We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Summer is in full swing and ice cream is the go-to cool, summer treat for many of us. Ice Cream doesn't have to consist of a scoop of neon colored…
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07/19/2015
ICEE makeover – Fresh Juice Treat
I’m no stranger to the challenge of getting kids to eat fruit and veggies. I have one child that will eat pretty much any veggie you put in front of him – – but won’t touch fruit. And another who literally would hide blueberries under his highchair cushion when he was a baby for fear of someone taking his precious fruit — but won’t touch a vegetable. Therein lies the conundrum that many most of us face: How do we get our kids to eat, let alone enjoy, their fruit and vegetables? (more…)
03/25/2013
Homemade Pop Tarts – With a Twist
I’ve seen quite a few homemade Pop Tart recipes on the internet. They look delicious and fun, but for me they were still made with white flour, and well – I wanted to find a way to bring them even further Out of the Box. These homemade Pop Tarts are chock full of whole grain wheat, flax meal, and fresh fruit – Making them a win in both taste and nutrition. (more…)
12/09/2012
Crockpot Chicken Stock
Crockpot Chicken Stock
Special Equipment: crockpot, quart freezer bags, fine mesh strainer/colander, medium bowl (more…)
10/13/2012
A Refresher in Popsicles
This week is going to be a little different here at Out of the Box Food. We will be publishing our brand new post mid-week, going live this Wednesday, August 1st, instead of our usual Sunday night. Why? We are excited to announce that we have been asked to participate in a author series of with our advertising partner, Glam Media, and one of their very special clients. Get ready to learn about some great products and have lots of Real Food summer fun. (more…)
07/29/2012
Jello Fruit Wedges
What kid doesn’t love jello? It’s chilled, wiggly texture make it a fun treat for kids of all ages. But packaged jello contains a litany of artificial colors and ingredients, making it not only unhealthy, but a bit frightening as well.
This week we’ve taken jello out of the past and brought it front and center to 2012 – a time of Real Food for real families. This jello is made with all natural, fresh squeezed juice and then chilled in the fruits original skin, making it wholesome and fun! (more…)
03/17/2012
Sunday Morning Doughnuts
Fall is back and so is the craving for warm, Sunday morning breakfast treats. But before we hop into the car and head down to the local doughnut shop, or rip open a package of (gasp) Hostess Doughnuts, let’s take a look at what ingredients are actually in (full disclosure) my favorite treat.
10/09/2011
Dark Chocolate Frozen Bananas
Carnival treats made fresh – Dark Chocolate Frozen Bananas. (more…)
06/29/2011