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Easy, Vegan, Antioxidant-Rich Smoothie

3/14/2018

Ingredients:

3/4 cup berries (you can use any type, we used blueberries this time!)
1/2 small banana
1/2 -1 cup spinach
2 tablespoons hemp hearts
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 cup non-dairy milk

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

Holistic Nutritionist, Michelle's nutrition tip: Smoothies are a great way to sneak in tons of healthy ingredients. I love using blueberries because it makes the colour of the smoothie so vibrant which kids love. The hemp hearts add protein and fat and the chia seeds are amazing for digestion. They both also help to make the blood sugar more stable which is just as important for kids as it is for adults! Any type of berries can be used in the smoothie, the key here is to try and balance the smoothie without using too much fruit. Sometimes it takes a while for kids to get used to adding green veggies, so play around with what works.
Food Stylist, @Little_lunch_love fun food tip: get your kids involved and let them place all of the ingredients in the blender. Using fun straws and cups can also help your kids to enjoy the smoothie!

Easy Snack Idea: Ants On A Log

3/14/2018

Ingredients:

3-4 stalks of celery
Nut butter (sesame seed butter or tahini as nut free option) or goat cheese
Raisins

Directions:

Wash and cut celery stalks into 3 inch pieces.
Now, let your kids fill the celery (logs) with goat cheese or nut butter (using plastic knives).
Next, have them decorate the logs with raisins or craisins (the ants)!

Holistic Nutritionist, Michelle's nutrition tip: Nut butter or alternatives such as tahini or sesame seed butter contain healthy fats and minerals that are important for kids! Goat cheese is another great option as it is easier to digest than cow's dairy and it's still spreadable!
Food Stylist, @Little_lunch_love fun food tip: sing "The Ants Go Marching" while making this snack with your kids! It's a fun song that will encourage them to practice their counting and teach them about rhyming.

Easy Recipe: Energy Balls

3/14/2018

Serves 12

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups regular rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
½ cup almond butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut free option)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons water (add ½ teaspoon, as needed) |
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 scoop protein powder or 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
Pinch sea salt
3 tablespoons chocolate chips or raisins

Directions:

Add all of the ingredients together in a large bowl except for the water, nut butter and stir.
Next, mix in the remaining ingredients and combine well.
Wet hands slightly and roll into balls. Store in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen.

Food Stylist, @Little_lunch_love fun food tip: Turn your energy balls into energy cake pop’s! Place a cake pop stick into the energy ball and dip in chocolate and roll in sprinkles!

Easy Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Blender Muffins

3/14/2018

Serves 12

Ingredients:

2 cups regular rolled oats
2 ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 cup full fat (3.5-4%) plain yogurt
1/4 cup maple syrup
11/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11/2 cups blueberries (defrosted if using frozen)

Directions:

Defrost berries in advance if using frozen.
Preheat oven to 375 ̊F and line a muffin tray with muffin cups or grease with coconut oil.
Mash the bananas with a fork. Add all of the ingredients except the berries to a high powered blender or food processor. Blend all of the ingredients together until everything is mixed well then stir in the berries and pour in to muffin cups.
Bake for 20-22 minutes (depending on your oven)

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