by admin | Jun 8, 2015 | Grown Up
One of the many things that we love about Mexican food is that there are loads of ways to use peppers, a June Foods of the Month, in recipes! This slow cooker fajitas recipe is amazing for two reasons. The first is that it is absolutely delicious. You can eat it in a bowl with your favorite low-fat Mexican toppings, or roll up the ingredients in a whole grain tortilla and enjoy. The second is that is could not be any easier to make. Follow these 10 minute directions, wait for your house to fill with a delicious smell of the chicken and veggies cooking, then enjoy this healthy meal for your next dinner.
Slow Cooker Fajitas
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 peppers (red, green, or yellow) sliced into thin slices
1 yellow onion, diced
1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
Directions
- Add the sliced peppers and chopped onion to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
- Sprinkle the low-sodium taco seasoning packet on top of the chicken and the veggies.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- 1 hour before serving, use a fork to shred the chicken, then continue cooking.
- Enjoy with your favorite Mexican toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, low-fat shredded cheese, low-fat sour cream and whole grain tortillas.
by admin | Jun 6, 2015 | Grown Up
Thanks to Produce for Kids for sharing these refreshing cool summer treats. Check out all of the recipes below. We sure can’t wait to try them during the hot summer days!
Summer heat burning you up? Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and cool down with one of these produce-packed cool summer treats!
PB&J Popsicles: These pops get their “jelly” flavor from fresh strawberries and blueberries, helping the whole family sneak in more produce!
Banana Fro-yo: This smooth and creamy dessert uses bananas for a lighter, creamer and healthier version of frozen yogurt.
Green Smoothie Pops: Enjoy the goodness of a green smoothie in a fun, frozen treat! Kids won’t even know they’re eating veggies.
Splash of Fun Fruit Juice: Serve this cool juice recipe in the summer, when watermelon’s season is at its peak.
Pineapple Pear Shake: Frozen yogurt gets an extra sweet twist with the addition of pineapple and pears in this refreshing recipe.
Very Berry Peach Lemonade: Peaches and berries give this lemonade natural sweetness and color for a refreshing summer drink.
Peach Pie Smoothie: Enjoy the fresh, summer taste of peach pie in a glass! Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for a fun, healthy dessert.
Banana Crunch Popsicles: A crunchy, frozen treat that kids will love to eat! These popsicles are a perfect make-ahead idea for a healthy treat for summer.
Berry Cherry Frozen Yogurt Bites: These yogurt bites are perfectly portioned and bite-sized for little ones. Packed with protein and crunchy nuts, they’re also a healthful dessert.
Smoothie Pops: Make an extra batch of pops to have on hand during hot summer days as a refreshing, protein-packed and sweet treat.
Super Green Smoothie: Cool off and sneak in extra veggies with this recipe. Kids won’t be able to taste the spinach, but will be getting an extra boost of healthy.
This post originally appeared on the Produce for Kids Blog.
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Produce for Kids is a cause marketing company that helps families eat healthier through its promotion of fresh produce, bank of 200+ recipes and blog full of healthy family living tips and advice. Through our partnerships with grocery stores and produce companies, we’ve raised more than $5 million for children’s charities since 2002. Follow Produce for Kids on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram and visit produceforkids.com.
by admin | Jun 1, 2015 | Grown Up
One of our favorite ways to enjoy berries, a June Foods of the Month, is in smoothie form! Smoothies can be an instant meal that takes only minutes to make. Stock your fridge and freezer with berries, non-fat Greek yogurt, and/or low-fat milk, and ice to make these OrganWise Guys-approved summer berry smoothies in minutes. Enjoy for breakfast or a snack!
Triple Berry Smoothie– A long time favorite, this triple berry smoothie is packed with powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and is high in fiber. This recipe uses strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries for a tasty and energizing drink.
Banana Berry Smoothie – Add a banana into your favorite berry smoothie recipe. We used a 1 cup mixture of strawberries and blueberries, then added one sliced banana with 5 ice cubes and a splash of low-fat milk. The result is a beautiful, light purple smoothie that is almost too pretty to drink.
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie – Get a dose of veggies with your berry smoothie. Blend together 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 an avocado, 1/2 a banana, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, a drizzle of honey, 1/2 cup of water and 5 ice cubes. Pour and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie – The good fats in this smoothie (thanks to the peanut butter) keep you feeling full longer. Blend together 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1 tbsp. peanut butter, 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, a splash of low-fat milk and 5 ice cubes. Drink for breakfast or a snack.
by admin | May 24, 2015 | Grown Up
It’s Memorial Day weekend! The “unofficial” kick off summer is here and certainly you have some sort of outdoor plans involving food, family, and friends. Are you looking for a tasty recipe to serve up at your get together? Try these festive Memorial Day popsicles for your perfect warm weather treat! Made with only three ingredients, not only are these desserts simple to create, they are also healthy and full of nutrition. The berries provide antioxidants and the Greek yogurt is packed with calcium and protein. Kids and adults alike will love these delicious and refreshing treats!
Memorial Day Popsicles
Ingredients
1 6 oz. package of fresh raspberries
1 6 oz. package of fresh blueberries
1 cup non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
Directions
Wash the berries. Use a blender to blend the raspberries until smooth, then set aside. Next, use the lowest blender setting to crush the blueberries (large chunks should remain). Fill the popsicle mold with the berries and yogurt. To get a red white and blue effect, pour the raspberry mixture into the mold until it is one third full, then use a spoon to add the Greek yogurt to the next third, then pour the blueberry mixture into the last third. Freeze the popsicle molds for 4 hours. To remove the popsicles from their molds, run them under hot water for 10-15 seconds. Serve at your Memorial Day barbeque or by the pool!
Makes 4 popsicles
by admin | May 23, 2015 | Grown Up
We love having Produce for KidsBuild a Better Burger on our blog! Today they are here with a fun way to get kids involved in the burger-building process. Here’s to healthy burgers!
Summer is here and Memorial Day and Fourth of July is right around the corner! Grilling out burgers is a must for any summer cookout and definitely a family favorite in my household. Check out this handy infographic for building a better burger and let kids pick their own toppings! Or you can create a burger bar for a fun, themed cookout!
Don’t be afraid to get creative! One of my favorite things to do is to swap out some of the meat in our burgers for fresh veggies like mushrooms, onions and peppers. They keep burgers moist and add nutrition. Or try making homemade veggie burgers, like these Very Veggie Burgers!
This post originally appeared on the Produce for Kids Blog.
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Produce for Kids is a cause marketing company that helps families eat healthier through its promotion of fresh produce, bank of 200+ recipes and blog full of healthy family living tips and advice. Through our partnerships with grocery stores and produce companies, we’ve raised more than $5 million for children’s charities since 2002. Follow Produce for Kids on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram and
