Kiddie Summer Recipes

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I made these little recipe cards for the kids’ last-day-of-school gift bags.  I was getting a little tired of the same boring thing…..bubbles, candy and straws.  So I made up some bags of Kid Trail Mix (frosted Cheerios, Bugles, M&M’s, marshmallows and raisins), got them all beach buckets with beach supplies and wished them “Happy Summer”.  For two weeks, at least.  Then it’s on to Oceans of Fun….summer camp. 

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The King Kong

 

 

 

 

 

A swirl of chocolate syrup is the perfect topping for this thick and nutty treat.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	1 frozen banana
	2 to 3 tbsp. natural peanut butter, chunky or smooth
	1 cup orange juice

 

1. Combine the frozen banana, peanut butter and orange juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy. Serves 1.

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Orange Dreamsicle

 

Like the classic ice-cream treat that inspires it, this refreshing shake combines the zest of orange and the rich, smooth flavor of vanilla.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	1 cup orange juice
	4 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt

 

1. Combine the orange juice and frozen yogurt in a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy. Serves 1.

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Johnny Appleseed Cooler

 

 

 

 

The apple-lovers in your household won’t be able to resist this slushy cooler. For younger kids, you may want to substitute apple juice, which is a bit sweeter than cider.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	8 apple-cider ice cubes
	1/4 cup apple cider or water

 

1. Drop the apple cider ice cubes into a blender or food processor. Pour in the apple cider or water. Blend until slushy, adding more liquid if necessary. Serves 1.

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Sherbet the Frog

 

 

 

This cool amphibian-inspired snack makes a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.

 

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	Lime sherbet
	Green decorators’ gel
	Junior Mints
	Green gummy ring candy

1.

To make one, set a scoop of lime sherbet on a small green paper plate (trim the plate to resemble a lily pad first, if you like).

2.

Cut one green gummy ring candy into quarters and place the four pieces under the sherbet scoop for feet.

3. Set a Junior Mint candy and half a gummy ring in place for each eye. Finally, add a green decorators’ gel mouth and nostrils.

 

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Frozen Fruit Pops

 

 

 

Chill out on a spring or summer day with these sweet frozen treats.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	3 cups grape juice or fruit punch
	One 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
	1/4 cup lemon juice
	Twelve 3 oz. paper cups
	12 wooden sticks

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Mix juices and sweetened condensed milk with a wire whisk. Transfer the mixture to a container with a pouring spout. Put the paper cups into a square pan and fill the cups, almost to the top, with the juice mixture. Put in the freezer for 1 hour.

2. After 1 hour remove the cups from the freezer and place a wooden stick in the middle of each “pop”. Return to the freezer for 5 hours. To serve, peel off the paper cup. Frozen pops will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks if kept in a plastic bag. Makes 12 pops.

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Banana Berry Smoothie

 

Blend up this wonderful smoothie full of great summer flavors for your kids anytime!

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	One 8 oz. container fruit-flavored yogurt or 1 container plain or vanilla yogurt
	1/2 cup fresh berries
	1 medium banana

 1. In a blender, process all the ingredients until just combined. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving.

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Watermelon Pop Stars

 

 

These starry fruit pops make a cool treat for your Fourth of July celebration.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	Watermelon
	Popsicle sticks
	Star-shaped cookie cutter

 

1.

Use a cookie cutter to cut juicy star shapes from 1-inch-thick slices of seedless watermelon.

2.

Insert a Popsicle stick into each star, then set the pops on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.

3. Cover the stars with another sheet of foil and freeze for 1 hour or until firm.

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Monkey Mix

 

 

 

 

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	1 1/4 cups dried bananas
	1 cup each dried papaya and dried mango
	1/4 cup sliced almonds
	1/4 cup coconut
	1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (a tasty substitute for bugs!)

 

1. Combine ingredients and enjoy!

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Fruity Kebobs

 

It’s one of life’s snack mysteries: Putting food on a stick improves the flavor. This sweet kebob alternates fruit and marshmallow.

 

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	1 large red apple, cut into 8 wedges
	6 marshmallows
	1 small jar of creamy peanut butter
	1 large banana, cut into 1-inch slices

 

1. To make a kebob, carefully push a skewer through the ingredients, starting with a piece of apple, then a marshmallow, then banana, then another marshmallow. Spread a dollop of peanut butter on top of the marshmallow. Now, skewer a piece of banana and another marshmallow (with more peanut butter) and finish with a piece of apple. Repeat with a second skewer. Makes 2 kebobs

  

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