Easy Valentine Treats to Take to School

!±8± Easy Valentine Treats to Take to School

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, considering making some easy Valentine's snacks that the little ones can bring to school? Whether you are preparing them for your own child's lunch or as a special treat for the class, here are some snacks that are easy to transport and easy for the little ones to devour once they dig in!

Marshmallow-Popcorn Hearts are a simple alternative to popcorn balls. With this recipe, you can skip the Karo syrup and just melt some marshmallows instead! This quick and easy recipe works just like Rice Krispie bars, only with popcorn instead!

Here's what you need to get started:

o 10 cups popped popcorn
o 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
o 1 10-ounce package regular marshmallows
o Red food coloring
o Red colored sugar

Directions

o Put the popped corn (minus the unpopped kernels) into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and keep it warm in your 300 degree oven.
o Melt the butter/margarine and marshmallows in a large kettle or in the microwave. (Microwave: 1 ½ to 2 minutes, stirring once) Stir the mixture until it is smooth, no lumps, and then add the red food coloring.
o Stir in the popped popcorn- about half at a time.
o Wait 10 minutes or so until it is cool enough to handle.
o Grease individual heart shaped pans with butter.
o Press the popcorn mixture into the greased pans.
o Cool the popcorn hearts. Remove from pans. Sprinkle each with red colored sugar.
o Wrap each individually in plastic wrap- pink or red finishes it off nicely.
o Makes 9 hearts.

This one is a little messy, but for an extra-special treat, exceptions can be made to almost any rule. Take along a pre-packaged wet napkin in a zippered plastic bag to assist in quick clean-up.

Candy Apple or Caramel Apple Valentines

1 bag of caramels
1 pack of craft sticks (like popsicle sticks)
1 bag of apples or your choice
wax paper
cake decorating tool
Flavored icing

Melt the caramels or hard candy according to the package directions. Insert a craft stick into one end of each apple. Dip the apple into the melted caramel, covering it completely. Lift the apple and let it drip for a few seconds and then set it on the wax paper until completely set- about two hours) Use your cake decorating tool (or a plastic bag with a hole in the corner and a decorating tip) to write a nice message on each apple. Wrap in plastic wrap and secure the wrap at the top of the apple with a rubber band, leaving the stick exposed as a handle.

Finally, you can mix up these peppermint stars from a quick meringue batter. They make a tasty little treat that travels well in a lunch.

Peppermint Stars
Makes: 45 cookies
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes

Ingredients
o 2 egg whites
o 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
o 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
o 1/2 cup sugar
o 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
o Red food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Place egg whites in a medium mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Line two large cookie sheets with brown paper or foil; set aside.
3. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Quickly beat in peppermint extract. Tint pink with several drops of red food coloring, if desired.
4. Using a pastry tube with a large star decorating tip, pipe cookies onto prepared cookie sheets (form cookies about 1-1/2 inches in diameter). Bake in a 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cookies dry in oven with door closed about 30 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets. Cover and store in a dry place. Makes 45 cookies.

Your kids will be delighted when you take the time to make these special Valentine's Day snacks for their lunches. After all, special surprises from those who loves us most are what Valentine's Day is all about!

Easy Valentine Treats to Take to School

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What is your favorite recipe marshmallow?

!±8± What is your favorite recipe marshmallow?

There are many people who do not like the taste of sweet and light marshmallow. Although these goodies is great in itself, may also have a special touch to recipes. If you have never tried a recipe marshmallow, above, will not be long until you get to choose a favorite.

Like a sweet frosting simple, will not do that, it's time to try marshmallow fondant. For a particular action, is the latest cake topper. While the chocolate is a specialty because in some cultures, generationsMarshmallow fondant can be done in the microwave. The only ingredients required are in miniature marshmallows, powdered sugar, butter or Crisco, and vanilla extract. It can be a spectacular center for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.

Childhood is not complete without Krispy Treats Marshmallow. For your children or for parties, will be the focus of attention. You can choose between traditional Rice Krispies and chocolate. Since it does not take much to prepare, theyare also a nice snack for your family.

Creative moms might like their own desserts. You can try a recipe marshmallow is suitable for your taste and level of difficulty. If you've never thought that you have your own marshmallows at home, is something that you and your children can do together to have fun. Marshmallow Fudge is another option. While some of the mother is relatively easy to do, others consider it quite complicated. In any case, it is something you should really try.

Marshmallows inhot chocolate are great, but looking for new recipes to bring a new dimension. Whether it's a staple in the home or not, you always want on hand for the most creative whim. You can use every day a special event or occasion is a creative experience

What is your favorite recipe marshmallow?

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Snacks, the top bar

!±8± Snacks, the top bar

You are probably saying that health experts suggest you eat snacks during the day, and "snack-bars', as an obvious choice. But in this passage to the supermarket on foot and you have light colors, health claims and messages bombarded on every box. What are the best choice and which are more camouflaged candy bar?

A main ingredient in snack foods to try and fibers. But it helps to fill you and keep the system moving. PowerRecommendations suggest that adults need 20-35 grams of fiber a day. A product or a food can with the words "high fiber" if it contains more than 5 grams of fiber per serving. And bran, the outer layer of whole grain is high in fiber. However, do not light - only to see the words "fiber" or "bran" on the packaging does not guarantee a balanced product.

In addition to a good amount of fiber, you want to have a snack bar, several grams of protein and fatBalance carbohydrates from grains and not too many grams of sugar (10 grams or less for the goal).

Quaker is a simple lesson for us, with its "Breakfast Cookies". At least they have nothing to hide with this product - with 220 calories and 19 grams of sugar, the voice of breakfast is surely only a biscuit enriched with a handful of vitamins. You will find that other bars are often little more than vitamin-fortified Rice Krispies Treats.

The new oats and chocolateFiber One Bar advertises 35% of the daily requirement of fiber in large letters on the front of the box. I give this product an honorable mention. Drizzled with chocolate on top and chocolate chips inside, this bar is a sweet and tasty. Nutrition information: 140 calories and 9 grams of fiber, but also has 10 grams of sugar and only 2 grams of protein. In addition, these bars contain high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated coconut oil. On the other hand, I recommend fiberA cereal for breakfast or eat (mix of nuts and dried fruit, trail mix fantastic home-made) for a snack. A half cup has only 60 calories and 15 grams of fiber.

All-Bran has a bar that give me an honorable mention. It advertises 20% of the daily requirement of fiber on the label. Each bar has about 130 calories, 5 grams of fiber, only half a gram of saturated fat and refined grains. And 'moderately high sugar content to 11 grams, but at least it comes with a decent dose of fiber. InPost Raisin Bran cereal contrast, have mixed bars only 3 grams of fiber and certain refined "wheat flakes" in their grains. Even lower on the bars Raisin Bran Crunch Kellogg constant would be - have more rice than any whole grain products, so that each bar with only one gram of fiber. Because even bran in the name of this bar?

Kashi is a trademark of my current favorites. Now they have hot and cold cereals, cereal bars, snack bars, and yes, you heard it here, Cookies!, From allseven grain mix with their signature. A cookie with 3-4 grams of fiber, a dream come true nutritionist. Your TLC crunchy and chewy granola bars, snack bars and their GoLean options are great for snacks on the run. The granola bars have 4 grams fiber, 7 g protein and 5-7 grams of sugar. The bars have 6 grams of fiber and 9-12 grams of protein. (The numbers vary according to taste). In addition, all natural ingredients - no sugar-based orhydrogenated oils.

As you can see, it's all relative. Kashi remains my first choice of brand. Note, however, keep in mind the following tips in checking food labels: Look for at least 4 or 5 grams of fiber and protein and less than 10 grams of sugar. Read the ingredient list. And 'nice and short? You can speak a word? Going with the old adage that "we are what we eat", it's nice to be able to pronounce, at least, what we put in our bodies.

Snack! Withoutsources of constant energy throughout the day, your mental clarity and mood surely suffer. If you do not believe it - ask your employees or family members. You may notice a couple of mood swings, according to the last time you ate that day.

Snacks, the top bar

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