The introduction video to the Spring Rice Krispies Recipe Box Ambassadors Team project! Find out what is in store this Easter.
Darts Electronic Scorer Ideas Wholesale Ez Cup Keurig Low Price Alpine Village Lake George
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Great Snack Ideas For the Classroom
Pre-schoolers and elementary students alike need a little pick-me-up now and then. Whether you need to send in treats on a regular schedule, or you have volunteered to help out with a special event, a special snack from this list is sure to please. Depending on how festive you want the occasion to be, you can package snacks in plain zip top bags, decorate your own bags, or purchase special treat bags that are designed to suit the occasion and then tie them up with pieces of ribbon when you have them filled.
Make sure you check with your school or teacher to see if there are any foods they don't allow at snack time. There are many restrictions in schools that don't allow you to serve certain types of foods to children, which can make it difficult to plan for snacks that are fun for kids. Many schools don't allow you to serve any peanuts or peanut butter due to allergy severity, and you may not have the option of giving kids foods that contain added sugar. If you are restricted to those foods that are deemed "safe and healthy", then you will need to add even more imagination to the presentation of the food to make it appealing to small children.
Great snack ideas:
Rice Krispie Treats are a favorite of children and adults alike. If you want to give them something besides the typical Rice Krispie square, mix up a big batch of the treats and add colored Krispies or food coloring. You do not need to be restricted to rice cereal-try a variety of different cereals for a different look, or go whole grain for a healthy, energy packed choice. Use cookie cutters in fun shapes or for the holiday to cut out the treats and you can add a popsicle stick to make eating them easier and neater!
Popcorn balls are a favorite treat, especially in the fall. Try mixing in a few M&M's and putting the ball on a stick. You can find many recipes online for caramel, cinnamon, and other flavored popcorn balls to give kids something a little less traditional. Popcorn may not be suitable for kids under the age of five, so be sure to check with your child's teacher if needed.
Veggies with Dip is a great snack for kids. One of the things that increases children's taste for vegetables is ranch dressing. If you can afford to get them the individual dipping cups with the dressing then have the carrot and celery sticks, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. already prepared, then it's just a matter of having the veggies divided and ready to eat. If this takes too much out of your budget, then get some little paper cups or holiday treat holders that won't easily spill and spoon out from the jar.
Fruit and Yogurt is another great snack time combo. Cut the fruit into small pieces for dipping, and serve with vanilla yogurt "dip. Home made trail mix is another great idea. You can easily make it in bulk, use the ingredients you want, and then package it in a variety of fun containers. This is a treat that is healthy, delicious, and approved by most schools! Ingredients can include any dry, bite sized morsels, like cereals, raisins, crackers, or seeds. Adding a small amount of a "fun" item like M&Ms can make your snack mix more appealing-just watch out for poachers!
You can also mix up a batch of "Chex" party mix. The recipe should be right on the box of cereal and is usually made in bulk. Kids will love helping to make their own snack right in the classroom and all you need are fun containers to scoop it into!
Whatever you choose as a snack for the classroom, keep in mind that packaging is a big part of the fun. Look for inexpensive and creative ways to serve great classroom snacks!
Purchase Baby Trend Car Seat Covers Where To Buy Ikea Room Dividers Cheep Safety 1st Summit Booster Seat
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Keep Your Dog Healthy With These 3 Breakfast Treat Recipes
You can easily create healthy, helpful cuisine for you dog in your own kitchen. Here are 3 breakfast treat recipes for you to try.
Breakfast Treat One, Oinkers and Omelettes
Ingredients
3 eggs, 8 mini turkey sausages, 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls.
Preparation & Cooking
Unroll the crescent dough and separate into 8 rectangles on a greased cookie sheet. Cook eggs for 3 minutes in microwave safe bowl, stirring each minute. When eggs are done, scoop small spoonfuls into the centre of each crescent rectangle. Top with a turkey sausage. Fold remaining crescent dough over eggs and sausage to make neat package, OR bundle excess dough and flare edges to create small sacks of goodies. Bake according to crescent roll instructions and allow to cool thoroughly.
Store extras in the refrigerator until your pup is ready to eat them (but don't ask him, he'll always be ready to eat them).
The crescent rolls in these snacks package the eggs and sausage in a small, easy-to-handle treat. These are so neat and tidy you can zip them in a baggie and take them to the dog park for a protein burst.
Breakfast Treat Two, Trail Mix Bescotti
Ingredients
100 ml (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
200 ml (3/4 cup) sugar
2 eggs
10 ml (2 tsp) grated orange zest
530 ml (2 1/4 cups) whole wheat flour
10 ml (1 1/2 tsp) baking powder
1 ml (1/4 tsp) salt
20 ml (1 1/2 T) sunflower oil
20 ml (1 1/2 T) honey
250 ml (1 cup) oatmeal
Preparation & Cooking
Trail Mix Spread oatmeal on microwave-safe shallow dish. Microwave oil and honey on high for 30 seconds, then pour over oatmeal and stir until completely combined. Microwave on high for 7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
Biscotti. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and orange zest. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in separate bowl, then beat into the butter mixture. Slowly fold in trail mix. Divide the dough in half and form two logs on cookie sheet, each measuring ½ inch thick, 1 ½ inch wide, and 12 inches long. Space two inches apart and bake at 160ºC (325ºF) for 25 minutes (or until golden). Let cool for five minutes then cut ½ inch wide slices at 45 degree angles. Bake for 5 minutes, turn cookies over then bake for another 5 minutes. Let cool.
Pay close attention to oats to prevent burning.
The addition of natural oils and oats in this biscotti recipe makes for an even healthier treat. The oil contributes to your dog's shiny coat and aids in digestion, while the oats are a hearty addition to his diet.
Breakfast Treat Three, Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Chunks.
Ingredients
60 ml (1/4 cup) natural peanut butter
60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
120 ml (1/2 cup) nonfat dry milk
60 ml (1/4 cup) oatmeal
60 ml (1/4 cup) Rice Krispies
120 ml (1/2 cup) crushed almonds
Preparation & Cooking
Combine peanut butter, honey, dry milk, oatmeal, and Rice Krispies in a mixing bowl then roll into small balls. Place the almonds into a Ziploc bag, then add and shake each ball individually. Place them on a wax paper-coated cookie sheet and chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Have kids? Get them involved in the pooch's nutrition by making these non-cook treats chock-full of the perfect combo of protein, carbs, and fat.
Now go cook for your dog and remember - have fun!
Spinning Bicycle This Instant Rocketfish Hdmi Switcher Quick Cordless Chain Saw Discount
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |