The best time to plan these kitchen sessions, she added, is after a good nap when your child is well
rested. It’s also a wonderful distraction from the television and video games. Every now and then, veering off
the healthy path and making a treat, like cookies, is OK too. After all, holidays and cookies do go
hand-in-hand.
“Teaching them how to make a recipe that’s been in the family for years is a great way to build
tradition,” said Ervin.
Healthy Holiday Trail Mix
• 2 cups Cheerios™ (plain or multigrain), Rice/Wheat Chex™, or Kashi® GOLEAN cereal
• ½ cup whole grain pretzel sticks or squares
• ¼ cup raisins, dried blueberries or dried cranberries
• ¼ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup almonds, cashews or walnuts
Sprinkle in mini-M&Ms® or chocolate chips.
Mix everything and portion into ½-cup servings.