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Check out Healthy After-school snacks

by Jennifer Williams at Foodie.com

Wow, it’s hard to believe that my kids have been back in school almost a month now. So far this year is going great and we are back in our routine. The kids eat breakfast at home and the girls take their lunch. Thanks to Foodie.com I have been able to find some great recipes and ideas to make sure they are no more boring breakfast or lunches. However, this month I have decided to find some new afternoon snacks for the kids when they come home. Usually they come home and eat junk since it’s been the easiest to grab. However, since we are all trying to get healthier I am looking for better options. So that is why I wanted to share with you all the healthy after school snacks I found! I know I am not the only parent looking for better options. So I spent my weekend looking for healthy and fast options that will satisfy even the pickiest kids. I can’t wait to put these to the test! So make sure to check out my collection today!

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Check out Back to school Quick Breakfast Ideas

by Jennifer Williams at Foodie.com

As we get ready to head back to school next week I am already trying to find ways to make our mornings run smoother. 
 Let’s face it Mornings are one of the most loathed times of the day by busy families. There’s so much to get done in a short time and then you still need to eat before getting out the door. That is why this month for my Foodie.com post I have decided to find easy breakfast ideas that will satisfy the whole family. The ideas below will get your morning started whether you’re sitting down at the table or eating on the run.

Homemade trail mix or nut packages:  

Homemade trail mix or nut packages can be mixed ahead of time, portioned into individual containers and kept on hand. Include a mix of healthy nuts and dried fruits. Or better yet, leave the dried fruits out and opt for a banana or whole fruit.

Yogurt

Yogurt with fruit or a healthy cereal. Avoid the “kid-friendly” yogurts with mix-ins and instead choose all-natural or organic yogurts paired with a cereal or granola for added texture and nutrition.

Frozen smoothies

Frozen smoothie packets are a perfect addition to your freezer. Portion yogurt into silicone ice cube trays and freeze ahead of time. Then cut up fruit like mangoes, strawberries, bananas etc. Add them along with the frozen yogurt cubes to individual serving packages. In the morning empty a packet you’re your favorite protein powder and milk. In just a few minutes you’ll have a protein smoothie ready to go.

English muffins

Don’t run to the fast food drive thru! You can easily make an English muffin with ham, cheese and scrambled eggs at home. It only takes a few minutes. You can even make it ahead of time, allow to cool and freeze. Simply reheat in the microwave in the morning.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a great breakfast and easily customizable for different tastes. Make a big batch of oatmeal and set out multiple toppings like nuts, raisins, brown sugar, and fruit. Serve up each person a bowl and let them decide what to top it with.

Granola bars

Homemade granola bars. Really they’re easy to make, and you can customize each batch. Let your kids create their own custom batch. Older kids can even make their own without mom or dad’s help.

If your family has big breakfasts on the weekends, make extra and freeze them! Then you can heat up pancakes or waffles during the week and serve! Use the weekends to make your week go smoother. Bake banana bread or muffins one day, allow them to cool and freeze. You can slice banana bread into individual servings. Then during the week simply remove a portion and warm up.  Make sure to check out my full collection of Quick Breakfast Ideas today for other great ideas.

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Check out Summer Fruits and Vegetables

by Jennifer Williams at Foodie.com

It’s officially summer! That means that it’s time for fresh fruits and vegetables! I don’t care what anyone says there is nothing better then fresh food from the garden. My family has always had great big gardens each summer since I was a baby. Now I will be the first to admit that gardening is one thing as an adult I never got into. It’s just not my thing plus I don’t do well with hard labor haha! But that don’t mean I don’t play an active role in planning lol! I always make sure my dad plants plenty of the things on my “wish list”. His summer garden is more like his baby than anything! He calls me daily to give me updates. It’s crazy how much work a garden is but how happy it makes him.

So this month for the foodie.com program I decided to go with fresh fruits and vegetables as my theme. I found a lot of new recipes that I plan to try this summer! I can’t wait to try them all but I am very interested in trying the Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob and the Green Bean Fries! I have never tried either one of those before so it’s going to be nice to put a spin on things. So, take a look at my collection and feel free to share your summer favorites in the comments!

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Check out 20 Frozen treats to beat the summer heat!

by Jennifer Williams at Foodie.com

My kids are officially out of school and enjoying summer break! That means we are trying to find ways to beat the heat in Hot Atlanta! So, this month I have decided to round up some great frozen treats that are easy and fun for the kids to make! I can’t wait to try these! Trust me I need snacks that are easy to make but even easier for my kids to grab! So check out my Frozen summer treat collection and even create your own collection!

Don’t forget to be sure to follow me so I can follow you back!  I love seeing everyone’s fun collections! But wait! Hold up! Before you run off to look around on foodie.com, let me know your favorite summer treat!?