Lemony Hummus
This lemony hummus is protein-packed and easy to make, and it’s an ingredient in two of the other recipes — but you could also just pack it up in your lunchbox with some raw veggies and whole-grain crackers for dipping. kitchen gear…
Meal Type Snack
Homemade Peanut Butter
You will be amazed how easy it is to make your own peanut butter from whole peanuts. It tastes great because it’s so fresh, and it doesn’t have any of the not-so-great-for-you ingredients — like lots of sugar, salt, and…
Fruity Cider Punch
As fall drinks go, apple cider may be the one that most says “fall.” It’s great plain, and super-easy to dress up into a fun punch for your family and friends, as we do here, just by adding fruit, a…
Beet Tsatsiki
We got this recipe for Beet Tsatsiki (za-DZEE-kee), a gorgeously pink, tangy dip, from friend and chef Ana Sortun. And it’s so good we think we could convince beet-haters like former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to become…
Zucchini Pancakes
If you have fresh herbs handy — cilantro, basil, or mint — stir some into the batter. They add a wonderful flavor to the finished dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater Colander Large bowl Measuring…
BaBa Ghanoush
Spread this herby, lemony dip on a sandwich, dollop it onto a salad, or scoop it up with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers or pita. And just so you know? It’s pronounced bah-bah gah-NOOSH. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Spice Mixes
Cinnamon Spice Mix: Shake a little on your apple sauce, in a mug of hot cocoa, or on apiece of buttered toast! Or make extra and give some to a friend. kitchen gear Small bowl Spoon Clean jar with a…
Cherry-Berry Smoothie
Come summertime, we figure we should eat as many berries as we can. This creamy fruit shake is a great way to do just that. kitchen gear Measuring cup Blender (adult needed) Ingredients 1⁄2 cup milk 1⁄2 cup plain…
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Put a cool, fruity smoothie in your thermos, and if you don’t drink it up for breakfast, you’ll be psyched for it at snack or lunchtime. Just give it a shake before drinking to make sure all the ingredients are blended.…
Sunshine Smoothie
This delicious drink tastes like an orange-cream bar, and will give you a little burst of summery feeling even in the dead of winter. Plus, some extra vitamin C might help you fight off cold-weather colds. kitchen gear Cutting board Dinner knife Measuring cup Measuring spoons…
