Summer Fun Bean Salad

This salad is not only colorful, but DELICIOUS and healthy! Kids love the bright flavors and textures, and parents love how convenient it is to both make and eat! What are you waiting for?! Ingredients: 2 cans beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 (orange) …

Bean Tacos with Fresh Mango Salsa

Canned beans are a parent’s best friend when it comes to fast food! Not only can you make by bean burgers and falafel-style wraps, but now you can make these super easy tacos. This recipe is a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants found in herbs and spices. Serves 3-4 1-15 oz can beans …

Fudgey Heart Healthy Brownies

What? Heart healthy brownies? Oh yeah! The ingredients are not exactly conventional, but I’ve had great reviews from both children and adults with this recipe. Ingredients – 1/2 cup butter (optional, you can swap this for double the portion of bean puree) – 1/2 cup bean puree (see below) – 3/4 cup cocoa powder – …

Chicken Waldorf Salad

My version of this recipe is very low in fat compared to most cream-based salads, and is the perfect lunch item! Kids also LOVE this salad because the fruit makes it sweet. (Serves 4) You’ll need: – 2 cups cooked chopped chicken (leftovers, or grilled chicken breast) – 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped – 4 …