{"id":14924,"date":"2013-03-21T09:46:28","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T13:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=14924"},"modified":"2021-02-10T20:56:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T01:56:45","slug":"little-dippers-toddler-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/little-dippers-toddler-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Dippers: Toddler Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m posting late today because I spent the morning with the wonderful (seriously, they are all SO nice) people of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxcharlotte.com\/\">FOX News Rising<\/a> again. You can check out my segment <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxcharlotte.com\/rising\/rising-features\/Outside-the-Lunch-Box---Healthy-Snack-Ideas-199335751.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I think I said <em>LOVE<\/em> a few too many times and might have been a little excessive in my references to Hailey, but luckily I\u2019ll have time to improve because I\u2019m going to be a regular! I\u2019m thrilled to be joining the crew every other Thursday to discuss quick and healthy eats for kids.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Hailey has been in a dipping phase lately, and here are two dips she\u2019s been loving.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-approved-white-bean-dip.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler approved white bean dip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-approved-white-bean-dip_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler approved white bean dip\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to throw together, so don\u2019t let the food processor deter you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-ingredients.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- ingredients\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-ingredients_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- ingredients\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups Great Northern beans (I used 2 cups from my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/2013\/03\/18\/weekly-meal-prep-breaking-free-from-a-food-rut\/\">food prep<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>juice from 1 lemon<\/li>\n<li>1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4-1\/3 cup olive oil (use more if needed for a smoother consistency)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chopped parsley<\/li>\n<li>salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>carrot sticks (for dipping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Throw it all in and blend until smooth (1-2 minutes).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-processing.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- processing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-processing_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- processing\" width=\"403\" height=\"518\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hailey couldn\u2019t wait to try it out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-toddler-approved.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- toddler approved\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-toddler-approved_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- toddler approved\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>She approved, though I should disclose that she ate only one carrot stick before using them simply as bean dip delivery mechanisms\u2026 ok, as spoons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-happy-snacker.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- happy snacker\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-white-bean-dip-happy-snacker_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips- white bean dip- happy snacker\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To switch gears from savory to sweet, we\u2019ve also been loving this ridiculously easy dip-<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-close-up.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- close up\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-close-up_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- close up\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 container Chobani Banana yogurt<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp smooth peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>cinnamon (for sprinkling)<\/li>\n<li>graham crackers for dipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Combine in a bowl and whisk until smooth.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-mixing.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- mixing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-mixing_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- mixing\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Serve with graham crackers\u2026<\/p>\n<p>or eat straight from a spoon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-toddler-helper.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- toddler helper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-toddler-helper_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- toddler helper\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I love that this snack packs a punch of protein (from the Greek yogurt and peanut butter) and healthy fats. It\u2019s perfect for my finicky eater who will sometimes only eat a few bites of a meal.<\/p>\n<p>It also works great as a spread.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-sandwich.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- sandwich\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/toddler-dips-peanut-butter-chobani-dip-sandwich_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"toddler dips-peanut butter chobani dip- sandwich\" width=\"504\" height=\"336\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However you eat it, it\u2019s delish!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/loving-chobani-pb-dip.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"loving chobani pb dip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/loving-chobani-pb-dip_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"loving chobani pb dip\" width=\"296\" height=\"444\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>What are your favorite kid-friendly dips?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m posting late today because I spent the morning with the wonderful (seriously, they are all SO nice) people of FOX News&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2243,2327],"tags":[662,661,759,842],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14924"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14924\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}