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Bert & Ernie’s Balanced Breakfast
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Read MoreHerry’s Blueberry Lemon Parfait
In each of four plastic cups, layer 1/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1 tablespoon graham crackers. For a complete breakfast, serve one parfait to each child with 3/4 cup of milk.
Read MoreBaby Bear’s Honey Bites
Mix all ingredients together well. Use a tablespoon scoop to form bites, or drop from a tablespoon measuring spoon to make 12 bites. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill to set. Serve two bites per child.
Read MoreZoe’s Roasted Sweet Potato Sticks
Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into thin pieces. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with a dash of salt. Spread the sweet potato sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast at 425° F for 25 minutes. Turn the sticks over and cook for another 15 minutes. Serve with 1/4 cup of plain hummus.
Read MoreGreek Yogurt Cucumber Salad
Have your kids help make this in the morning, and serve it cold for an afternoon snack. Combine yogurt and cucumbers in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate.
Read MoreStrawberry Yogurt Parfait
Let each child build their own parfait. Starting with the yogurt, layer yogurt and fruit until you reach the top of the cup. Add a tablespoon of granola on top for a little crunch, if desired.
Read MoreBanana Sushi Roll
Have a pair of children work together to make this snack. Give each pair a tortilla with the peanut butter, and let them spread it using the back of a spoon. Place peeled banana at one end and roll it up. Slice into eight pieces.
Read MorePeach, Pineapple & Orange Smoothie
Open mandarin oranges and pour entire jar into a freezer-safe pan, with oranges in a single layer. Place in freezer until frozen. Once frozen, remove the oranges and place them in a blender with the pineapple juice and yogurt. Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately as a frosty smoothie, or let it sit for five minutes before serving.
Read MoreElmo’s Strawberry Pops
Puree strawberries and lemon juice in blender. Mix yogurt and vanilla together. Layer the strawberry puree and the yogurt into four popsicle molds or ice cube trays. Freeze until slightly set and then add the stick into mold or ice tray. Continue freezing until completely frozen.
Read MoreBig Bird’s Happy Day Sunrise Smoothie
Add all ingredients to a blender, mix on high until smooth. Serve 1/2 cup per child immediately as a frosty smoothie or let sit for five minutes before serving.
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