A MOM-FRIENDLY CHOICE There’s something special about a drink that looks like a Shirley Temple. It makes kids feel grown up and they love sipping on the sweet pink cocktailso why not try to create this fun beverage at home with your children? Our recipe doesn’t have any added sugar or soda—just natural sweetness from […]
More Latin Tastes from The Healthy Apple Here’s a sweet spin on your classic savory salsa recipe. We’ve invited a bit of sweetness from fresh mango and cilantro—two flavors that will surely please your palate and have your kids’ taste buds yearning for more. There are endless ways you can serve this salsa. Try serving […]
Here’s a fun baked purple twist on the classic fried golden French fry. With a soft texture inside surrounded by a crispy outside, these eggplant fries are a great tasty and healthy alternative to fast food. Eggplants are brimming with vitamins and minerals; the most prominent are vitamins A, B, C, folate, potassium, magnesium, calcium […]
SPICY ORANGE-CILANTRO GUACAMOLE Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 fresh orange, peeled and segmented 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 c fresh cilantro, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 1/3 c white onion, coarsely chopped 2 t fresh lime juice ½ t sea salt ¼ t freshly ground black pepper 1/8 […]
SWEET & SPICY PLANTAIN CHIPS Ingredients 2 green plantains ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 TSP chili powder 1 TSP cinnamon 1 TSP cumin ½ TSP sugar Instructions Slice ends of each plantains; peel and discard skin. Cut plantains crosswise into 4 pieces approximately 2 inches long. Heat olive oil in a skillet over […]
It’s almost that time of year—summer is right around the corner and you know what that means—the barbecue invitations, graduation parties, Father’s Day events and beach vacations are on their way. Why not welcome summer with a few simple yet healthy and vibrant recipes that your kids will actually enjoy eating. I’ve created homemade plantain […]