Here in Wisconsin we are all doing little happy dances (okay maybe some of us are doing BIG happy dances) that spring is finally (fingers-crossed) almost completely here. I had to add in the that almost because of our brief run in with snow and ice at the start of the week.
It’s the perfect time for some spring recipes. I have created a few fun spring snack recipes that are so good you won’t even remember what snow is. And healthy too (you know me). Plus easy and fun, making them perfect for involving the kids in the kitchen.
Carrot Apple Hummus
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) cans Chickpeas, rinsed
3 small carrots, pealed and sliced
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 small Apple, cored and sliced
¼ tsp ground Nutmeg
1 tsp Sea Salt
Juice from ½ a small Lemon
Juice from ½ a small Orange
A wonderful savory dip with a hint of sweetness. Add all of the ingredients (except Olive Oil) to a food processor and begin to blend, stream in the oil till a creamy consistency is reached and the hummus is well mixed. This will take a few minutes because of the raw carrot and apple. This recipe will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days and for 3 months in the freezer. A creamy and fresh dip for veggies or pretzels!
Spring Burst Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Banana, frozen
1 cup Watermelon pieces, frozen
1 cup Cantaloupe pieces, frozen
1 large Carrot, pealed and sliced
1/2 – 1 cup Coconut Water
I love this smoothie because the melon gives it a slushy like texture, yum. Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Whizz it up until a creamy smoothie texture is reached. You can add more or less of the water depending on how thick or thin you like it. This recipes makes about 4 smoothies. Enjoy!!
Mango Coconut Tweets
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shredded Coconut, unsweetened
2 1/2 Tbsp Coconut Oil, room temp
1/4 cup pure Maple Syrup
1/3 of Banana, pealed
1/2 of a RIPE Mango, cubed (check out my video from a few years back on an easy way to cut a mango)
pinch Salt
1/4 tsp Turmeric
My five year old found these adorable chick ice molds at Target recently and we created this fun recipe for them. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Press the mixture into ice cube molds or a small container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before trying to remove from mold or cut into bars (or freeze for 15 minutes). Store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. It’s hard to eat just one!
