quick and easy...

Don't overthink the simple things! This wonderful recipe is healthy too...buy a packet of gelatin, and simply purchase Organic Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Grape Juice. Just please do yourself a favor and do not purchase the powder. It is more costly, doesn't save time, and contains a TON of dyes.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C Pop-Corn Kernels (org. & non GMO)
• 1 Tbsp Salt
• 1/3 C Melted Coconut Oil

Directions:

Investing in a $20 air pop machine is the easiest and most efficient way to do pop corn at home.  This is a wonderful, yummy, fun way to have pop corn all the time, and IT IS HEALTHY!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C Greek-Whole Milk- Organic Yogurt 
• 1 tsp local honey

Directions:

Dish out and enjoy!  You can also add a few variations for flavor...such as granola topping, or 2 drops of vanilla for flavor, or raisins and craisins mixed in!

Never underestimate the draw of ripe/sweet/fruit.  This is an all time favorite for afternoon or after school snacks.  Just make sure you are buying local, seasonal, and organic if possible.

Suggestions:  Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Grapes, Blueberries, Cherries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Pineapple, Apples, Peaches, Mango, Oranges

These are a lovely staple in our house.  We have a local organic farm store that sells green-bean chips & beat chips which are always on hand.  However, each grocery store carries a vege-chip variety, and my kids LOVE these!  Great flavor, great crunch, and great to pack on the road!

Fabulous little snack that accomplishes the sweet, creamy and salty!

Everyone has left overs...and snacks are the perfect way to get extra mileage out of prepared meals. Mix up left over breakfast sausages, eggs, nuts, dehydrated snacks and fruit. Your kiddos will be delighted and not even realize they are eating healthy!

Ingredients: 

• 1 C Oats
• 1 C Flax Seeds
• 3/4 C Brown Sugar
• 3/4 C Raisins or Craisins
• 1.5 C Walnuts broken
• 1.5 C Chopped Pecans
• 1/2 C Wheat germ
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 C Avocado Oil
• 1/2 C Honey
• 2 tsp Vanilla
• 1/2 C mini chocolate chips (melted) 
• 1 Egg

Directions:Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all dry ingredients together in a separate bowl, mix the wet together as well (separately).  Now mix all ingredients together.  Put in greased pan 13x9.  Press with wet hands or waxed paper.  Bake for 25 minutes. Cut while warm.

Traditional Style:

• 2 Haas Avocados 
• 1/2 lime (lime to taste)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp Red Onion
• 2 Tbsp Tomatoes
• 1/4 C. Cilantro

Directions:Combine and enjoy! 

Ingredients

• Avocado - scored (serving size: 1 avocado/ person)
• lime or lemon
• salt
• (options if you use lime ) mango, red pepper
• (options if you use lime) tomato, garlic, cilantro, red onion, jalapeños
• (options if you use lemon) parsley, chives, fresh thyme

DirectionsAlthough most people don't view avocados as a side dish, they are great additions to burgers, hot dogs, fish, etc.  Just score the avocado in the peel, and scoop out. Gently add the ingredients and softly mix.