If you know my household, you know that I am pretty crazy when it comes to eating clean and making sure we get all of our daily fruits and veggies in. It is so important that kids get a balanced diet and plenty of exercise in a day. I have created a list of healthy holiday treats that will fancy any toddler/preschooler/school-age child/adult. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
Halloween Yogurt Bark
- 4 (5.3oz) cartons of nondairy yogurt (preferably orange-colored)
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil (optional)
- ¼ c. blueberries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- ½ yellow nectarine
- Monster Googly Eyes
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment or wax paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the yogurt cartons together. If using the coconut oil, add now. Pour into the pan.
- Top with the sliced kiwi, nectarine, blueberries, and googly eyes.
- Place in freezer until set.
- Cut into pieces and allow the little ones to choose their own yogurt bark.
Presentation is everything! Stack pineapple, orange slices and whipped cream or yogurt to create a healthier take on candy corn.
Halloween Fruit Kabobs
1.For the marshmallows, use a black food coloring marker to draw a ghostly face onto each marshmallow. (This is a great task for older kids to help with!) Let the marshmallows dry for a few minutes before using.
2. Wash and cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces. Add a strawberry, piece of melon and then a ghost marshmallow to the skewer. Repeat the pattern until you are at the top.
Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
These festive Stuffed Peppers are perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients
- 4 medium orange bell peppers
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- Ground black pepper to taste; optional
- 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce, no sugar added
- 1 cup black beans drained, rinsed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Slice stem end off peppers. (Reserve for later use.) Remove seeds and veins from peppers. Cut a jack-o-lantern face out of one side of each pepper. Stand peppers upright in baking dish. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 400º F.
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Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until almost browned.
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Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
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Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
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Add chili powder, cumin, pepper (if desired), tomato sauce, and beans; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Add rice; mix well.
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Fill peppers with turkey mixture. Top with reserved stem end of peppers Add water to the baking dish. Cover with foil.
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Bake peppers for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
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Remove stem top of peppers, sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Replace tops and serve.
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