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With summer in full effect here in the Valley and across the country, families are taking this time to travel, grill up some delicious barbecue, and hang out around the pool. Because of the extreme heat here in Arizona, many kids are tempted to cool off with sugary snacks like ice cream, freeze-pops, and a refreshing glass of soda, which is why Arizona pediatrics encourage families to promote healthy options for the summer.
We here at Kidtastic have put together a list of some of our all-time favorite healthy snacks to ensure you and your family are staying in tip-top shape all summer long. Enjoy!
Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups diced watermelon
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped dill (optional)
Instructions:
Mix all the above listed ingredients in a small bowl and serve immediately before the watermelon becomes too soggy.
(from SparkPeople.com)
Vegetable Flowers with Homemade Ranch Dip
Ingredients:
Radish slices
Fresh spinach leaves
Cucumber rounds
Cherry tomatoes
Celery sticks
Baby carrots
1 16 oz container of sour cream
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
2 tablespoons of minced parsley
2 tablespoons of minced dill
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or 1 clove of crushed garlic
2 tablespoons of grated onion (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
Set out the mix of vegetables and let the kids design their own veggie flowers however they want.
For the ranch, use a small bowl to stir together the sour cream and vinegar until the mix is smooth. Add parsley, dill, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, and stir. Leave in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
(via Spoonful.com)
Fruit Juice Ice Cubes
Ingredients:
All you need for this recipe is a handful of your favorite fruits to squeeze!
Instructions:
Take your fruits and either run them through a juicer or simply squeeze them over a ice tray. Set in freezer for a few hours and enjoy with a glass of water!
(via TheKitchn.com)
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