RECIPES
Cool
Snacks for a Hot Summer
by: Deborah Shelton
Beat
the heat with these cool summer treats!
Mouse
Popsicles
It’s
not what you’re thinking! The name refers to the
size of the popsicle-not the contents. Wash a bowl of
seedless grapes, and then set the grapes in the freezer
for about an hour. Poke colored toothpicks into the grapes
to serve.
Juice
Pops
Summer
isn’t complete without homemade juice popsicles.
Simply fill a popsicle mold or an ice tray with your
favorite fruit juice. Cover the ice tray with clear plastic
wrap and poke a toothpick through the plastic into each
square. Place the tray into the freezer until the popsicles
are frozen solid.
Frozen
Monkey Treats
Here
is a healthy snack that your kids will go bananas for!
Peel a banana and cut it in half. Insert popsicle sticks
into the cut ends. Dip the bananas into yogurt or melted
chocolate, and then roll the bananas in chopped nuts,
crushed cereal, or coconut shavings. Place the bananas
on a small waxed paper-lined baking sheet and set the
sheet into the freezer for an hour or so. Fun to make
and even more fun to eat!
Fruit
Fizzy
Don’t
plan your summer party without this refreshing drink.
Pour one can of Sprite (it doesn’t have caffeine)
into a blender, along with small ice cubes. Add several
large strawberries, a handful of blueberries, or other
favorite fruit to the mix. Blend the mixture until it
has the texture of a slush. Pour into a glass and garnish
with a cherry on top.
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About
The Author
Deborah
Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author
of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent:
Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little
Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly
ideas:
http://www.fiveminuteparent.com
deborah@fiveminuteparent.com
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(7-30-2006)
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