In case you have youngsters then you understand they’re like little bottomless pits with regards to consuming snacks. And with the value of groceries lately, I simply can’t sustain. Over the previous couple of years, I’ve been incorporating much more home made meals into our life and I’m right here to share 5 home made snacks my youngsters will truly eat. Spoiler alert…I eat them too 😉

PROTEIN WAFFLES

I might actually make these with my eyes closed at this level. My youngsters had been going by way of so many frozen waffles and even the “more healthy” ones I used to be shopping for nonetheless had components I didn’t love. So I lastly began making my very own and I by no means seemed again. These are a staple of our breakfast and nice as a seize and go snack too!

I’ve spent so many quiet mornings in our kitchen making these for the kiddos and it’s change into one among my favourite instances of day earlier than everybody wakes up 🙂

Yield: 25 waffles

Protein Waffles

Homemade Protein Waffles

Prep Time
5 minutes

Prepare dinner Time
20 minutes

Complete Time
25 minutes

Elements

2 cups flour

3 scoops protein powder of your alternative

1 tbsp coconut sugar

4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups milk

Directions

Mix flour, sugar, protein powder, salt and baking powder in a big bowl.In a separate small bowl, whisk the 2 eggs. Then add the vanilla.Pour the egg combination into the dry combination.Add the melted coconut oil and milk and stir till clean and creamy.If too thick add a bit extra liquid. If too skinny, add a bit extra flour.Scoop combination onto your waffle iron and prepare dinner for beneficial time or till golden brown.

Notes

We have used quite a lot of totally different protein powder flavors together with vanilla, chocolate, toffee, and eggnog. They’re all scrumptious! Our present fav is Vanilla Cream from FlavCity.

You too can use this similar recipe and make pancakes as an alternative.

We retailer these within the freezer in a silicone zip lock bag and pop within the toaster when able to get pleasure from. You too can put in lunches frozen and they’re going to thaw out by lunch time.

BANANA OAT MUFFINS

Muffins are the right breakfast, snack, lunch…actually any time of day meals 🙂 They’re tremendous simple to customise and get artistic with too by including various things like nuts, chia or chocolate chips!

Yield: 15 muffins

Banana Oat Muffins

Prep Time
10 minutes

Prepare dinner Time
20 minutes

Complete Time
half-hour

Elements

1/3 cup melted coconut oil

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

1/2 cup maple syrup

2 eggs

2-3 mashed bananas

1/4 cup milk or water

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 cups flour

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 tsp or extra coconut sugar for sprinkling on prime

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 levels and if vital grease your muffin tinIn a big bow, combine collectively the coconut oil and maple syrup. Then add in yogurt.Add the eggs and beat nicely. Adopted by the bananas, milk, baking soda, vanilla, salt, chia and cinnamon.Add the flour and oats and blend to mix.Fold within the chocolate chips.Fill your muffin tins 2/3 full and sprinkle with coconut sugar.Bake for 20-22 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clear.

Notes

Retailer at room temperature for two days or 5 days within the fridge. Also can freeze for as much as 3 months in a freezer secure bag.

CHOCOLATE DATE ENERGY BALLS

I make peanut butter vitality bites for myself typically, and a pair of of my kiddos will eat them as nicely, however Hawk doesn’t like peanut butter so I’m at all times looking for snacks to make that he can get pleasure from too. These have a small quantity of almond butter however he doesn’t appear to note 😉 And dates are such a simple method so as to add sweetness with out utilizing sugar and there’s simply one thing about consuming one thing in ball type that makes it style like a deal with.

Yield: 15 balls

Chocolate Date Vitality Balls

Chocolate Date Energy Balls

Prep Time
5 minutes

Extra Time
10 minutes

Complete Time
quarter-hour

Elements

2 cups pitted dates

1 cup brown rice crisps

2 tbsp cacao powder

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp chia seeds

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp almond butter

1 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions

Line a baking pan with parchment paper ( no baking required, that is only a place to set your balls)Place dates in a meals processor and course of till the combination is uniform throughoutAdd within the rice crisps and course of till mixed however not absolutely floor.Add in the remainder of the components and course of till the combination begins to clump togetherScoop out 1 tbsp parts and roll right into a ball and place on baking sheet.Switch to an hermetic container and retailer within the fridge or freezer till they harden up, anyplace from 30 minutes to an hour.Take pleasure in chilled or at room temp!

Notes

Retailer within the fridge in an air tight container for as much as 2 weeks or within the freezer for 3 months.

GRANOLA

This is really easy to make and once more one other one that you could customise to your style with totally different add ins. My youngsters like to eat it plain, with milk, or over yogurt with fruit on prime and a drizzle of honey!

Yield: 8 cups

Do-it-yourself Granola

Homemade Granola

Prep Time
5 minutes

Prepare dinner Time
20 minutes

Complete Time
25 minutes

Elements

4 cups quaint oats

1 cup pecans

1 cup slivered almonds

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup cacao nibs

1/2 cup chia seeds

1/2 cup coconut flakes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paperIn a big bowl mix the oats, nuts, salt and cinnamonPour within the oil, maple syrup and vanilla and blend till evenly coatedAdd within the cacao, chia and coconut and stir to combineSpread the granola evenly in your baking sheetBake till calmly golden, about 20 minutes, mixing it round half method throughLet cool for about 30 minutes after which break aside

Notes

Retailer in an hermetic container at room temperature for two weeks or in a sealed freezer bag for as much as 3 months.

AVOCADO PUDDING

I’m a giant fan of Bobby from FlavCity and am at all times on the hunt for “Bobby Permitted” meals. I used his avocado pudding recipe as a information however tweaked it a bit for our household. It’s good as a pudding or my kiddos love utilizing it as a dip with fruit or pretzels.

Yield: 2 cups

Avocado Pudding

Prep Time
5 minutes

Prepare dinner Time
2 minutes

Complete Time
2 minutes

Elements

2 ripe avocados

1/2 cup cacao powder

1/2 cup maple syrup

zest of 1 orange

juice from one orange

1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Add all the pieces to a meals processor and blend till clean and creamy!If pudding is just too thick you’ll be able to add a splash of water as wanted