we all know yogurt is a really good snack for kids and there is a flavor for every kid, here is a yogurt recipe that you can mix up a little with other ingredients that will make your kids love it.
Ingredients: · Low-fat plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt · Fresh fruit, cut into small pieces · Honey or maple syrup (optional) · Granola (optional) Directions: 1. Mix fresh grapes, berries, slices of pineapple, peach, mango, kiwi, or other favorite fruit into low-fat unsweetened yogurt. 2. For a touch of sweetness, add a dash of honey or maple syrup or a pinch of cinnamon. 3. Sprinkle granola on top for added crunch and added fiber.
You’ll be amazed at how good yogurt can taste when you flavor it yourself!
May 9, 2009 | Author admin
This healthy kids recipe called happy face snack is a perfect meal to make your kids when they come home from school or to make over the weekend for lunch time.
Ingredients: · 1 banana, split in half length-wise · 1 small cluster of red grapes · 1 strawberry · 1 star fruit · 2 slices cantaloupe · 1 kiwi
Directions: Start with a large round plate, preferably in a bright color. Use the fruit to create a happy face. 1. Use the grape cluster for hair. 2. Two slices of kiwi form the eyes. 3. The strawberry makes the nose. 4. Make cheeks with two slices of star fruit. 5. Use the two slices of cantaloupe for ears. 6. Finish with the banana half for a great, big smile.
Encourage your children to make their own art with the remaining fruit, before devouring it as well!
