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Banana Pops

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Try this fun recipe for a kid-approved summer snack! These banana pops are a great nutritional snack that everyone will enjoy making. and eating!


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  1. Peel bananas and cut in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the flat end of the banana.
  2. Mix together yogurt and pudding mix until combined.
  3. Dip bananas into yogurt mixture, using a spoon to coat each banana evenly if necessary.
  4. Add sprinkles to the pops evenly distributing amongst all six.
  5. Place bananas on a flat tray and freeze until the yogurt has hardened, approximately 2 hours.
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Green Monster Muffins

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We are green with monster energy from these tasty Green Monster Muffins! These muffins are fun and colorful and even have some sneaky veggies worked in! Bring some color into your kid-friendly snacks with these muffins that will keep them full of nutrients for their Summer fun! green monster muffins


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Green Monster Muffins
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Servings: 2 mini muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners or parchment paper
  2. Soak dates in a bowl of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add the soaked dates to a blender with the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Blend on high until mixture comes together.
  5. Next add the avocado oil, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, bananas, baby spinach and oat flour to the blender and blend on high until well combined.
  6. Wash and dry strawberries.
  7. Gently fold in diced strawberries to combined mixture.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepped muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack until cool.
  9. Store muffins for up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
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Banana Split Cake

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A banana split that is just over 150 calories per serving, this cake is a sweet treat….cool and refreshing without the brain freeze! 


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Banana Split Cake
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20 1/20th of cake
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Banana Split Cake
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Servings: 1/20th of cake
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  1. Preheat oven to temperature called for on the cake mix box. Use a 9 x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, water, and egg whites. Mix with electric mixer until combined and then mix on medium for about 2 minutes. Pour into the baking dish and bake according to the cake mix directions.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely. Use a fork or end of a wooden spoon to pierce cake in rows, about ½ inches apart.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding and skim milk.
  5. Pour pudding over cake, wiggle dish to help pudding settle into holes.
  6. Arrange sliced bananas, strawberries and drained crushed pineapple evenly over the pudding.
  7. Spread thawed whipped topping over fruit and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  8. Note: Keep cake refrigerated. Can store for 2 days, covered in refrigerator.
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One serving of Banana Split Cake provides 13.7% Daily Value of Vitamin C 

Maraschino cherries may contain added sugars  

One serving of Banana Split Cake includes approximately 1.5 grams or 3% DV of added sugars

Tropical Fruit Salad

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Our refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad is a quick and easy option for dessert or a sweet midday treat! Eat it right after making or pop it in the freezer for an ice cream-like texture!


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  1. Clean and prep your area.
  2. Remove fruit and whipped topping from the freezer and thaw to your liking.
  3. Add your pudding mix and skim milk to a large bowl and mix until well combined and there are minimal lumps.
  4. Once the pudding is done, add the whipped topping to the bowl. Fold pudding and whipped topping to combine.
  5. Next, add in the coconut flakes, thawed pineapple, mango, bananas, and peaches, and mix all together.
  6. Top off the fruit salad with chopped pecans and serve.
  7. Note: Fruit salad can be served as is or frozen to eat at an ice cream consistency. Fruit salad stores well in the refrigerator for 2 days (more time may experience the separation of ingredients) or in the freezer for 1 week.
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

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This Chocolate Banana “Ice Cream” is a sweet treat to break the summer heat! This recipe can be used for dessert or even a midday snack for those kiddos with a sweet tooth! Bonus – it features a secret ingredient that picky eaters won’t be able to detect.


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Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Peel and slice the bananas into chunks, place them in a sealable container and freeze them for at least 2 hours.
  3. In a food processor or high-powered blender, place the frozen bananas, spinach, cocoa powder, and sugar. Process until very smooth - between 3-5 minutes.
  4. Place the processed "ice cream" in a loaf pan or similar container. Cover and freeze for at least 3-4 hours.
  5. Serve the chocolate banana ice cream and enjoy! Top with family favorites* such as chocolate chips, chopped pecans or coconut flakes.
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*nutritional analysis does not include any toppings