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SPOOK-tacular Halloween Treats!
Boo!
I hope I didn’t scare you too badly! But let me tell you, the leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler and it’s giving me the chills! Where did summer go? As we know, the cooler weather is inevitable, but fall isn’t so bad, especially when we have Halloween to look forward to!
As a dietitian, I would love to say that handing out a healthy apple instead of candy is a perfect way to make the holiday a little more nutritious… but I would be lying. Truth be told, that was my least favorite trick or treat goodie. Of course, that’s not to say we can’t make Halloween healthy – c’mon, I’m a Dietitian!
So, how do we make the season healthy? By getting the kids involved and making it fun! I’ve gathered some of my favorite Halloween ideas that will be fun for the kids and also provide some good nutrition!
Fruits and vegetables are all you need to make this adorable Halloween scene! This is great for the little ones in your family, because they can help peel the bananas and oranges and they can add the face to their ghost! I personally like to use raisins for the ghost, but I’m sure the kids won’t argue if you use chocolate chips instead.
Everyone loves pizza! Start by taking your favorite whole wheat pizza crust and add-on a lower sodium pizza sauce. When topping with cheese, do a light layer of reduced fat cheddar cheese and then add-on slices of reduced fat mozzarella. The cheddar will add a bright orange color, while the sliced mozzarella will be perfect for your ghosts! Use black olives to make spiders and small faces for your spooky little ghosts. Tip: We have numerous whole wheat pizza crust options at the store! Check in both center store as well as near the deli for some great options. Be sure the first ingredient reads: whole wheat flour. This is a simple trick you can use to find whole grain products throughout the store!
We all know avocado toast is trending, but let’s switch it up a bit and make these fun little Frankensteins at breakfast. Avocados are one of the only fruits that provide healthy monounsaturated fat, which will also keep you fuller longer! Be sure to use whole wheat toast as well. You can use olives, red peppers and the egg whites from hard-boiled eggs to make your Frankenstein as friendly or as scary as you’d like!
These adorable little monster mouths are easy and so fun to make with apples, nut butter, and macadamia nuts! Tip: When choosing a nut butter, look for an option with lower sodium and sugar. Did you know, we have some nut butters where the only ingredients is “peanuts?!”
You’ve heard our dietitian team loving up on veggie spaghetti, but how cool is this meal!? You can heat up the veggie spaghetti with some pesto in a skillet for a few minutes until cooked through. Then, add-on slices of cooked egg yolks, black olives, and some red peppers to make a perfect meal for Halloween!
Happy & healthy eating,
Emily
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Brownies
Valentine’s Crafts
Ashley M.
The beginning of the year always goes by SO fast! It’s hard to believe it’s already Valentine’s Day. Luckily that means the end of this cold Winter isn’t too far away either!
Valentine’s Day is always a great time of the year to reflect on the people in your life that mean the most to you, whether that’s a husband, children, siblings, parents or friends. Continue reading
Monster Halloween Treats
Lynell
Halloween is my favorite holiday and I look forward to it every year! This year I asked my friend, Sabrina her Granddaughter, Lilah and my Grandson, Payten to help make up some Monster Halloween Treats. Continue reading
Homemade Puppy Pops
Ashley Maurer
So far this Summer we have been very lucky to have some wonderful weather! I love getting home from work and spending the evenings in the garden. We have probably eaten just as many meals outside on the patio this year as we have inside! Continue reading
Festive Easter Egg Tree
Lynell
It’s mid-March, with no snow, abundant sunshine and warm days- It’s giving me spring fever and before we know it Easter will be right around the corner! I love Easter because my entire family, grandkids and all my loved ones are together.
If you know me, you know I love decorating for every season. Easter is no exception and I truly enjoy decking out my home- inside and out- with festive spring decor. This Festive Easter Egg Tree served dual purpose for me this holiday season. I loved that it was an adorable centerpiece. I received tons of compliments on it from my coworkers when I brought it into work to take photos, and I can’t wait to see how much my grandkids enjoy it! It also was a great treat container. Each of these Easter Eggs contain goodies for my guests in it and I can’t wait to watch the kids faces light up when they get to pick some eggs of their very own. Similarly to a Christmas Tree, this Easter Tree made a great place to store the extra “gifts” of candies, Peeps and jelly beans that I had leftover. Add a touch of faux-grass and you just can’t beat this adorable crafty creation.
Check out the list below to see what I used to make this craft!
- A variety of smooth and rough tree branches
- White paint to cover the branches along with a paintbrush
- Plastic Easter eggs
- Fake Easter basket grass- I picked green, but you can pick any color!
- 1 large mason jar
- Bulk candies/sweet treats from the Easter aisle
- Ribbons from local craft store to decorate the outside of the jar as well as hang the egg ornaments from the tree branches
- Optional: If you are making a smaller version of this craft and want to stick some styrofoam at the bottom of the mason jar it can help your branches stay situated easier.
As you can see there isn’t too long of a list to make this craft- which makes it great for a last minute decoration. Check out how I made this craft below!
- First, I collected tree branches from outside. This was an easy task because there was hardly any snow in my yard! It was also fun to do with my grandkids.
- Next, I painted the branches. The smooth branches took on the paint much better than the rough branches did, but I really liked the look of the rough ones so I still used both when I made my tree.
- I tied a ribbon around my large mason jar. If you are like me and reuse mason jars tying it should be just fine, but if you want it to be extra secure add a touch of hot glue to hold the ribbon in place.
- Fill your plastic Easter eggs with a few candies each. Don’t add too many or it may make the branches bend from the extra weight.
- Secure the eggs with a few drops of glue on each side of a looped ribbon. Be sure not to glue over the seal that splits the egg in half or you won’t be able to get the candies out!
- Decorate the Easter tree similarly to how you would decorate a Christmas tree! My tree had almost 20 eggs on it, but I could have added more if I wanted on the extra branches.
Now just toss some candies underneath the tree on Easter morning and enjoy the beauty of your crafty creation! I hope you enjoy this simple blog and you use it to add a little spring fever into your next few weeks leading up to Easter!
Lynell
Coborn’s, Inc. Graphic Designer
Valentine’s Puppy Treats
Valentine’s Puppy Treats
Who says Valentine’s Day is only for humans? Treat your furry Valentine to these adorable Treats!
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