Recipe Type: Snacks
Mini Peach Cobblers
Just Peachy – August is National Peach Month! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Be a peach mom. So what if August 24th is National Peach Pie Day! Surprise your family with mini peach cobblers instead. They’re way easier to make because you bake everything in a regular-size muffin tin. And thanks ...
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Gingerbread Hemp Seed Muffins
Spice up your muffins with a gingerbread twist! Guest post by: Anne King, Dominican University Nutrition Student Pumpkin and spice is the sweet, fragrant memory that dances through my head when I think of my mother’s homemade muffins. Around the holidays we were never out of muffins. You name it; my ...
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Pomegranate-Red Wine Spritzer
Spritz up Mother’s Day brunch with this heart-healthy, red wine-infused cocktail! Guest Post By: Shea Mills, Nutrition Student at Dominican University In my family, Mother’s Day means brunch. Just like mothers, brunch is multidimensional. Brunch is a celebration of both breakfast and lunch foods. Omelettes, ripe berries, and mountains of ...
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How to Make Sun Tea
Cool down with this summer with this hot drink! Guest Post By: Skyler Huspen, Dominican University Nutrition Student It’s the end of June and sweltering outside. You’re hot, and you’re thirsty. You want tea, but there’s no way you’re turning on the stove to boil water. Why not use the ...
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Fruity Green Tea Smoothie
No time for breakfast? Get your daily dose of nutrients and caffeine with this easy, fruit-filled green tea smoothie. By: Anna Velazquez, Nutrition and Dietetics Student at Dominican University When my sister, Kinga, and I were little girls, we loved burying ourselves in the tall grass beneath a shady tree ...
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Southern-Style Deviled Eggs
Paula Deens’s deviled eggs get a healthy makeover! By: Jodie Shield, MEd, RDN Decorating Easter eggs is such a thrill for kids, parents and grandparents. But after the baskets are put away, chances are you have a dozen stashed in your refrigerator. Not sure what to do with all those ...
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Dark Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt
Give your Valentine the ultimate heart-healthy treat! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Valentine’s Day and chocolate go hand in hand or should I say mouth? Flowers may be low-cal, but go ahead and indulge on this sweet treat – it’s good for your heart. The whole-grain goodness of popcorn and countless ...
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Watermelon Cutouts
A cool and refreshing snack to help you celebrate August 3rd National Watermelon Day! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Anyway you slice it, watermelon is healthy and de-lish! Grab some cookie cutters, but skip the baking. Your kids are going to have a blast making and devouring watermelon cutouts. Simply slice ...
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DIY Pumpkin Seeds
Skip the store bought seeds and roast your own! By: Jodie Shield, RDN When you’re carving your Halloween jack-o-lantern, make sure you save the seeds. Pumpkin seeds (AKA pepitas) are a good source of protein and fiber, which can help fill you up and curb your candy-nibbling appetite. Homemade pumpkin ...
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Patriotic Yogurt Parfait
Grab your spoons and enjoy the fireworks nibbling on this easy, creamy Fourth of July dessert. By: Jodie Shield, RD This Fourth of July, skip the apple pie. I’ve started a new tradition in my family – light and healthy patriotic desserts. Some of my favorites are a delicious Stars ...
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