Can you guess what 2 secret ingredients are hidden under that heart? ππΌ
π± Before anything, bookmark this page so you have it for Valentineβs Day!!
π Donβt get me wrong, Iβm all about chocolate especially on Valentineβs Day. But what if we could increase the nutritional value of those chocolates without sacrificing flavor?
π These strawberry pops are chocolate dipped yet have vitamin C from the strawberries and protein + healthy fat from the peanut butter hidden inside.
Letβs level up football season with these no-bake chocolate rice crispy treats! We used almond butter instead of marshmallows to give it a bit of creamy and a bit of crunchy with the brown rice crisp cereal. Trust me, you donβt want to pass on this one! Inspired by @eatingbyelaine and her No-Bake Vegan Almond Butter Brown Rice Crispy Treats.
π³ These dirt cups are the cutest way to celebrate Tu BβShevat, the birthday of the trees (or save it down for Earth Day! Or even Valentineβs Dayβ¦ theyβre flowers people!)
π My kids loved trying some of the seven species like dates + figs. While they werenβt a fan of those dried fruits on their own, paring them with chocolate pudding was a definite YES for both of them.
Easiest way to introduce dried fruits to your kids ππΌ
π€ Before anything, bookmark this post to come back to later!
π Iβm all about food exposure and introducing new foods to my kidsβ palettes that they normally wouldnβt try on their own.
π« Did you know it takes kids about 10-20 times of repeated food exposure before theyβre even interested in trying the new food?
π We explored new fruits in honor of the holiday Tu BβShevat, the Jewish celebration of the trees (think of it like Earth Day), and the kids made it clear they werenβt fans of banana chips, apricots, figs, or dates. So guess what?? We made chocolate bark with these exact fruits so they can learn to like them. And guess what? Iβll keep exposing them to these fruits over, and over again.
π« This trail mix chocolate bark tastes like my favorite fruit and nut bar of my childhood (Cadburyβs used to be my fave!) but with much cleaner ingredients and nothing artificial.
Want to eat chocolate without all the guilt? ππΌ
π« Often my friends ask how do we stay fit when weβre constantly eating chocolate. Iβm happy giving my kids sugary foods as long as itβs a) in moderation and b) made with real, clean ingredients that we can pronounce and understand.
π A great way to increase the nutritional content of a sugary snack like chocolate is to add fruit + nuts/seeds to boost the fiber, vitamins, protein, and healthy fats of the snack. Itβs a win-win for both mama and kids.
π³ Bookmark this recipe for Tu BβShevat (or Earth Day!) and share with a fellow mama
π₯ Where all my peanut butter lovers at?! ππ»ββοΈ Fun fact: my husband and I met online, and he said the thing that caught his eye was that I wrote I love having peanut butter eating contests with myself π€·π»ββοΈ. Girls gotta eat amiright?? π§ This recipe is super kid-friendly and a great way to get your kiddos cooking in the kitchen! With just three ingredients (natural creamy peanut butter, refined sugar free coconut sugar, and an egg), this recipe is as simple as it is delicious!
These no-bake mini bites are about to become your new favorite indulgent snack. Made with white chocolate, peanut butter, and homemade chia jam, these are a fun take on the classic peanut butter and jelly combo. My kids love these because everything is more fun in bite size, and I love that their snack has protein from peanut butter and fiber from chia seeds.
Elevate any cupcake within minutes with just 4 simple ingredients! π
π Perfect for a themed birthday or just to celebrate those animals in your life (aka the kids).
π April 22 is ππͺπ»π½π± ππͺπ, an annual celebration that focuses on promoting clean living that can protect our habitat for people and wildlife (like those monkeys!) alike
Some ways we celebrate year-round are by βοΈ eating organic foods that are good for the soil (and our own health) since they donβt use harmful pesticides
βοΈ growing our own organic fruits and veggies
βοΈ teaching our kids about recycling
βοΈ eating less meat and a more plant-based diet
βοΈ buying a stainless steel water bottle instead of using single-use plastic
βοΈ buying silicone reusable food pouches instead of plastic baggies
π A little change can go a long way!
Earth Day is coming up on April 22 and weβre celebrating with these yummy chocolate covered apples!
π We sliced an apple in 4 pieces, popped a popsicle stick in, and used dye-free plant based food coloring mixed with white chocolate to create our blue oceans and green continents.
3 ingredient bunny bites! π° We saw @bestfriendsforfrosting make a version and knew we had to make one that was dye-free + gf! Literally takes just a few minutes to make β¨ A great last-minute Easter snack π
chocolate and strawberries are good on their ownβ¦ but when you add vegan marshmallows, itβs just a whole other vibe π€πΌπ€πΌ
Looking to sweeten up your seder? Check out these chocolate covered charoset bites – TWO ways! Whether you want Sephardic spices with dates and apricots or Ashkenazi flavors with apples and cinnamon, we have the perfect recipes for you! π
BOOKMARK this page for later and TAG us if you try it! A collaboration between @LivLaughCook, @ariel.loves, and @JewishFamilyMagic
