Summer vacation is over and this brings new challenges for teachers, parents and the children.
One challenge some of us find are school snacks and lunches. Making them fun, different and healthy can be time consuming. Although putting an effort into creating an appetizing lunch for your children can be rewarding. The children will be happier and you know that saying "food for thought" really carries alot of weight. If the lunches are healthy the children will be able to concentrate and focus because those brain neurons will be able to work faster and produce quicker answers. This means that the child will also feel smarter and more confident. It's a win win situation for both the child and the cook. So let's share some great healthy snack and lunch ideas here. Try and keep in mind...Litterless Lunches. Don't hold out on us because sharing is caring. Below is my first healthy snack addition.
One challenge some of us find are school snacks and lunches. Making them fun, different and healthy can be time consuming. Although putting an effort into creating an appetizing lunch for your children can be rewarding. The children will be happier and you know that saying "food for thought" really carries alot of weight. If the lunches are healthy the children will be able to concentrate and focus because those brain neurons will be able to work faster and produce quicker answers. This means that the child will also feel smarter and more confident. It's a win win situation for both the child and the cook. So let's share some great healthy snack and lunch ideas here. Try and keep in mind...Litterless Lunches. Don't hold out on us because sharing is caring. Below is my first healthy snack addition.
Healthy Homemade Crackers
Cheddar cheese Crackers
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 cup butter, frozen
1/2 cup water
Extra whole wheat flour for rolling
1/2 cup sesame seeds (optional) just in case there is an allergy
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Mix flour, cheese, sugar, salt, paprika, together in a bowl.
Grate frozen butter into this dry mixture and toss to mix.
Add water and mix until just conbined to form a dough. Cut dough
into four equal parts. Flatten out one portion of dough in your hands
and sprinkle a small amount of flour on the counter and on top
of the portion of the dough. Roll the dough making sure the counter
stays well flours to avoid sticking. Roll to approximately 1/8 inch thick.
If using sesame seeds you can sprinkle them over the dough and gently
roll them into the dough at this point. Cut the dough will with cookie
cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes
but watch because they can burn quickly.
These crackers will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
