Cool Kid Recipes

My kids are on a mission to try to out-do Mommy in the neat recipe contest, and I think they're winning. Almost every time I put a meal down on the table, they ask to change it up in some way or add something else to it. Often, my first thought is Eww!, but I never say that. As long as their requests are healthy I say "sure, let's give it a try!" Then...after they've done the taste test first and have given their approval I give a try myself. I've loved it all.

I think it's cool that they're not slaves to social pressure or traditional meal planning. They like what they like and they have oodles of new ideas. Maybe they'll spawn their own recipe book with this stuff, but for now....here are a few of their innovative and healthful treats. Enjoy!

Nutty Nana: Peel one entire banana and smear reduced fat peanut butter on it. Sometimes we put cherries on top of the peanut butter.

Yodelaheehoo Yogurt: Open a cup of your favorite yogurt and add any of the following ingredients: grapes, yogurt raisins, raisins, broken pretzels.

Kooky Cracker Snacks: Take two reduced fat Ritz crackers, and put reduced fat peanut butter, sugar free strawberry preserves, and low fat American cheese between the crackers.

Ginger's Grilled Cheese and Jelly Sandwich: Toast two pieces of light whole wheat bread. Place a slice of low fat cheese in between the bread and microwave for 15 seconds. Re-open the sandwich and add peanut butter, sugar free preserves and raisins. Enjoy!

Apples in Chicken Noodle Soup: Cut up an apple and add small pieces to your favorite chicken noodle soup.

Easy Mac Mess: I make Kraft Easy Mac the regular way, and then we add grilled chicken or turkey breast, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, carrots, peas, green beans, and raisins.

If you haven't noticed........my kids like raisins.