Cheesecake in a ball. I’m not sure who thought of it, but it’s a genius way to make and serve these chocolate cheesecake balls to kids. Sometimes the thought of making a cheesecake is a little too much. I mean, we adults are busy. If we want to make a snack or treat for our kids that needs to be baked, it requires schedule-rearranging and time management skills.
Let’s say you’ve just made a delicious batch of healthier vanilla cupcakes for your child’s birthday party. Time to frost them. But with what? How about this honey-sweetened vanilla buttercream frosting recipe!
It’s just plain tough being a health-conscious parent in the heat of summer when sugary frozen treats abound, isn’t it? Well, fear not because these healthy chocolate popsicles for kids are the perfect antidote to the ice cream and popsicle treats your kids’ friends get to have every hot summer day.
I can think of nothing else I loved to lick off of a beater more than chocolate chip cookie dough as a kid (who am I kidding? That’s still my favorite thing to lick off of a beater!). And that is the inspiration behind these chocolate chip cookie dough energy balls.
I originally came up with a homemade healthy chocolate recipe as a coating for my strawberry cake pops. It turned out to be the perfect coating, but it also seemed like it would make perfect homemade chocolate for baking and making candies.
My kids literally cannot get enough of this creamy strawberry popsicles recipe. And, to be honest, I am surprised. Not because I don’t think they are good. But whenever I make a new recipe, it’s really a toss-up as to how it will go over with my kids. My 7-year-old is incredibly particular. My toddler is not so particular, but she’s still … a toddler.
Is it just my kids who love jam? I mean, they think it’s a treat. Maybe it’s because I don’t buy jam on a regular basis because it’s loaded with added sugar. Prior to making my own homemade healthy strawberry jam recipe, I usually opted for alternatives (like honey or fresh fruit) to avoid that extra refined sugar.
If you have kids and you ever bake, you know the tug-of-war feeling of wanting to make a fun treat for your family while also wanting to feed their little bodies with nothing but the best. But when you naturally sweeten your baked goods and treats with dates, you can have the best of both worlds!
Healthy homemade buckeyes are a novelty we didn’t always have access to. But traditional buckeyes were one of my favorite treats to make with my mom during the Christmas season as a kid. Who can resist the rich and satisfying flavor of sweet peanut butter covered in a thick layer of chocolate coating?
Rice Krispie treats are a classic kid snack/dessert. But, honestly, I do not understand why they are sometimes given out as a snack at group events. Rice Krispie treats have no nutrition! If you are nodding along in agreement at this point, here is why you are going to be excited about these healthy rice Krispie treats kids love:
This homemade fluffy whipped cream is exactly what you need to top off any kid’s dessert. And you can’t buy whipped cream like this at the store.
Here’s what I love about this whipped cream: Everything! It is completely processed-sugar-free, it is super easy to make, it only requires 3 ingredients, and most importantly, it tastes incredible.
These chocolate peanut butter frozen yogurt bites for kids will quickly become your kids’ new favorite snack. In a pea-nut-shell, here’s why: They are frozen. Don’t all kids love frozen treats – heck, even plain ice – to munch on? They are creamy. Easy to suck on, lick, etc. even for toddlers.
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