Yummy YoKids Greek Yogurt (little giveaway)

winner: comment #6 DistractedMommy

Yogurt isn't a staple in our fridge but rather a treat.  My kids had never tried Greek yogurt so when I received free coupons for Stonyfield Organic YoKids Greek lowfat yogurt they were excited!  YoKids Greek yogurt has a thicker consistency than what my kids are used to but no mouth puckering tang like Greek yogurt is known for.  My older kids loved it at first spoonful but my littlest dude wouldn't even swallow one bite (more on that below).  Each 3.75 oz. container has 6 grams of protein and no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners.  It's also made with low-fat organic milk.  I'd call that a delicious and nutritious treat, snack, or side to enjoy whenever!

YoKids Greek lowfat yogurt can be found in many grocery stores including Super Target!



I saw a fantastic solution for my finicky toddler on Pinterest that originated from Happy Rabbits blog.  I froze some little chubby hand sized YoKids Greek yogurt dots and he was instantly a fan!  Yummy, yummy to his little tummy! ☺
Yogurt dots are so easy to do:  simply use a spoon to plop little drops onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper, then freeze.  Good to know about 'em too: they freeze super quick and once you get them out to enjoy they melt even quicker.  A simple little snack for home but definitely not on-the-go. 



 * I received free coupons to tempt our taste buds.  My kids and I think this yogurt is fantastic!

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I have a little yummy YoKids giveaway!  

One winner will receive 2 coupons for YoKids products and 2 coupons for YoKids Greek!  

** To enter: check out the YoBaby & YoKids product lineup and leave ONE comment telling me what sounds yummy for your kids' tummies!  

(Leave an email in comment if it's not in your blogger profile.)

ends 10/4/12 at 10 p.m. MST

open to U.S. residents only

winner will be notified by email

RECIPE: Awesome Oat Bars (with wheat germ)

In early spring I bought a 50 lb. bag of rolled oats.  Whoa (says my husband), that's a lot of oats!  I had been thinking about making granola bars because when I actually buy them they're gone in a flash.  I went on a recipe search for a healthier granola bar with a similar texture to Quaker.  I tried two other recipes before I found a practically perfect recipe on Lauren's Latest that is no-bake and was adapted from Rachael Ray.  After making them once I made some changes because I wanted less sugar and more nutrition so the bar was a great snack choice this summer.  My version makes a 9x13 pan and has wheat germ (nutrition in wheat germ) and peanut butter or almond butter.  I make them most often with fresh peanut butter.  I hope you think they're awesome too!

• printer friendly Awesome Oat Bars recipe •

Awesome Oat Bars

4 cups *quick cooking oats

2 cups crispy rice cereal

1/3 cup wheat germ

Mix in large bowl, set aside.

1/3 cup peanut butter (any kind) or almond butter

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup honey

Combine in small saucepan. Heat on medium until bubbling-- turn to low and stir frequently for two minutes.  Take off heat.  Optional: add 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. vanilla. 

Add saucepan ingredients to bowl and stir, stir, stir. Press mixture into 9x13 pan really, really good.  Let sit for a bit (quicker-- fridge for 30 min. or freezer for 15 min.) and then cut into 20 (or more) awesome oat bars! Store at room temperature in airtight container and eat often!

Download the printer friendly Awesome Oat Bars recipe with variations!  The almond variation is my favorite and my friend shared a cinnamon raisin variation she goes crazy for!

--recipe adapted from Lauren's Latest

• The sweetness and saltiness of the oat bars will depend on type of peanut butter (regular, crunchy, natural, fresh) and if you add salt.

*Make your own quick oats by placing a cup at a time in a regular blender and pulsing 3 or 4 times.  I take blender off base after each pulse and shake it up and down once.  Measure again for recipe.

linked to:
-  GCC Recipe Swap
-  Show Off Your Stuff Party
-  Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
-  Tasty Tuesdays

RECIPE: Nut Germ Crunch

This is my kids' favorite after-school snack.

NUT Germ Crunch

• a recipe from me •

Ingredients:

graham crackers

Nutella

whipped creamy peanut butter

toasted wheat germ

Directions:

Spread a layer of nutella on cracker.  Spread a layer of whipped p.b. on cracker.  Sprinkle wheat germ on top.  Nutty, crunchy and so yummy!  Betcha can't eat just one! ☺

I put wheat germ in a spice bottle so it's easier to sprinkle.  I whip the peanut butter in large amounts and store it in a Nutella container.

We also like Nutella/p.b./wheat germ on bananas, apples and popcorn.

Read articles about wheat germ on Livestrong.com including toasted vs. untoasted wheat germ.

RECIPE: Elephant Monkey Choco-Delight Shake

Now that you bought Nesquik to make a Spring Bubble Kit you need a yummy recipe that uses Nesquik powder!  I posted the original Elephant Monkey Choco-Delight Shake recipe on my Girlfriends' Recipe Collection blog.

The following recipe has been revised.  I use vanilla ice cream with Nesquik powder instead of chocolate ice cream and I make a larger amount.  My kids go 'bananas' when I make this for an afternoon snack.

ElePhAnt MoNkeY ChocO-DeliGHt ShAKe

recipe adapted from original

1½ to 2 bananas- sliced/frozen

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

¼ cup Nesquik powder

3 to 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

2 to 2½ cups milk

Blend all together.  Makes about 4 cups.

POM Wonderful- Jello Jigglers

.....continued from Fall in Love with POM Wonderful.  
♥ This recipe is full of healthy juice and love for the kids.  And it tastes so yummy!
A fun activity and after-school snack for the month of February. ♥

POM-Strawberry Jello Jigglers  
adapted from Jigglin' Juicy Juice Snacks

♥ makes 6 thicker good-sized jello hearts ♥

1 cup P♥M Wonderful

½ cup water

2 (3 oz. each) packages or 1 (6 oz.) package strawberry gelatin

Boil POM and water.  Remove from heat and stir gelatin in completely.

Pour in 2 quart casserole dish.  Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.
Run bottom of pan under hot water for 10 or so seconds.  Cut jello with
heart shape cookie cutter. Remove hearts with flat spatula.  Eat!!

♥ You could also double the recipe, use a different flavor gelatin, and use a different pan size!

*Linked to The Grocery Cart Challenge Recipe Swap 2/18/10