Healthy Expat Parent

I said it before, and you all know this to be true: what kid doesn't like to eat with his fingers? These nuts are a very hearty snack or light lunch. Add some fruit and veggies, maybe some cheese or yogurt, and I promise your child will be ready for whatever the afternoon brings his/her way. This recipe is from SmittenKitchen.com. Honestly, if you haven't checked out her site, you really really need to; Deb is nothing short of brilliant. And, fyi, this recipe doubles easi

I just spotted this recipe online, and made it for the boys: a big hit, and super easy. This would be a great snack after school, sure, and also a nice treat after a meal (for both big and little people; you don't have to share if you decide not to). This is an easy recipe that kids can even make on their own. Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites original recipe found on Shewearsmanyhats.com Yield: 18 - 20 Ingredients: 1/2 cup (4oz) coconut oil 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder

I'm willing to bet you and your entire family has over-indulged a bit on sweets, savories and ... pretty much everything this holiday. Not pointing fingers; this is just how things go during the holiday season, amIright? So, let's give you a slightly healthier snack option. These are not actually cakes. They're sort of a cross between a cookie, a cracker, and maybe a biscuit - a small, crunchy, nubbly thing that you could eat at pretty much any time of day. The concept is

We have a lot of sour milk at our house. As in the literal kind, not the whinging kind. In our last post, we had lovely fresh milk delivered to our house each week. Literally, straight from the cow, milk could not be more fresh than this. Not pasteurized, not homogenized … good stuff. With three growing boys and a husband who loves all things dairy, we went through a lot of milk each week. Now, here we are in our new country, and finding acceptable milk has been a bit

I know, you need another granola recipe like you need a hole in the head. That said, I'm still going to share these with you because one is a very good basic granola that allows for a lot of spring-boarding. It's also excellent as is with milk or yogurt (methinks fruited yogurt is a bit much for this granola, but go with what you and your kids like). Or eat it plain in a bag in the car on the way to school/work. The second is unusual, but equally as tasty. It takes a lit

Yes, another good-for-you-but-you’ll-never-know-it snack idea. Kids will love this. Big people will love this. These snack bites are a great source of protein and fiber, without a lot of extra sweeteners. Great for lunch boxes or for an after-school snack. Also a great project to involve the kids, if you’re up for a little bit of a mess in the kitchen … and on the kids. Almond Joy Snack Bites (no-bake) Makes about 12 to 15 bites (also doubles easily) Ingredients: 2/3 cu

There’s no point in making a food if no one is going to eat it. There’s also no point in healthing something up so much that it is no longer an acceptable version of the food (and again, no one will eat it). I have a confession to make: My kids like marshmallows. They also like sweets. A lot. Try as I might, I can only get so many meals past them without adding a sweet ending onto it. You’ve all made Rice Krispies Treats, right? Take some marshmallows, melt them, add b

You should know that I consider my three boys my guinea pigs, and pretty much everything I put in this blog, they have tasted and tested. They give very honest reviews and feedback ... sometimes a bit too honest. This one, though, has been a hit since the first time I made it. Great for the lunchbox, great for a welcome home snack. The coconut and almonds give it staying power in tummies, and the dates just make it all taste good. A good for you snack that takes less tha