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🍫Healthy Brownie Batter Dip/Spread
Here’s my

🍫Healthy Brownie Batter Dip/Spread
Here’s my take on the popular chocolate hummus you may have seen in stores. This version is much lower in added sugar and naturally sweetened with dates (and optional maple syrup if you want it a tad sweeter). It’s only a handful of ingredients and comes together in minutes!
I use white beans but you can totally use chickpeas or even black beans.
I wanted to give you another nut-free school option in case your kids need to pack without nuts but aren’t fans of the peanut butter alternatives. And what kid doesn’t want spreadable chocolate, right??
🍫Here’s the recipe:
1 can (2 cups) white beans (or chickpeas), drained, rinsed well, and patted dry
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt (really helps the chocolate flavor come out so don’t skip it)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 15 to 30 min (depending on how dried out they are), then drained
2 to 3 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Add the beans, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla, and dates to a food processor. Begin to blend, stopping to scrape down the sides a few times. You may have to add a splash of water a little at a time to help the mixture blend and come together. Taste add the maple syrup if you want to. Also, if it seems to not have much choc flavor, add a pinch more salt. Once smooth and creamy, transfer to a air tight container and store in the fridge for a week.
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Ideas: 🌀use the spread in a regular sandwich or make sandwich roll ups/ “sushi”, plain or with fruit inside (I used apples and strawberries).
As a dip it’s great with fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, and more!!
What would you eat your Brownie Batter with??
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#browniebatter #cookingwithkids #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #nutfree #healthykidsfood #toddlerfood

🍎Need apple recipes, snack ideas, and tips on h

🍎Need apple recipes, snack ideas, and tips on how to help kids prep apples in the kitchen? I’ve got you covered!
Search ‘apple recipes’ at the top of HappyKidsKitchen.com of DM me for the direct link.
Do you have an apple picking tradition in your home? It’s still one of my favorite things to do but unfortunately I think all the guys in my house are completely over it 🙄😂.
Happy apple season! 😊💕
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#applerecipes #applepicking #cookingwithkids #kidsfood #funfood #funfoodforkids #healthykidsfood #snactivity

🍂Get cozy and make some muffins!!
This was one

🍂Get cozy and make some muffins!!
This was one of the first recipes I developed for my blog and they stand the test of time!
Search ‘pumpkin muffins’ at the top of happykidskitchen.com or feel free to DM me for the link.
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Since there’s no flour in the recipe, the muffins have slightly different texture than typical muffins. But they are still light and full of flavor!
Be sure to fill the muffin cups up to the top since the batter doesn’t rise that much during baking.
I love some crunchy walnuts on the top and my kids love some mini chocolate chips.
I bake some up in mini form so they are perfect for the lunch box or school snacks.
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! 😊💕
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#muffins #healthybaking #pumpkin #pumpkinmuffins #glutenfree #cookingwithkids #bakingwithkids #fallbaking

👩‍🍳Reality check: Baking with kids is neve

🍐Honey Roasted Pears…a simple way to enjoy pe

🍐Honey Roasted Pears…a simple way to enjoy pears this season! I’ve been making these for years and they are so easy and delicious. Just olive oil, salt, and honey…it’s a sweet and savory combo that really works!
🍐Slice 2 firm pears (I like Bartletts) into 1/4-inch slices. Drizzle with about 2 tsp olive oil, a good pinch of salt, and about a tsp or two of honey (depending on how sweet you want them). Place in a single layer on a sheet pan or air fryer. Roast in oven at 425 for 12 to 15 min or in air fryer at 400 for 12 min.
Enjoy as a snack, side dish, or my favorite way, on a autumn style salad 🥗.
Are you going to try pears like this?
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#easyrecipe #pear #healthyfoodforkids #fall #airfryer

🍎Apple Cinnamon Snack Cake with Honey🍯
Whole

🍎Apple Cinnamon Snack Cake with Honey🍯
Wholesome cake perfect for breakfast or snack time.
Add the sliced apples or keep it simple on top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Everything is stirred together in one bowl, so it’s a great recipe for little chefs to help make! Especially if you are celebrating #roshhashana next Monday!
Easy to make vegan and gluten-free if needed (adaptations in the full blog post).
Search ‘apple cinnamon cake’ on happykidskitchen.com or DM me for the direct link.
I love enjoying a square with a cup of tea. Yum!
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#applerecipes #applecake #snackcake #healthybaking #cookingwithkids

Need snack ideas?? I’ve got a #nowaste snack tha

Need snack ideas?? I’ve got a #nowaste snack that helps use up whatever bags you have open at home. Plus, it’s my favorite way to use freeze dried fruit which can be pretty pricey. Kids won’t go through a whole bag in one sitting when you add it to a mix of other snacks too.
⭐️ Store snack mix in an airtight container. The freeze dried fruit will start to get less crunchy and soften after two days. (Which I still think tastes good but wanted to let you know not to make this in huge quantities.)
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Here are some things to think about when building your own snack mix:
🍓You can buy freeze dried strawberries, bananas, apples, berries, and mixed fruit bags…try out different kinds. I like to get my freeze dried fruit at Trader Joe’s or Target.
🥨This is a great way to use up any almost stale cereal or crushed snacks at the bottom of the bag. Make a scavenger hunt out of it and see what snacks kids can find in the pantry or cabinets.
🥜I made this snack mix nut free for school and used sunflower seeds. However, you can use sliced almonds or any nut and seeds you like.
Roasted chickpeas or edamame also make a great crunchy nut-free addition!
💡Keep in mind the age of your child/children and be aware of any choking hazards such as large pieces of nuts or pretzels and popcorn. Best to use soft and small items for kids under 4.
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🍊For school, we pack up some snack mix with a few mini cucumbers and a clementine (The Sistema container middle divider goes up all the way so the snacks will stay separate.) If you need a more filling snack, serve the snack mix with a higher protein item like a cheese stick or hard boiled egg.
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Don’t forget to get the kids involved and have fun making a snack mix together!
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#schoolsnacks #backtoschool #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #nutfree #cookingwithkids #kidsinthekitchen #kidsactivities #toddleractivities #preschool #homeschool

🍏Green Apple Pie Smoothie…tastes like sweet F

🍏Green Apple Pie Smoothie…tastes like sweet Fall pie but also full of nutritious ingredients!
The full recipe is in my Apple Recipe to Cook with Kids blog post. Search ‘apple recipes’ on happykidskitchen.com or send me a DM for the link.
Back when I went into Preschools to teach cooking classes we would make this every Fall and it was always a huge hit (well, not every single kid loved the taste but they did enjoy making it!).
It’s a great recipe to help kids practice using a knife. Since the apples are getting blended, it doesn’t really matter how the kids cut the fruit. Cut the apple into small slices so kids can lay the slice flat and cut across it into little pieces.
A big handful of spinach makes the smoothie green so make sure kids help put that into the blender. This is a great time to talk about liking foods in combination…how you might not like taking a bite of plain spinach but you might like it when it’s blended with fruit!
Warn kids that the blender can be loud. We usually do a countdown, turn the blender on, and then the kids can choose to cover their ears or step out of the room if the noise really bothers them.
Oats are the surprise ingredient that makes this smoothie really taste like a pie or apple crumble. They need to be blended really well so using a high speed blender works best. If you don’t need the smoothie to be nut free, I also like to add a tablespoon of almond butter.
Let me know if you give it a try! 😊💕
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#cookingwithkids #appleseason #applerecipes #smoothie #toddlersnacks

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