Snacks

We love our Greek flavors in food, and this Easy Taziki Dip is a great addition to our menu any time.  Not only is it a great accompainment to our Shawarma Style Chicken recipe, but it is perfect served with some crispy pita chips, fresh vegetables or as a dipping sauce for any meats.  With it being easy to make fat free, it has quickly become a go to dip for snacking, or even spreading on a simple turkey sandwich to pep it up a bit.

EASY TAZIKI DIP

This last Christmas, my mom got me this little Mini Chopper.  I have to tell you that if you’ve ever made Taziki in the past you know that grating cucumber is a recipe fr shredded knuckles.  I swear this might be the best Christmas gift we have ever gotten from Mama.  In less than a minute I can shred an entire cucumber for my dip.  So easy, quick and yes, I am putting in a shameless affiliate link there for you.  Cheap and useful in the kitchen. You need one.

This dip is so simple to make.  Grab your low fat or fat free plain Greek yogurt.  We use Fage since it is often on sale and we prefer the flavor and texture, but any brand of plan Greek yogurt will work.  We usually try to find the fat free, but sometimes we settle for 2%.  Either way, it’s super healthy.  Grab some dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cucumber and a lemon and you have dip or sauce.  Yep, that’s it.  So simple!

Easy Taziki Dip

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 16 oz. Non Fat Greek Yogurt
• 1 English Cucumber
• 1 Lemon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon dill weed
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel cucumber and removed seeds
2. Shred cucumber with grater, mini chopper or dice very fine
3. Mix all ingredients together in medium bowl
4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour prior to use

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I am kind of obsessed with muffins these days.  Even as I am trying to limit the sugar and carbohydrates in my diet, these amazing muffin recipes offer me plenty of choices.  Using things like almond flour, coconut flour or even black beans in place of flour can really create a delicious muffin that doesn’t kill my diet.  Of course, this list also includes some yummy savory choices.  Everyone needs a little mini muffin omelette – even me!

30 Amazing Muffin Recipes

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1. Banana Oat Muffin Recipe from You Brew My Tea
2. Ham & Cheese Muffins from A Mitten Full Of Savings
3. Peanut Butter Banana Quinoa Muffins from Midwest Modern Momma
4. Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Muffins from A Simple Pantry
5. Banana Peanut Butter Muffins from Parenting Chaos
6. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins from Natural Chow
7. Mini Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins from You Brew My Tea
8. Cranberry Peach Cobbler Muffins from Spoil My Family
9. Banana Muffins with Coconut Streusel Topping from Natrual Fit Foodie
10. Moist Pumpkin Muffins from You Brew My Tea
11. Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins from Natural Chow
12. Chocolate Muffins from Spoil My Family
13. Broccoli & Cheese Egg Muffins from DIY Budget Gal
14. Apple Cinnamon Muffins from A Simple Pantry
15. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins with Cranberry from A Mitten Full Of Savings
16. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins from You Brew My Tea
17. Paleo Orange Pomegranate Muffins from Almost Supermom
18. Carrot Muffin Recipe from Mess For Less
19. Coconut Lime Muffins from You Brew My Tea
20. Healthy Blueberry Cranberry Muffins from Natural Chow
21. Apple Pie Muffins from Mess For Less
22. Chicken Pot Pie Muffins from Busy At Home
23. Oatmeal Granola Breakfast Muffins from Flour On My Face
24. Zucchini Bread Muffins from Today’s Frugal Mom
25. Skinny Gingerbread Muffins from Diva’s Run For Bling
26. Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins from DIY Budget Girl
27. Cheddar Rosemary Mini Cornbread Muffins from Spaceships & Laserbeams
28. Super Greens Muffins from Caroline’s Cooking
29. Easy Pumpkin Muffins from Mess For Less
30. Lemon Berry Muffins from Virtuous Woman

There is just something about the cool fall weather that makes me want a great muffin with a cup of hot tea or coffee for breakfast or my snack.  I think I will be making some of these super greens muffins and maybe the zucchini bread muffins this week!  They sound so yummy, and definitely healthy!  I will definitely try to convert some of these to match my low carb lifestyle by using almond flour!

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It’s almost time to start thinking about planning your special family Easter Meal and we have some great treats for you to add to the menu.  These 8 Yummy Easter Treats are perfect for this years party!  Whether you are preparing for your kids party at school, a special church event or simply to serve to your family, you’ll find some of our favorites on this list.

8 YUMMY EASTER TREATS

Easter Thumbprint Cookies – These classic cookies featured on Thrifty DIY Diva are a perfect treat to add to your Easter dessert table, or to wrap and send with your kids for their class parties.  Delicious, simple and classic they will remind you of childhood!
Marshmallow Berry Flower Cookies – Anything with marshmallow is a sure thing for us and these berry flower cookies featured at Mom on Timeout are a fun and beautiful treat just in time for Easter parties and events.
Coconut Cream Eggs – We love everything coconut and these featured on Sweet Pea Savings are the perfect substitute for those brands we often splurge on around Easter.
Cadbury Easter Cupcakes – When you mention Cadbury and cupcake in the same sentence everyone drools!  Check out these fun and easy cupcakes featured at More than a Mom of Three.
Easter Eggs in the Grass Cupcakes – Savvy Saving Couple gives us a fun and simple decoration that will make a basic cupcake look like a special festive treat for your Easter party!
Delicious and Moist Chocolate Truffle – You had us at Truffles when Pink When presented these special chocolate delights!
Hummingbird Cake – I am reminded of my Granny and her famous pies and cakes when I see this Hummingbird Cake featured at All Things Mamma.
Hidden Carrot Cupcakes – A Mom’s Take makes a simple cupcake into an adorable Easter treat perfect for sharing at kids Easter parties or simply to share with your kids as a fun after school snack.

When it comes time to plan for Easter and all of the food you love, these yummy Easter treats are perfect for any gift basket.  Great spins on classic candies, and fun new options your whole family will enjoy.  Don’t miss out on the best treats to go with your traditional ham and sides this year!

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These Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Pockets area hit in our house for back to school!  Back to school does not have to mean plain old PB& J in the lunchbox, you can get creative AND give them a pretty healthy lunch by prepping ahead on Sunday to quickly make 8 Whole Wheat Pizza pockets.   The kids love to help me put these together too and are much more willing to try exotic ingredients like”bell peppers” and “mushrooms” when they have some control over creating it. This batch we made simple with just sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni but the sky is the limit when creating your Pizza Pockets- use your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies to create a yummy and healthy lunch that will not come back home uneaten. The dough can be used in many ways and is quick and easy to toss together in your mixer, no waiting for it to rise!

Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Pockets

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 pack active dry yeast

1 cup very warm water

2 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 35o degrees.

Place warm water,sugar, and yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes, yeast will become foamy.

With the paddle attachment on your mixer add flours, salt, and olive oil until dough begins to pull away from sides,  and the texture is smooth-you may need to add a bit more flour.

Flip dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times. Divide dough into 8-10 balls.

Roll each to 1/8th” thickness,  spread sauce over dough, and cover half with your choice of toppings, leaving a 1/4″ edged all around.  Fold in half and use a fork to crimp and seal edges. Poke 1-2 air vents on top.  Place on baking sheet.

Bake for 16-18 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown.

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Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Pockets

 

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Prep time

25 mins

Cook time

18 mins

Total time

43 mins

 

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pack active dry yeast
• 1 cup very warm water
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 35o degrees.
2. Place warm water,sugar, and yeast in the bowl of your stand mixer and allow it to sit for about 5 minutes, yeast will become foamy.
3. With the paddle attachment on your mixer add flours, salt, and olive oil until dough begins to pull away from sides, and the texture is smooth-you may need to add a bit more flour.
4. Flip dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times. Divide dough into 8-10 balls.
5. Roll each to ⅛th" thickness, spread sauce over dough, and cover half with your choice of toppings, leaving a ¼" edged all around. Fold in half and use a fork to crimp and seal edges. Poke 1-2 air vents on top. Place on baking sheet.
6. Bake for 16-18 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown.

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As a parent, you want your kids to eat what you cook for dinner and these Kid Friendly Foods are sure to be a fit for your menu plan.  Not only are there fun meals in here that appeal to kids, there are great healthy choices that will appeal to the whole family . From fun cookies and drinks to twists on classic meals like Sloppy Joe’s and soups!

20 Yummy Kid Friendly Foods

Crockpot Sloppy Joes – Every kid loves eating this messy and yummy sandwich.  This recipe is easy to throw together in a Crockpot and have dinner ready in a few hours without a lot of fuss!

No Bake Coconut Cranberry Energy Bites – These are perfect for getting your kids to choose a healthy snack!

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup – This is so easy to assemble, and tomato soup is a perfect kid friendly lunch!  Serve with Grilled Cheese on the side for a hearty and yummy meal you are happy to serve them!

Fruit Caterpillar Kid Friendly Snack – Sometimes it just takes taking ordinary foods and making them look fun to get kids interested in eating them!

Coconut Chicken Tenders – These are delicious and of course classic for all kids to enjoy!

Easy Chicken Noodle Bowl – Not only is this a quick and easy meal, it has everything kids love about chicken noodle soup!

Peanut Butter Coconut Bites – Another yummy appealing snack that is healthier than the candy bars and chips your kids might grab for!

Easy Vegetable Noodle Beef Soup – This is a great last minute menu item that will be a hit with kids and adults alike.  Grab alphabet noodles and toss in for even more fun!

Easy Breakfast Roll Ups – These are a super easy meal to make for your family for breakfast.  Plus I bet they would be great made ahead and frozen for quick reheating!

Mac N Cheese Pizza – Um – what more could you want?  This is of course the epitome of kid friendly!

Rainbow Cookies – Delicious – Fun – Easy – This is a keeper for sure!

Roasted Chicken Sausage & Potato Hash – This is a super simple meal that appeals to kids.  Kids love sausage and potatoes, so combining them is easy.

Potato Chip Chicken Strip – Another great spin on a classic chicken nugget or chicken strip that kids will love.

Kool Aid Pops – Everyone loves this cool snack!

Vegetarian Taco Soup – It doesn’t get much simpler than this meal you throw together and serve with chips, cheese and sour cream!

Pancake Muffins Recipe – These are a super easy and fun way to customize breakfasts for your family.  Let kids help pick what you put in each “muffin” and make them unique for everyone!

Rainbow Fruit Pizza – This is a favorite dessert treat to make with kids!

Crockpot Pinto Beans – Yes, we find that Pinto Beans are actually really kid friendly.  Add in some taco seasoning and mash to make refried and tuck into a burrito with cheese!

Easy Homemade Candy Bars – Um – HELLO! Candy Bars!!!

Pizza Kabobs – These are fun to make, easy to customize and a huge hit with kids and adults alike!

When you are looking for fun and delicious foods to make for or with your kids, this list of kid friendly foods is sure to be a hit.  Not only are there great health choices, there are classic flavors your kids will love.  Mac & Cheese, Pizza and Chicken are always a hit with kids!

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