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What Do I Feed the Grandkids? Six Days of Recipes-6

December 17, 2010

NUT BUTTER POWER BALLS

Your grandkids are coming to visit during the holidays and you’re wondering what to feed them. You want your grandchildren to discover that healthy food can be yummy.

I’ve found that kids are likely to enjoy the food they help prepare, and this healthy snack is something the grandkids can help you make.  They may enjoy experimenting with the options you provide.  If one of the children has a peanut allergy, be sure to use only almond butter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Peanut or Almond Butter
  • 1/2 cup Non-fat Dry Milk Powder or Soy Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup Raisins,  Chocolate Chips, or Craisins
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • Graham Cracker Crumbs

Directions

  1. Place Graham Crackers in a self-sealing plastic bag and crush by running a rolling pin back and fourth over the bag. (If you don’t have a rolling pin, you can use a plastic glass or an un-opened soup can.)
  2. Mix all the other ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Shape mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
  4. Roll in crumbs and refrigerate. (Can also be frozen.)

I’m thinking this will be a favorite snack the grandkids will ask for time and again. Just don’t eat too many of these yourself!

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What Do I Feed the Grandkids? Six Days of Recipes-5

December 16, 2010

YOGURT PARFAIT

Your grandkids are coming to visit during the holidays and you’re wondering what to feed them. You want your grandchildren to discover that healthy food can be yummy.

A Yogurt Parfait works well as a dessert or snack. You supply the ingredients and maybe a little help, but let your grandkids choose which fruit they want to use and exactly how they want to put the parfait together.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Plain Yogurt
  • 2 cups Granola or other crunchy cereal
  • 2 cups bite-sized prepared Fruit (berries, bananas, kiwi, etc. Frozen blueberries slightly thawed are good too.)
  • Honey

Directions
In a tall glass, layer ingredients, starting with the yogurt. You may want to add a bit of honey to each layer as you go.

What could be more fun, yummy, and healthy all at the same time?

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What Do I Feed the Grandkids? Six Days of Recipes-4

December 15, 2010

OVEN BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Your grandkids are coming to visit during the holidays and you’re wondering what to feed them. You want your grandchildren to discover that healthy food can be yummy.

Most kids love fries, and these put most fast-food fries to shame. The secret is the olive oil and baking them rather than frying.  Here is the fourth of six healthy dishes your grandkids may enjoy.

Serves : 4-6   Preparation Time: 15  minutes  Baking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 – 1 1/2 lb Sweet Potatoes (Large ones are best.)
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil
  3. Peal the Sweet Potatoes. Cut into strips that are about 1/2 inch wide on each side.
  4. Measure Oil,  Salt, Paprika, and Cinnamon into a container with a tight-fitting lid.
  5. Add the Sweet Potatoes and seal the container.  Shake well to thoroughly coat the fries.
  6. Spread the potatoes out onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. Cook for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until slightly browned.
  8. Transfer immediately to a paper towel lined plate and let drain for a couple of minutes
  9. Serve warm.

Better keep these ingredients on hand, ’cause I’m thinking your grandkids are going to ask for these each time they visit!

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What Do I Feed the Grandkids? Six Days of Recipes-3

December 14, 2010
PORTLAND STEW 

Your grandkids are coming to visit during the holidays and you’re wondering what to feed them. You want your grandchildren to discover that healthy food can be yummy.

My family has always loved this dish. True, my son refused to eat onions until he grew up and tasted Army food. But because the onions are in rings and layered, it was easy to remove them. So here is the third of six healthy dishes your grandkids may enjoy.

Servings: 8 Serving size: 1-1/2 cups Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds Stew Meat
  • 1/2 cup Onion sliced 1 medium Potato with skin
  • 2 cups sliced Carrots
  • 30 ounces canned cut Green Beans
  • 10-1/2 ounces condensed canned Tomato soup
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 pieces Bay leaf

Directions:

  1. Combine Flour and seasoning in a container with tight-fitting lid. Add Meat.  Put on lid and shake to cover.
  2. Place Meat in the bottom of a greased casserole or crock pot. Pour remaining flour over meat.
  3. Add layer of onions, bay leaves, potatoes, carrots and beans. Spread soup on top.
  4. Cover and bake for 5 to 8 hours in 250 oven or on low for 8 hours in crock pot.

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