Healthy After School Snacks: Frosted Pretzel Sticks

We know how hungry kids can get after a long day at school or daycare but you should really think it twice before you hand your child a sucker or a bag of potato chips. Instead try this! Today we will learn how to make this yummy snack for your kid(s) not only is it healthier but its crunchy and yummy too! Plus your child can help in making these snack!

You will need:

• Pretzel Rods
• Sprinkles (your choice) 
• White or Pink Frosting

1. The first thing we need to do is put frosting in a small container.  Add a tiny bit of water at a time, mixing well, to get a slightly thinner consistency.  You want the frosting to stick to the pretzel sticks but not in a blobby way.
2. Dip the end of the pretzel rod into the frosting, coating the top third or even half of the pretzel.  Tap pretzel a few times, against inside of mug, to remove excess but make sure the pretzel is coated. 
3. Immediately shake sprinkles onto the coating and then set uncoated end in another mug, or lay across a small bowl, leaving the coating set until hardened.
4. When coating are completely set, you can then package for giving.  To serve at your party, just arrange pretzel rods in a container, coated ends up. You can have lots of fun decorating it and making them unique! Enjoy!

Healthy After school Snacks: Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Prep time: 10 min.
Time to make:35 min.

You will need:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes ( about 4 small, this will make about 6 servings)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1. First you will need to preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, and place it flat side down on a cutting board. Cut the potato halves into 1-inch-wide wedges.
2. In a small bowl, combine the oil, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Place the potatoes on a roasting pan and brush with the oil mixture. Lay the potatoes flesh side down on the pan and put the pan in the oven.
3. Cook until potatoes, turning once, until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and season with remaining1/2 teaspoon salt. Let the wedges cool for a bit, serve warm and enjoy! (Ketchup is optional)

Healthy Thanksgiving Snack That Your Child Will Love!

Here is a snack your kids will love making this thanksgiving. Not only is it yummy but it's healthier for your child! Your child will practice his/hers creativity skills and imagination! Plus you will get to discover your child's imagination and spend quality time!

 You will need:

• Pumpkin muffins or your Child's Fav.
• Red apple
• Green apple
• Green grape
• Sliver of carrot
• Squeezable icing (for the eyes)

From each apple, cut a slice from the side of the apple. Set flat and cut squared-off, tapered feathers. Cut a small beak from a thin slice of carrot. Make a slit in the end of a green grape and dab off excess moisture. Insert beak into grape. Poke small ends of feathers into muffin and set head on muffin, resting on the muffin paper. Once assembled, add tiny dot eyes with icing and enjoy!