Healthy Kids Snacks http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com Free healthy snacks recipes and quick snack ideas for kids and busy families. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:25:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Microwave Potato Chips http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/microwave-potato-chips http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/microwave-potato-chips#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:25:17 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=1090 Modified from FatFree Vegan Kitchen

1 potato, sliced very thin
desired seasoning (salt, chili powder, garlic, taco, etc.)

Line glass turntable in microwave with parchment paper.
Place slices in single layer on paper (more than one batch may be necessary, depending on the size of your microwave tray)
Sprinkle seasoning over slices.
Microwave on high until brown spots begin to appear (4-6 minutes or so)
Turn off microwave for 1 minute.
Microwave on high again until potatoes are golden brown.
Allow to cool completely.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/microwave-potato-chips/feed 0 Cheesy Dill Popcorn http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cheesy-dill-popcorn http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cheesy-dill-popcorn#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:44:43 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=1086 8 cups popped popcorn
Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp dried dill weed
1 tsp garlic salt

Put popcorn in large bowl.
Spray lightly with cooking spray (or drizzle with butter).
Toss popcorn, spray again.
Toss with parm and seasoning.
8 servings.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cheesy-dill-popcorn/feed 0 Chocolate Chip Popcorn http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-popcorn http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-popcorn#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:25:58 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=1084 Serve while still warm; the melty chocolate is great with the salty popcorn!

6 cups popped popcorn
Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter to taste
salt to taste
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Put popcorn in large bowl.
Add chocolate chips to warm popcorn, toss.
6 servings.

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Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper

Put popcorn in large bowl.
Spray lightly with cooking spray (or drizzle with butter).
Toss popcorn, spray again.
Toss with parm and seasoning.
8 servings.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/nacho-popcorn/feed 0 Crunchy PB Pita http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/crunchypb-pita http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/crunchypb-pita#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:19:20 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=535 Pita
Peanut butter
1/2 apple, diced
1/2 cup applesauce
granola

Spread desired amount of peanut butter inside pita.
Put apple pieces and applesauce inside pita.
Sprinkle desired amount of granola on top.
Serves 1.

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Peanut butter
Strawberries
or
Raspberries

Spread peanut butter on one side of each cracker.
Slice berries, place between crackers, s’more style.
Serves 1.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/fruit-smore/feed 1 Avocado Salad http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/avacodo-salad http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/avacodo-salad#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:22:26 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=530 1 avocado, diced
1 mango, diced
1 grapefruit, diced
OR
1 orange, diced
1/2 lime

Gently toss fruits together, squeeze lime over all.
3 servings.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/avacodo-salad/feed 1 Stuffed Celery http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/stuffed-celery http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/stuffed-celery#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:51:09 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=527 8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
20 green olives with pimento, chopped
1 bunch celery

Stir together cream cheese and sour cream.
Add walnuts and chopped olives, stir.
Cut leaves and ends off celery.
Spread filling in the celery stalks; cut into bite-size pieces.
16 servings.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/stuffed-celery/feed 0 Cucumber Yogurt Dip http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cucumber-yogurt-dip http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cucumber-yogurt-dip#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:14:06 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=523 1 cup plain yogurt
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup seeded, diced cucumber
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tspn lemon zest

Stir yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients, stir.
4 servings.

]]> http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/cucumber-yogurt-dip/feed 0 Fruity Smoothie http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/fruity-smoothie http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/recipes/fruity-smoothie#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:48:21 +0000 heidi http://www.healthy-kids-snacks.com/?p=520 1 kiwi
1 banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 8-ounce container peach yogurt
1 cup ice cubes

Peel and slice kiwi and banana.
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

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