Posts Tagged ‘healthy snacks’

After School Snacks 101

Posted August 16th, 2012 by CheekyKitchen

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After School Snacks 101
Ready to get your after-school snack on? Here are a few easy ideas that are sure to make that after-school rush easier than ever! When it comes to afterschool hours, they can be blissfully chaotic at my house. Wait?! What?!!! At your house, too? Well, praise and glory! I thought I was the only one! Here are a few ideas I've discovered to calm the storm that seems to envelop our home every time my kids come rushing through the door after schoo... Read More ›
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Fruit ‘n Veggie Snackin’ Done Right

Posted January 6th, 2012 by CheekyKitchen

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Fruit ‘n Veggie Snackin’ Done Right
Let your co-workers get their drool on! You'll be snackin' sweet while looking more slender than ever with these easy, healthy fruit and veggie dips! I've learned that the best way to pack a good lunch for that long day at work is to prepare it all the night before. Having a few veggies sliced and stored in plastic bags, a plastic container full of fresh-made healthy dips, and a handful of fruits washed and ready to go can turn your hectic morni... Read More ›
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5 Filling After-School Snacks

Posted September 1st, 2011 by scaron

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5 Filling After-School Snacks
After-school snacks are kind of epic. They've gotta be fast, easy, simple and keep the kiddos filled until dinner. Kids have been at school all day sitting at desks and following directions (or at least we hope they’ve been), and then they get home and it’s like “Whoa! I can stand, I can sit, I can go to the bathroom without asking!” And almost inevitably they're staaarving -- and they want a snack. Now. You know you don’t want a n... Read More ›
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Easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Salad

Posted July 11th, 2011 by scaron

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Easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Salad
Cold pasta + fresh vegetables + vinaigrette = A whole lot of pasta salad lovin’. Make it a cold cheese tortellini pasta and it’s positively swoon-worthy! This easy Veggie-Lovers Tortellini Pasta Salad is the kind of summer salad that works equally well on a barbecue table as it does eaten from a storage container at the beach (and totally passed around between friends). Heck, sometimes, this is the salad that you eat a few bites of while... Read More ›
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ReHeat — Quick Dish

Posted June 12th, 2011 by tbspsusan

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ReHeat — Quick Dish
In case you haven't noticed, it's summmmmmmer! And nobody could be more stoked about that than I am! So what's the best way to dial in the season? With cool snacks, of course! And by that, I mean cool *and* cool. Chill and awesome. Prepare to be impressed... Here are three recipes from Quick Dish this week that you've just gotta try. And when you do, come on back and let us know how cool they were! 1) 2-Point (or Less!) Snacks by Scaron... Read More ›
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20 Healthy Snacks for Spring

Posted May 6th, 2011 by scaron

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20 Healthy Snacks for Spring
Snacks are an important part of your eating since they help sustain your energy level between meals. The key is to choose healthy snacks – ones that will satisfy you without blowing your calorie budget for the day. Here are 20 of my favorite picks for spring: 1. Strawberries Strawberries are just coming into season in parts of the country, so it’s the perfect time to eat ‘em up. Wash them and enjoy! Or dip in a yummy fruit dip. 2. Fro... Read More ›
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Make Your Own Trail Mix

Posted July 17th, 2010 by scaron

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My kids adore taking nature walks and hikes. The more wildlife we see, the better. And whenever we go, they love to bring a special snack for munching on the trails. Sure, you can buy pre-made trail mix, but what fun is that? Trail mix is among the easiest things you can make, and it (usually) requires no cooking. Best of all, anyone can make it -- from your toddler to your grandmother. Want to create your own? It's as simple as 1-2-3.... Read More ›
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Easy Snacks

Posted April 6th, 2010 by scaron

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Snack time! Do you ever get a little tired and unfocused in the afternoon? That happens to me all the time ... but a snack can help. It doesn't matter whether you are young or old, snacks can give you that afternoon boost to make it through and be super productive so that work (or homework) gets done fast. Here are five yummy ideas for a fast, easy snack to keep you going all afternoon: Cheese and Crackers - Keep a selection of 2-3 chee... Read More ›
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