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Snack Time Fruit Smoothie  (basic recipe) 1/3 can orange juice concentrate 1 cup water 1/2 t. vanilla (optional) 6 (or more) ice cubes Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Add-ins for fun, flavor, texture, and nutrition. To add additional vitamin C, add one of the following: 1 cup washed and hulled strawberries 2 washed and unpeeled kiwi (provides a great source of fiber, too) 1/2 cup blueberries or 1/2 cup pineapple. To add potassium, add one or two overripe bananas. This also provides extra sweetness, a creamier texture, and makes the drink more filling. For added calcium, add in one cup of plain or fruit yogurt. Do not use the sugar-free variety - the aspartame is not a healthy alternative to natural sweeteners. If your family does not care for the taste of plain yogurt in the shake, add 1/4 cup sugar or 3 Tablespoons of honey and gradually decrease the amount until they have become accustomed to the sweetness in the fruit itself. One washed, cored and unpeeled apple or one cup of unsweetened applesauce may also be added. These ingredients may be used in any combination or any amount. Have fun experimenting with flavors and textures in the fruits available. Notice the differences in color, as well. You may also substitute a different fruit juice concentrate to alter the flavor a bit. Turn it into a delicious milk shake by substituting 1 or 2 cups of milk for the oj concentrate and water (and adding the yogurt makes it that much creamier). Either one makes a great breakfast for busy parents, when combined with a piece of toast. Children enjoy drinking these fruit smoothies as an addition to their regular meal or even as a delicious dessert item. It may also be frozen in ice cube trays then mashed with a fork to produce a quick and easy sorbet. Enjoy!! Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or other nut butter of your choice 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup powdered milk 1 T chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 1 t raisins or dried cranberries(optional) Mix peanut butter and honey and smooth. Gradually add in powdered milk until the consistency of bread dough. Stir in remaining ingredients. Roll mixture into 1" balls and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. This keeps very well! Option 1: Leave out the optional ingredients and this makes a great edible playdough! Option 2: Roll balls in sesame seeds before refrigerating - adds nutrition! Did you ever wonder how to convince your toddler to eat their vegetables?? Disguise it! Here are some recipes to help you do just that! Pumpkin (or Zucchini) Bread 3 beaten eggs 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups sugar 2 t. vanilla 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 3 cups flour 2 cups pumpkin puree or finely shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Preaheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine first nine ingredients, in order given, in large mixing bowl. Fold in last two ingredients. Pour into two greased and floured bread pans. Bake in preheated oven for one hour. Cool on wire racks, wrap in foil and refrigerate. They are easier to cut into when refrigerated. They are excellent served warm, with butter. These also freeze well for later use. More than MeatLoaf 3 slices fresh bread, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 2 t salt 1 t pepper Mix together and set aside. Saute in butter or oil: 1 small finely diced onion 2 ribs finely diced celery 2 cloved crushed garlic Add 1 T water and cook on low flame until onion and celery are slightly translucent. Add to liquid mixture along with 2 finely grated carrots and/or 1 zucchini. Mix in 1 lb ground beef and 1/2 lb ground turkey Mix well and form into a loaf. Glaze with BBQ sauce and bake in a 375 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Alternative finish: Instead of glazing with BBQ sauce, bake unglazed. Pull out of the oven when nearly done, lower oven tempurature to 350 degrees and top meatloaf with mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and parsley. Return to oven and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and top turns golden brown.