This is a yummy nutrient dense snack for kids. Serve it with celery sticks and apple slices. INGREDIENTS: 1 jar chunky natural peanut butter (no sugar or oils added) 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup chopped raisins and or dried cranberries 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup flax seed meal Water for desired […]
Tag Archives: Finger Foods
Kale Chips
Ingredients: Large head of kale Olive oil Sea Salt Directions: Pull apart and remove middle ribbing of the kale. Cut into chip size pieces. Rinse and dry well (needs to be completely dried). Toss kale pieces in oil and salt. On a baking sheet, separate pieces the best you can and bake at 350 for […]
Low Sugar Natural Kettle Corn
Most people love this snack because it fulfills lots of cravings: crunchy, sweet and salty, however this recipe is pretty healthy. And it’s cheap: it probably costs $.50 for a bowl that can feed my whole family. You can use a popcorn popper or brown paper bag approach for freshly popped popcorn. Ingredients: Brown paper […]
Make Your Own Bean Dip
I love bean dips and they are so easy to make. As long as you have a food processor or good blender and a little imagination, the possibilities are endless. Start with ANY type of bean or lentil. Canned beans are the most convenient but cooking beans from scratch is great. Just follow this basic recipe and you’ll […]
Chewy Toasted Pecan Bar
Bars are a great on-the-go snack but most commercial bars are filled with crappy ingredients. This gluten/dairy free bar recipe is filled with vegetarian protein and fiber. Click here for another great bar recipe and a list of Betsy’s favorite store bought bars. Chewy Toasted Pecan Bar Ingredients – Makes approximately 15 bars (2×2 inch […]
Rice Cakes with Almond Butter and Fruit
This super simple recipe makes you remember the taste of PB&J without the processed jam and peanut butter! Rice Cakes with brown rice are gluten-free, low in calories, low in saturated fat and have no cholesterol. Almonds are a great source of protein, but they are also abundant in Calcium and Magnesium (which are great for […]
Baked Yam Fries
Yams are considered a superfood that contains an abundant number of B Vitamins such as Vitamin B6 (important for your liver and detox), as well as Folic Acid (to help detoxify excess estrogen to improve PMS for us women). Yams also are full of other vitamins, plus essential minerals, fiber and antioxidants! Kids usually love […]
Energy Nut Bar
Meal replacement bars are usually loaded with processed ingredients, including tons of sugar or artificial sweeteners, soy protein isolate, and chemicals. To learn more about healthy bars, check out Betsy’s Approved Bars. We make these bars from scratch using wholesome ingredients. They are a great gluten and dairy free snack. You can make a large […]
Cucumber Hummus
It is known that cucumber reduces swelling around the eyes, but did you also know that it protects our inner organs just as much? Cucumber is 90% water which hydrates your body which then stimulates your skin to be much more clear. I like to eat this hummus with other veggies and in salads! Ingredients: […]
Breaded Chicken Bites
I made these for my family and they were gone in a few minutes! They are a great protein option for dinner or snacks. Ingredients: Approximately 8 chicken tenderloins – rinsed and chopped into bite size pieces 1/2 cup bread crumbs (gluten free or whole wheat) 1/2 cup almond meal (ground almonds – sold at […]
