Ants on a log

Ants on a log

Do you remember this? The celery with peanut (or other nut) butter and raisons? Kids love it and it’s so simple! A very healthy snack!

Hummus

Hummus is a huge rip off to  buy in the store. Buy some chickpeas (if they are dried then soak them overnight in water- they turn out great!) or even buy them in a can pre-soaked. Throw them in the blender and add whatever you feel like! Maybe some leftovers from the Veggie Medley you made (see older blog post for this recipe) or some garlic and onion or some cinnamon and sugar maybe? The possibilities are endless.

We like to eat hummus with cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, and pretty much any veggie you can dip.

Oven roasted Veggie medley

I’ve been making this for years now, I love how veggies taste when they are roasted. Arrange vegetables into rainbows/pictures and you’d be surprised how kids react to eating their vegetables!

Oven roasted Veggie medley

Use and combination of your and your child’s favourite veggies, and try some new ones. Unpeeled,  washed and cut into bite sized pieces: eggplant, potatoes, onion, summer squash, bell peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, parsnips, carrots, or green beans (or anything else!) toss with crushed garlic cloves and olive oil and sprinkle with spices of your choice (ie rosemary, oregano, tarragon and basil) spread in roasting pan in single layers and roast for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees until veggies are tender and slightly brown, (you’re supposed to stir occasionally, but I rarely do and it still works.) Salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with dinner and use cold for the next day’s salad.

Crispy Rice Squares

Because we need to figure out what my three year old daughter is allergic to, she is currently not eating gluten,dairy, eggs, citrus, or soy. Oi, so I figured I'd share some recipes that I've pulled from here and there. It's tough cooking for those with allergies, so I hope this helps others in similar situations.

Crispy rice squares are amazing, and pack just as well as any granola bar! Just watch out because they will be gone in no time.  


Crispy Rice Squares (2 dozen)

1 tsp Cold pressed canola oil (I used olive oil and it worked great- we just happend to have it in the house)

1/2 cup brown rice syrup

2 tbsp sesame tahini or almond butter

3 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups crispy brown rice cereal

2 cups puffed rice

2 cups puffed millet

1/2 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds

1/2 cup currants, chopped dried apple, or dates (raisins would probably work too!)

Heat oil in a large pot; add rice syrup and tahini or almond butter. Stir until bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add remaining ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon. Press into an ungreased 13" x 9" pan and press mixture flat. Let mixture set at room temperature or refrigerate. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.