Pardon me while I lick my screen. And attempt to shove spoon through the screen to get a scoop of that there homemade guacamole. Seriously, tho. This very well could be my favorite food on earth...homemade guacamole. It can be as simple as combining ripe, mashed avocados with fresh pico de gallo and a splash of lime juice. And it can get as crazy as adding mangoes, raw … [Read more...]
Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie
If you are a regular smoothie maker, add this one to your rotation! And you MUST make this when blueberries are on sale at your local grocery store. Blueberries + vanilla yogurt + vanilla + a smidge of protein from almond butter...you'll slurp this smoothie right up!!! My boys are still confused (heck, so am I!) about why blueberries aren't called purple-blueberries. Yes, … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry Crumb Muffins
Is it possible for whole wheat muffins to 'melt in your mouth'? Yes, yes it is...and these crumb muffins will do just that...they will melt in your mouth. Also, they don't have any white or brown sugar! I used a sweetener substitute called sucanat to bump them a little lower on the glycemic index...but you could use white or brown sugar in place of the sucanat. Hope you … [Read more...]
Picky Eater “Swaps”
{Pin the Picky Eater Swaps & Tips List!} As a mom, it's my job to nourish and feed my little people. It's instinctual. It's primal, if you will. When it comes to the world of food, there are few things more frustrating and maddening than being the mother of a picky eater. Why? Because your child being a picky eater rubs up against that instinctual and primal desire to … [Read more...]
Avocado Ranch Dip
I <3 dips. Like, really love them. I love making them, I love dunking veggies into them, I love the crunchy-creamy combo of a snack like this! Dips make for great appetizers...and even a simple dinner on a hot summer evening. A 'dip bar' is a great way to do an easy, no-cook dinner. Just serve a dip like this with some veggies, along with a dip like this with some Naan … [Read more...]
Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie
Holy creamy-smoothie! Have you ever added ripe avocado to a smoothie? If not, you must try it! Avocados are super bland in flavor so they don't affect the flavor of the smoothie, but they do make it ultra creamy! This is a powerhouse green smoothie and I can't wait to hear what you think about it... See the full recipe for Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie … [Read more...]
Muffin Tin Lunches
So this is more of a concept than an actual recipe. The idea is to set out smaller amounts of food in muffin tins and let your kiddos enjoy their lunch or snack "on their own." Of my 4 boys, 2 of them were "grazers" and liked to have smaller amounts of food, more frequently. (I presume this is because they both had pretty severe reflux!) Whether or not the need or desire for … [Read more...]
Marshmallow Peep Chocolate Easter Cookies
Yes, before you jump on my case about this month being the "31 Days of Healthy Snacks" series...I know these are not healthy. But I'm including them anyways, because they are the most.adorable.cookies.I.have.ever.seen. Those sweet little peeps and their 'eggs' - LOL!!!!!!! Not healthy, but will make you and your little people smile this coming week! Follow the … [Read more...]
No Bake Chia Cherry Cashew Energy Bites
We are obsessed with these...the energy bites concept in general. I usually make a batch once a week for the boys and these are a favorite! There's something about dried cherries... See the recipe for No Bake Chia Cherry Cashew Energy Bites here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Healthy Snack Recipes here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Healthy Snacks on … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Bars
You had me at drizzled white chocolate... My 2nd son is my most adventurous eater...BUT...he doesn't care for chocolate chip cookies. (Sometimes I wonder if he really is my kid because how could he not get the "loves chocolate chip cookie" gene from me?!) Those are the default cookies around here because they are easy and I have my favorite recipe memorized. But Charlie's … [Read more...]