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Delilicious: Almond Butter

LilSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:11 -0800

If you're packing peanut butter and jelly in your son's lunch box each day, entice him with another nut. My daughter is a big fan of almond butter - the delicious and nutritious paste that can be substituted for the traditional peanut one on sandwiches, waffles and pancakes. Smeared across apples or halved bananas, it makes for a midday snack that sticks to the stomach and provides protein, fiber and calcium. One sure way to convert your child is to take a trip to your local health store or grocer and let him or her grind a tub of the rich spread.

Delilicious: Peanut Butter Packets

LilSugar — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:30 -0800

Need a quick snack that packs a fast protein punch? My daughter can't get enough of Justin's Honey Peanut Butter Packs. The 1.15 ounce sleeves (.50) are slim and portable, which make them kid-friendly and easy to slip in mommy's purse. Each one contains 7 grams of protein. Original and cinnamon peanut butters are also available as are the same flavors of almond butter. Swap out the old soggy sandwich with this delicious and nutritious organic snack.

Update: This post was timed before the FDA issued its warning. Click the link to get more information.

Bite of Love: Almond Be There For You Brownie Cupcakes

LilSugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:48 -0800

If you want to treat your family to a special treat on Valentine's Day, but hope to keep their sugar consumption reserved to Conversation Hearts, forgo fancy icing and add a pretty protein boost to a brownie bite. Almond butter is a delicious and nutritious paste that can be substituted for traditional peanut butter on sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, and used as a healthy decoration on desserts.

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To check out my guide to making these yourself, read more.

Almond Be There for You Brownie Cupcake
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Dress up a brownie bite for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

1. Package of pre-made brownie bites or homemade mini brownies
2. Almond butter (or peanut butter if your child has been tested and isn't allergic)
3. Carob or chocolate chips for decoration

Directions
Dress the brownie bites by spreading a thin amount of almond butter on top as a frosting alternative. Make sure to only put a little dab of butter so as not to overpower the brownie.

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Need more ideas for creating tiny delicious treats for your tots this Valentine's Day? Check out our Bite of Love series for inspiration.

Bite of Love: Marshmallow My Love Pudding Cuppycake

LilSugar — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0800

If you don't have time to make almond butter and brownie cupcakes or fancy brownie cupcakes sprinkled with frosting, serve up a routine treat in an unusual presentation for your family's Valentine's Day fete.

I dished up chocolate pudding into mini cups and decorated the top with mini marshmallows for a festive, but portioned controlled dessert. Your child's mouth will water at the thought of a cup of sweet goodness, but the reality is you're only serving them four spoonfuls of pudding.

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For tips on how to make these little bites of love, read more.
I used one six pack of pudding from the health food store, which I dished into about 14 mini cups (you know the kind you used in college for Jello shots). I decorated with marshmallows, but you could use any candies or serve plain.