Swap french fries for jicama “fries”

Ditch greasy French fries for this crunchy, sweet, nutty root vegetable. Simply slice jicama (pronounced hick-ama) into “fry-like” strips, add a squeeze of lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. For a fiery twist, add a dash of chili powder.

Whole Fruit PB Sandwiches

Swap traditional PB&J with whole fruit PB ‘wiches

 

Jams, jellies, and fruit spreads can contain tons of added sugar. To amp up the volume, fiber, and nutrition of this children’s classic, swap in sliced seasonal fruit (strawberries, grapes, banana, etc). Spread your favorite nut butter on whole grain bread, add the sliced fresh fruit, and cut into mini triangles for easy eating.

Banana Ice Cream

Swap traditional ice cream for banana-chocolate chip. 

 

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make “ice cream” in your own blender. I use naturally sweet ripened frozen bananas to make this indulgent treat. Puree bananas in a food processor until creamy and top with dark chocolate chips when serving. For an additional twist, add a dollop of nut butter to the bananas as they puree. Both you and your kids will FLIP over this yummy dessert.

Mozzarella Sticks

Swap fried mozzarella sticks for plain cheese sticks in warm marinara sauce.

 

You don’t need the grease and refined white breading to enjoy a snack of cheese sticks dipped in warmed marinara sauce. Grab a couple part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks and heat up your favorite brand of tomato sauce. Sit back and think of the prep time you saved as the kids munch away.

Veggies and lite cream cheese

Swap ranch dressing for lite cream cheese.

 

Whether you top with raisins to create “ants-on-a-log” or simply spread a light smear onto celery and carrot sticks, this switcheroo will be sure to please the little ones without using loads of commercial ranch dressing that’s typically packed with calories and suspect ingredients.

air-popped-popcorn

Swap buttered popcorn for light & delicious kernels. 

 

Luckily, you don’t have to own an air-popper to pop your own batch of popcorn. Just grab a brown paper lunch bag, add in 1/4 cup of kernels, and fold the edge over 2-3 times to seal it. Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes or until popping slows to 2 seconds between pops. Dump the popcorn in a bowl, mist with oil spray and let the kids sprinkle with their favorite toppings like parmesan cheese, ground cinnamon, or hot sauce.

 

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Jicama fries

Swap french fries for jicama “fries”

Ditch greasy French fries for this crunchy, sweet, nutty root vegetable. Simply slice jicama (pronounced hick-ama) into “fry-like” strips, add a squeeze of lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. For a fiery twist, add a dash of chili powder.