Homemade Snack Bars

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Kids will love this homemade snack bar and you can send it with them to school, confident that the fiber, protein, and heart-healthy fat will keep them full and energized to help them focus on learning and playing all day long. Tip: Prep these over the weekend and use for snacks throughout the week.

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Cashew-Stuffed Mushrooms

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To get the most out of the mushroom stems, chop them finely and add them to the rice mixture. Black rice requires a longer cooking time, like brown, so be sure to leave time in your cooking schedule to make sure your appetizers arrive on your counter before your guests ring your doorbell! Tip: Black […]

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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bumps

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Get your kids into the kitchen with this easy recipe—kids can make it themselves with minimal supervision. They’ll love sharing and eating the result. In fact, the next time you hear, “Mom, I need to bring food for a party tomorrow,” hand your kids this recipe. You can kick back and watch them cook, confident […]

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Vegan “Cheesy” Chips

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Kale chips are one of the latest health crazes, and with the tasty sauce baked to powder on these, you’ll be happy to leave less nutritious snack food behind. Nutritional yeast provides the classic cheese flavor and cashew paste provides a creamy burst of protein. If you don’t eat them all fresh from the oven, […]

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Beet Candy

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If you never thought your vegetables could satisfy a sweet tooth, think again. Choose small beets for this simple roasted beets recipe or candy beets if you can get them, and enjoy vegetables in a way you never have before.

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Sundal

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Sundal is a traditional Indian snack that meets our golden rule of snacking: a little protein and a little healthful fat. Coconut and tomato bring a sweet and tart flavor combination to the smoky heat of the chili.

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Raspberry Applesauce

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Use your favorite apple variety and play with the berries you add. There’s no need to peel the apples with this recipe either. Putting the mix through a food processor means you can reap the flavor, nutrition, and color of the skin without noticing them in the texture of your sauce.

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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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I know what you’re thinking, “chocolate and avocado?”  You’re going to have to trust us on this one. It’s a star-worthy recipe that your family will look forward to time and again.

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