One of the things that parents exhaust much time fretting about is making and preparing wholesome recipes for their little ones. While it can sometimes be difficult to always prepare wholesome recipes, especially when you have little time or are in a hurry after work, there are many healthful recipes that you can prepare simply, here are some of them.
Applesauce
Most kids love applesauce and applesauce is surprisingly easy to make and very delicious. All that is required are 2 red apples, two teaspoons of sugar (brown sugar is fine), a few tablespoons of lemon and a dash cinnamon. Creating applesauce is simple, just put your two red apples in a food processor, tossing out the core first. Process the apples and once they become ground up into small pieces put them in a bowl; add your sugar, lemon juice and finally a few pinches of cinnamon. Voila, you have fresh and all natural apple sauce.
Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Here is a recipe that almost everyone will like. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are extremely easy to make and you can concoct a variety of types of parfaits just by selecting different varieties of fruits. For this recipe you can start with about 8 ounces of yogurt, some chopped up strawberries and some fresh granola. Just mix the yogurt and strawberries together and add the granola to the top. You can simply improvise with this recipe, mixing in any type of fruits you like. In addition to adding granola, you can choose to add your favorite cereal, nuts, a few drops of chocolate or a gummy bear or two. This recipe takes only a second to make and will put a smile on all your little ones' faces.
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are yummy, fun to eat, and easy to make. They are also very nutritious. You just need potatoes, some fresh milk, and a little butter. One of the ways to spruce up your mashed potatoes for little ones is to add a little food coloring, especially for the holidays. For instance, many people during St. Patrick’s Day make green mashed potatoes. For Halloween, you can add orange food coloring, etc. While you can quickly spruce up mashed potatoes, this is one food that your kids will love because it tastes great. It is important to note that while you can buy mashed potato flakes, it is always better to use fresh potatoes.
Cinnamon French Toast
Are you seeking a healthy breakfast alternative? French toast is it! You can make French Toast very easily, just take white bread, or almost any kind of bread and place it into a mixture of fresh milk and eggs that have been slightly beaten. Now cook it in a frying pan with either a drop of butter or cooking spray and voila, you have French Toast. Rather than using high sugar syrups or fatty butter, choose instead to sprinkle delicious powdered sugar. Many parents choose fresh fruits as well, such as strawberries and blueberries to complete their creation.
» left by Jan Hayner(4,628) Jan Hayner (1 year 176 days ago.)
This is a great article Christine. I am going to check out your website as well. Moms are always looking for ideas and you have some great ones. Respond to this comment
» left by Ben Jones(5,338) Ben Jones (1 year 175 days ago.)
Some really good and fun suggestions. Thanks for sharing them with us. My wife and I will give them a go with our little one! Respond to this comment
» left by Kathy Somers Walsh(1,801) Kathy Somers Walsh (1 year 61 days ago.)
Thanks for the great article. I am having a hard time getting my 3 year old to eat any fruit at all, or veggies. I am going to look up your site and try a few of your ideas Respond to this comment
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