HAPPY MONDAY RECIPE FOR THE KIDS

I'm back with more great recipes for you and your children. I'm having a blast trying some of these out. It'll be even more fun if you allow your children to help out. My little helper added extra cheese to his pizza lol Well Clubbers here they are. ENJOY!

BREAKFAST
Serves 2

Kid-friendly Instant Apple Crisp 
*courtesy of www.wholefoodsmarket.com*

Ingredients:
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup of granola
pinch of ground cinnamon

Method:
Put applesauce, granola and cinnamon into a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for a few minutes, then serve

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING:200 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 21g sugar), 5g protein

Lunch   
Serves 2
Open-Face Apple Tahini Sandwich 
*Courtesy of www.wholefoodsmarket.com*

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut, cashew or almond butter
2 slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread
1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method:
Spread peanut, cashew or almond butter onto each slice of bread. Arrange apple slices on top and drizzle with tahini and honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon and transfer to a toaster oven on a small baking sheet. Toast on high until hot then serve.

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING:Serving size: 1 sandwich, 220 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat,0mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 7g protein

Dinner
Serves 6
Better-Than- Boxed Beef  Stroganoff
*Courtesy of www.wholefoodsmarket.com*

Ingredients:
spice mix

1 (1 ounce) package natural onion soup and dip mix
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
3/4 granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Beef stroganoff
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
1 cup dry noodles
1 cup milk 
1 cup low sodium beef broth, more if needed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated baby swiss or provolone cheese

Method:
To make spice mix, combine soup mix, black pepper, garlic, onion  parsley and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside. To make stroganoff, heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until mushrooms release most of their juices, about 10 minutes.
Add ground beef, turn heat down to medium and brown until cooked through. Drain the fat off and discard if necessary 
Add noodles, spice mix, milk, and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until liquid id absorbed. 
Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with grated cheese and serve immediately. 

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING:320 calories (180 from fat), 20g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 22g protein

YUMMY, LET'S EAT!!