One of the easiest ways to get more vegetables into your family's diet is to serve them with some yummy ranch dip! Adding healthy fats to your veggies not only makes them tastier, but healthy fats are also important for the growth of your children and the health of your whole family! But unfortunately, many of the ranch dressings available at the grocery store are not healthy. They often have bad fats like soybean oil or canola oil. If you'd like to learn more about which fats are good for your family, please read my article: Which healthy fats to feed to your family Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. You can learn how to make your own ranch dip … [Read more...]
The Easiest, Healthiest Salad Dressings
Salad dressings are the simplest way to get healthy fats into your family Are you trying to get more healthy fats into your family's diet? It is SO important that you do. It supports good growth for your kids, support for the health of your brain - which affects mental health- as well as prevention of disease. Healthy salad dressings are such an easy way to get those fats into your family! Want to learn more about which fats are healthy and which are not? Read all about it in this article: Which Healthy Fats Should You Feed to Your Family? Photo by Mike Kenneally on Unsplash One of the easiest ways to get healthy fats into your family's diet is with salad dressing. There are many different types of salad dressings. You can buy it at the store or make it at home. This article will cover both - which salad dressings to buy it at the store, and how to make healthy (and delicious) salad dressing at home. Would you rather watch a video than read? Here … [Read more...]
Grain-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These grain-free pumpkin spice muffins are packed with nutrition and full of flavor! Your kids will love them for breakfast or snack. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. Pumpkin spice signals fall for many people! Fall is my favorite season. I love the cooler temperatures, lovely fall colors, and promise of holidays and fun to come. But you don't need to wait to fall to enjoy pumpkin spice muffins! They are delicious all year round. Nutritious Muffins Since my pumpkin spice muffins taste like dessert, your kids will gobble them up as an after school snack or as a quick breakfast. But you will know that they are filled with lots of good nutrition! … [Read more...]
Super-Healthy Chocolate Protein Smoothie
It can be hard to get all the right nutrients into your teens and tweens. As they get older, they get more independent and are likely to decide that they don't need breakfast, or they think frappuccinos and cake pops are an appropriate after school snack. I've been told that vegetables in a lunch box are "embarrassing." What's a mom to do? How about feed them something super delicious that's also full of the healthy stuff and no fillers? Read on! Teens and tweens often don't really feel like eating breakfast. I developed this healthy chocolate protein smoothie for my son. It's a very nutritious complete meal for him when he doesn't feel like sitting down to breakfast. Or for the mornings when he needs to get some more homework done, he can drink his healthy smoothie while he works. It's also portable, so if the kids are running late it can be made to go. You don't have to be a kid to drink it, either - anyone loves a good chocolate smoothie! And of course, it makes an … [Read more...]
Blackberry Cocktail
This blackberry cocktail is my absolute favorite cocktail! My sweet husband makes it for me whenever we have a bunch of blackberries around. It is summer in a glass! We originally got this recipe from a Rachael Ray magazine many years ago. I adore Rachael Ray and love to watch her show and read her magazines. I found the original recipe to be a bit too strong, so I add a bit of water once it's ready. Which has the added bonus of making it last longer! Be warned, this is not a cocktail for lightweights! You might want to consider eating something with it... Blackberry Cocktail Summer in a glass! My blackberry cocktail is refreshing and OH SO GOOD! 10 Blackberries (Any type of berry would be delicious)2 sprigs Mint1 1/2 oz Gin1 1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)1/2 Lemon (juiced - lime would also be good)Club soda or water (to taste - start with 1/4 cup)Ice Muddle the leaves of one mint sprig in a cocktail shaker.Add 5 … [Read more...]
The Best Blackberry Recipes and Tips for Berry Picking
Summertime is berry time! I love all kinds of berries, and blackberries are one of my favorites. I have been collecting blackberry recipes for years, and I am excited to share them with you! Read for the most delicious blackberry recipes, and pin it for later! Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. I have always wanted to go berry picking! This summer, I finally got the chance! We live in the Bay Area of California, so I started by looking into what U-Pick farms exist near us. San Francisco Bay Area Berry Picking Since I thrive on research, here is a list of the best-reviewed berry picking locations if you are in … [Read more...]
