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Simple Smoothies for Kids

Looking for that perfect after-school snack that will tide your kiddos over until dinner? These three smoothie recipes are healthy and filling, while still satiating your little one’s sweet tooth. Mix and match the ingredients to make them your own and go ahead and sneak a sip for yourself (you deserve it!).

Simple Smoothies for Kids | Vicky Barone

Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Serves 1
In a blender, combine the following:
5 strawberries
1/2 a banana
2 scoops yogurt
1/2 cup milk (regular or almond milk)
1 handful of ice

*skip the ice and use a frozen banana and frozen strawberries

Simple Smoothies for Kids | Vicky Barone

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Serves 1
In a blender, combine the following:
1 scoop chocolate Ovaltine powder
2 scoops of creamy peanut butter
2 scoops yogurt
1/2 cup milk (regular or almond milk)
1 handful of ice

Simple Smoothies for Kids | Vicky Barone

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Serves 1
In a blender, combine the following:
1/2 a banana
2 scoops peanut butter
2 scoops yogurt
1/2 cup milk (regular or almond milk)
1 handful of ice

*skip the ice and use 1 whole frozen banana.

Simple Smoothies for Kids | Vicky BaroneEach smoothie uses the same core ingredients (yogurt, milk, and ice) but the possibilities of flavor combinations are endless! Which one is your favorite?

 

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Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats

Cooper’s Birthday is next weekend, so we whipped up homemade dog treats with some of his favorite ingredients!

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky BaroneIsn’t he a handsome pup?

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky BaroneThese treats are so easy to make and you probably have all of the necessary ingredients in your kitchen right now!

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky Barone

Ingredients:
1 banana
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons all natural creamy peanut butter

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Mash banana in a bowl, then add egg, peanut butter, and 3/4 cup flour. Stir until well incorporated.
3. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of flour onto a clean, dry surface to roll the dough.
4. Roll the dough using a rolling pin dusted with flour.
5. Use a cookie cutter to cut shapes into the dough.
6. Place cut dough onto a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil.
7. Bake for 15 minutes at 350. Let cool before serving.

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky BaroneHere’s sweet Cooper dog trying to be patient…

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky Barone….and here he is, not trying quite so hard to be patient.

Peanut Butter & Banana Dog Treats | Vicky BaroneHomemade dog treats make excellent gifts as well. Tie them up in some cute baker’s twine and give them to a fellow dog lover! As for us, we’ll be gifting all of these treats (in moderation, of course) to the soon-to-be birthday boy! Happy Birthday, Coop!

*Store treats in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to a month.