Kids in the Kitchen June 2016 | Page 8

SNAC KS Peanut Butter Whip This recipe is easy to scale up or down depending on how many snacks you need. Just stay with a ratio of four parts yogurt to one part peanut butter. PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES YIELDS: 2 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon honey 1 medium apple, cored and sliced into 12 wedges 1 . Combine yogurt, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until well blended. Cheesy Broccoli Bites 2. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use. These delicious, healthy and cheesy broccoli fritters double as the perfect kid-friendly recipe and crowd-pleasing appetizer. 3. Divide apple wedges between two plates. PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES YIELDS: 16 SERVINGS 4 . Spoon 2 tablespoons of peanut butter whip onto each plate. INGREDIENTS Research shows that children who consume a well-balanced breakfast are better students and increase their ability to focus. Dairy foods are packed with essential nutrients, incuding protein, and offer great options for the morning meal. 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli 1 cup plain panko-style bread crumbs 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1. Preheat oven to 350˚. 2. Cook fresh chopped broccoli for 2-3 minutes in microwave. Mix together all ingredients in large bowl until egg miture is absorbed. 3. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Portion out mixture with spoon. 4 . Roll to make a ball, place on the baking sheet and repeat to make 16. 5. Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 7 8