3 posts tagged “kids”
I have started making some yummy smoothies for the kids as a mid-morning snack, and I have to say they are quite good! Here's what I use:
Depending on the fruit/tofu combo, I can make some great variations. I use Sunrise Tofu Dessert, fresh and/or frozen fruit, skim milk (to keep the smoothie from getting too thick) and yogurt. Easy Peasy! They amounts of each are up to you, but I usually add approximately:
2 cups fruit (blended)
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4-1/2 cup milk
1 package of tofu (they are sold in pairs)
** You could also add some wheat germ or liquid vitamin supplements to the mix to boost the nutritional value if your kids are picky eaters. They would never know!
Some of the flavours we like:
Bananas, French Vanilla yogurt (or plain), milk, and Banana Tofu Dessert -- for the cheeky monkeys in your house.
* Add a dollop of chocolate syrup to the above for a choco/banana flavour!
Frozen (or fresh) strawberries, bananas, strawberry yogurt, milk, and Banana Tofu Dessert -- for a classic strawberry/banana flavour.
* Use Coconut Tofu Dessert in the above mixture (instead of banana) for a yummy Pina Colada flavour! My favorite!
Peaches (peeled), French Vanilla yogurt (or plain), milk, and Peach & Mango Tofu Dessert -- tropical!
* You could also add some fresh mango to the above mixture to increase the flavour, but they can be expensive out of season!
Freshly squeezed lime juice, French Vanilla yogurt (or plain), milk, and Key Lime Tofu Dessert -- for the more "mature" pallate! I haven't tried this one yet, but I want to! Kids may not like this one as much.
The proof is in the photo! A guilt-free snack in only a few minutes -- but the kids think it's a real treat!
Monday was Mike's birthday, but we had a family dinner on Sunday. I made roast 'beast' dinner with all the fixin's and my MIL brought Death By Chocolate for dessert! Yum!
It wasn't what you may consider a rockin' birthday bash, but -- hey -- we have 3 small kids and (as a result) no life!
Brianna and Ainsley posed for Grandma's camera. It is a good thing both Grandmas take a lot of pictures when they come by. I just didn't have time to take any that day.
The twins and I had a cuddle after dinner. This is a familiar pose for us lately.... neither will let the other have alone time with me!
I love this shot! Kudos to my Mum for taking this one! The dessert looks like it's on fire, but it's really a bunch of letter-shaped candles that spelled 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY'.... I don't think we could have wedged 38 candles on there! The dessert was delicious!
OK... I know I'm a week behind, but I'm slowly catching up here. What do you expect from a gal with 3 kids under 4?
Christmas was a lot of fun this year. The build-up for Brianna was way better than last year. Brianna actually sat on Santa's lap -- and smiled! -- and she was so excited about his arrival. She asked so many questions about the chimney, the reindeer and so on. I felt bad about lying, but I think that seeing her excitement made the season special for me again!
The twins were obviously clueless about the whole thing. Next year will be different!
It amazed me how well Santa worked as a discipline tool. "I guess I have to call Santa and tell him to put you on the naughty list. How would you feel if Santa brought gifts for the twins and not you?" Oh yeah. Too bad it's only useful at Christmas time. ;-)
