Tag Archives: Fruit

Apple Surprise

There is no denying the fact that my daughter inherited my sweet tooth.  Both of us find it extremely challenging to go even one day without putting some type of dessert into our mouths.  

And while I would never be so bold as to declare that fruit can take the place of Mallomars, I can say that this apple recipe definitely gets my daughter excited about eating a naturally sweet treat.  

This is the perfect snack to prepare when the 7:00 P.M – 8:00 P.M. post dinner “Im hungry!” declaration comes in.  It is very simple, easy to make, and is a great recipe to make together with your children.

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Oatmeal: The Not So Great, The Great, & The Best!

The Great:  I am obsessed with oatmeal.  It is literally one of my favorite foods.  And I love how versatile it is.  You can have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – it works anytime of the day!  My kids love oatmeal too, and it is such an easy and healthy dish to whip up. 

Oatmeal has tons of benefits for our health.  It’s naturally gluten free, rich in vitamins, minerals, and lipids, extremely low in sugar, and high in both protein and dietary fiber.  And that’s just the oatmeal itself!  But you need to be careful of which oatmeal you get, which leads me to…

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