Oatmeal with Nuts and Fruits
Ingredients •2/3 cup old‐fashioned oats •1 ½ cup water or milk* •2 tbsp mixed nuts: almond, brazil, and cashew •1 tbsp dried cranberries and raisins •2 strawberry •4 blackberries •1/2 piece of a banana •2 tbsp pomegranate seeds •6 grapes, cut into half Preparation 1.Cook oats in the pot with water or milk* (children older than 2 year olds can have low‐fat milk instead of whole...
Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients •2 ¼ cups quick oats •½ cup whole wheat pastry flour* •¼ cup wheat germs •½ tsp baking soda •½ tsp vanilla extract •½ cup butter, melted •¼ cup honey •¼ cup brown sugar •½ cup nuts •¼ cup cranberries •1 tbsp sunflower seeds •1 tbsp pumpkin seeds •1 tbsp flaxseed meal, optional...
Children’s Smoothies
Ingredients •¼ cup pineapple chunks •½ cup blueberries •½ cup sliced banana •½ cup sliced strawberries •1 cup yogurt •1 cup apple juice Preparation 1)Mix all ingredients in the blender for less than one minute. In no time you will have a health breakfast drink for kids who are on the run. You can use any fruits or juice you may have. Serves 2-3 By Madhavi Devi Dasi...
Whole Grain Muffin with Cheese and Fruits
Ingredients •1 whole grain English muffin •1 oz shredded cheese, any variety •a few fresh brail leaves •½ cup sliced banana •2 tbsp sliced strawberries •2 tbsp sliced pear •2 tbsp blueberries Preparation 1.Cut the muffin into half then toast the muffin in the toaster oven for 4 minutes. Take the muffin out of the oven then Sprinkle cheese on the muffin. Put the muffin back to the oven...
Banana Muffins
Ingredients •1 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat pastry flour is preferred) •1/3 cup brown sugar •¾ cup mashed banana (about 2 big ones) •¼ tsp salt •1 tbsp flaxseed meal, mixed with 3 tbsp warm water •½ cup chopped nuts •¼ cup raisins •1 tsp vanilla extract •1/4 cup butter, melted or 1/4 cup oil •2 tsp baking powder Preparation 1)Preheat the oven at 400F. Line paper cups or coat 12 muffin cups with non‐stick spray. 2)Mix all dry...