Healthy Breakfast Treats

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Michele Cheplic

If you struggle to get your kids to eat a healthy breakfast before they rush off to school, you are not alone. Most parents are lucky if their children down a bowl of cereal or a frozen waffle before they head out the door—-forget about fresh fruit and whole grains. The following recipes are one-dish wonders in my book. They feature healthy ingredients (such as granola and fruit) in kid-friendly and familiar breakfast foods. These dishes are so delicious your kid will never know they are nutritious as well. MULTIGRAIN FRENCH TOAST WITH GRANOLA TOPPING Batter Ingredients: 2 tablespoon brown … Continue reading →

The Whole Grain Campaign

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Lisa P

Well, here it is! The Whole Grain Campaign that Tristi suggested we start. Penn State in University Park has conducted yet another useless study to tell us what we all already know but ignore: Whole grain diets lower chronic disease risk and aid weight loss. Well, duh. According to co-brainiac Penny Kris-Etherton, professor of nutritional sciences at Penn State in University Park, ”Consumption of whole grains has been associated with a lower body weight and lower blood pressure.” Gee, folks. How many times to we need to be told before we start eating some oatmeal and kicking the Wonder Bread … Continue reading →

Romance Granola

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Mary Ann Romans

This healthy, home made granola is easy to make and oh so yummy! You can use it as a morning cereal, or eat it out of hand as a snack. I’ll separate a portion of it and mix in a few chocolate chips for the kids. It is loaded with omega 3s and other good fats for proper brain development and a healthy heart. This was my very first attempt at making granola completely from scratch, and I was so pleased at the results. The recipe makes about 14 cups of granola, which was gone in my house in a … Continue reading →