Healthy Snacks

Looking for some new and healthy snack options for your kids? Below are a few that we tried this week (including an amazing one that will have your kids (and husbands) eating tofu without even knowing it! Be sure to give the Chocolate Mousse recipe a try! It is DELICIOUS and I PROMISE they will never know what it is made out of! 

Oatmeal Snack Squares

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_and_desserts/oatmeal_snack_squares.php

Yogurt Bran Muffins

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/baking_and_desserts/yogurt_bran_muffins.php

Chocolate Mousse (made with tofu)
Ingredients
1 pkg silken tofu
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/3 c. maple syrup
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Directions
Blend tofu in food processor until smooth. Blend in melted chocolate chips (see below), maple syrup, vanilla and almond extracts. Portion into serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Note: Melt chocolate in a double broiler, stirring constantly to prevent burning, or in microwave, on the defrost setting for approximately 3 minutes, stopping to stir at least once.