{"id":677,"date":"2011-02-02T08:00:43","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/?p=677"},"modified":"2011-02-03T11:55:11","modified_gmt":"2011-02-03T19:55:11","slug":"10-great-snacks-that-are-positively-pink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bellabambinidesign.com\/blog\/2011\/02\/10-great-snacks-that-are-positively-pink\/","title":{"rendered":"10 great snacks that are positively pink!"},"content":{"rendered":"

To continue this week’s pink<\/strong> theme, today we have some fabulous pink snacks! Coming up with delicious, healthy, and easy snacks<\/strong> for the little ones in your life is a constant process so today we have 10 great recipes<\/strong> to share. While most snacks should focus on being healthy (as well as tasty) we did include a couple of sweet treats – good candidates for a special dessert!<\/p>\n

PB & Raspberry Pop \"\"<\/a>
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<\/strong>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

1\/2 C smooth peanut butter<\/p>\n

1 C plain low-fat yogurt<\/p>\n

1 C reduced-fat milk<\/p>\n

2-4 T honey, divided<\/p>\n

2 t vanilla extract<\/p>\n

1 – 1\/2 C raspberries<\/p>\n

2 C raspberry juice<\/p>\n

1\/4 C sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional<\/p>\n

See here<\/a> for directions<\/strong> to turn these ingredients into this yummy treat!<\/p>\n

Hummus & Dippers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hummus is a great snack for kids and adults alike. Made from pureed chickpeas, it also contains Vitamin B6 and iron. For a “pink” twist, add some red food coloring for a festive hue. Serve with sliced up cucumbers and carrots, triangles of wholewheat pitas, and pink goldfish crackers!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Fruit Smoothies
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Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

8 oz. vanilla non-fat yogurt<\/p>\n

1 C frozen strawberries or peaches<\/p>\n

1\/4 C orange juice<\/p>\n

Optional:<\/em> 1 banana, sliced. Lemon juice to taste. Directions<\/span><\/em>:<\/em><\/span><\/strong> In blender, whip all ingredients together. Serve immediately in glasses.<\/p>\n

Trail Mix<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty of trail mix is that you can use practically any dry ingredients mixed together depending on your family’s preferences. Here are some suggestions for a pink-tinted trail mix:<\/p>\n

Strawberry Yogurt Burst Cheerios, dried cranberries, golden raisins, pretzels, pink M&M’s, nuts (almonds or peanuts are my favorites), granola or small crackers.<\/p>\n

Pink Polka-dot Waffle Sticks\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

Whole grain waffles<\/p>\n

Strawberry Cream Cheese, reduced fat<\/p>\n

Blackberry or raspberry jelly<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/em> Cut cooked waffles into strips and spread with cream cheese. Add small dots of jelly along the length of the waffle. Serve and enjoy!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Yogurt Pops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

2 C low-fat vanilla yogurt<\/p>\n

1 C assorted berries (raspberries, strawberries – chopped, blackberries, blueberries)<\/p>\n

6 pretzel rods or baked snack crackers<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/em> In a large bowl gently stir together the yogurt and fruit. Spoon into 4-ounce ice-pop molds or 3-ounce paper cups. Cover molds or cups with foil; use a sharp knife to cut a small hole in the foil and insert cut side of pretzel rod or snack stick. Freeze until firm. Remove foil and mold or cup before serving. Makes 6 pops. Recipe from Parents.com. <\/em><\/p>\n

Watermelon Cooler Slushy \"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n

4 C cubed seedless watermelon<\/p>\n

10 ice cubes<\/p>\n

1\/3 C lime juice<\/p>\n

1\/4 C sugar<\/p>\n

1\/8 t salt<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/em> Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Serve cold in glasses garnished with a small watermelon slice. From allrecipes.com. <\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Strawberry Angel Cookies<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

16 oz. package Angel Food cake mix<\/p>\n

3\/4 C strawberry jam or jelly<\/p>\n

3 T mini semi-sweet chocolate chips<\/p>\n

See here<\/a> for baking directions<\/strong> from smuckers.com!<\/p>\n

Strawberry Cream Freeze \"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/span><\/span>1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup cold milk<\/span><\/p>\n

1 (3.4 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding<\/span><\/p>\n

1 1\/2 cups thawed Whipped Topping<\/span><\/p>\n

20 vanilla wafers, coarsely broken<\/span><\/p>\n

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries<\/span><\/p>\n

1\/2 cup strawberry ice cream topping<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions: Make the filling: Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 minutes. Stir in COOL WHIP, wafers and berries. Swirl in ice cream topping.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

To serve, <\/em> MINI PIES:<\/strong> Spoon filling into 12 cupcake liners. Freeze 4 hours. Remove paper linings. Garnish desserts with additional berries, if desired. Makes 12 servings. WAFFLE BOWLS:<\/strong> Freeze filling 6 hours or until firm. Let stand 15 min. before scooping into waffle bowls. Makes 8 servings. <\/span>From allrecipes.com.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Jello Gummy Cups<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

4 boxes of raspberry or strawberry jello<\/span><\/p>\n

Assorted pink & red gummy candies<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions: <\/em>Prepare jello mix according to package directions. Pour into clear plastic cups. Chill for 20 – 30 minutes. Press gummy candies into jello and return to refrigerator to chill for additional 3-4 hours. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a fun variation: <\/strong>Use blue raspberry jello mix and fish\/shark gummies for an under-sea treat!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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