I'm not sure if it's the same for you, but the question of the day is usually: "What Can I Have To Eat?" My kids are constantly hungry and want snacks to eat from one moment to the next. I can be cleaning up from one meal and someone walks in the kitchen saying they're hungry and wanting to know what their next meal or snack can be. Sometimes they are bored and sometimes they are growing and really want to eat all the time.
I thought it would be fun to post some recipes each week and hear from all of you what tricks of food you may have up your sleeve to keep the little ones (and the hubby) tummies full and satisfied.
First off, I try really hard to keep the snacks to a limited amount- due to money and then of course to health as well. I limit their snacks to three a day in addition to the mealtime sides/snacks and then they are welcome to have as many fruit and veggie snacks as long as we have them in the house.
Yogurt is big for my kids, they love it- I try to buy the low sugar, still kid friendly kind but again with money- that one adds up pretty fast.
One thing my kids love to have are little pizzas. I use English muffins and top with a chunky salsa and shredded cheese. They love it and are eating tomatoes, peppers, and onions too!
Here's my recipe for today, you can comment below to share some of yours:
Apple Pecan Bread
1c. oil
3 eggs
2c. sugar
1t. vanilla
4c. apples, diced
3c. flour
2t. cinnamon
1t. nutmeg
1t. baking soda
1t. salt
1c. pecans, chopped
Combine: oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla
Sift: flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking
soda
Add: dry mixture to oil mixture, gradually
Mix together and add apples and pecans until combined.
Bake at 350 degrees for 70
min. Cool completely before
cutting. Makes 2 large loaves.
