Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts

Monday, February 27, 2012

Cheese Crackers - Gluten Free - Move over Bunnies!

Move over processed processed Gluten Free bunnies, these cheese crackers are hopping!

1/2 Cup Butter - Soft
2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Gluten Free Flour Mix
1/2 teaspoon Granulated Garlic
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Using a hand mixer or table mixer, cream together the butter and cheese.
Add Garlic and Salt and combine
In a Food Processor place cheese mixture and flour and blend until dough forms.
Divide into two sections and wrap in plastic wrap for 15-20 minutes.
Roll cooled dough about 1/8 inch thick and cut out with your preferred cookie cutters. An apple corer make work for small round crackers.

Preheat over 400.
Place crackers on a none greased cookie sheet, parchment paper on the tray works well. Arrange crackers and place in over for 4 minutes
Remove crackers and pop any bubbles with a sharp knife or chopsticks.
Put back in over for 2-3 minutes until slightly gold on edges. Cracker can burn fast, watch close.

Enjoy! You will never go back to buying those expensive boxed crackers!


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Kids Berry Probiotic Protein Shake


My kids love smoothies! We incorporate smoothies frequently into our breakfast routine - even more so durning the winter months (extra probiotics are helpful in keeping you healthy). Here is a recipe for our favorite kids shake, yummy enough for adults!

1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries (Organic - Cascadian Farm)
1 Cup Frozen Strawberries (Organic - Cascadian Farm)
1/2 Cup Vanilla Yogurt (Fresh made a few days ago)
1/2 Cup Milk (Organic - Whole) (Make substitutions as needed)
2 Tablespoons Organic Vanilla Pedia Smart (We love this it can be found at Whole Foods, and Amazon.com - many other places as well. It has 20 vitamins and minerals, 7 grams of protein and organix simple and complex carbohydrates)
1/2 teaspoon Kids Raw Probiotics - Garden of Life (great for healthy digestion, and supports immune health - plus this product delivers 23 raw fruits and vegetables!)

All Items in a mixer, mix and serve! Add more milk if too thick.
Makes about 2 cups - my 4 year old had 1 1/2 cups and my 2 year old 1/2 cup (she doesn't drink as fast)

Enjoy and be healthy!