Cooking up Fun for Kids with Diabetes Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents. Recipes and projects help kids understand the importance of food to their health. Includes: Recipes that teach children about the link between diabetes and nutrition Hints for parents on managing their children’s nutrition Creative projects to enrich children’s connection to food

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“Some are just easy recipes that a child can do; others have been adapted to make it more fun for children.”
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“Here are simple, fun, healthy recipes and activities for kids with diabetes that they can make themselves or with their parents.”
- editorial review at barnesandnoble.com

“Even if your don’t have a child with diabetes in your immediate circle, this book is terrific for anyone who wants to involve children in a healthy eating lifestyle.”
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Halloween is such a great time of the year to try some fun easy recipes for kids. You’ll probably already have a lot of the following items on hand already and what you don’t, is easily found in your local supermarket. Most of these recipes are easy enough so that your children can make them on their own, but some may require your assistance or supervision.

Bloody Good Popcorn

One package of microwave pop corn
paprika

Prepare the popcorn according to the package directions. Pour it into a large mixing bowl, shake some paprika on it and stir it until it turns red.

Ghoulish Punch

1/2 gallon limeade
1 liter ginger ale
1/2 gallon lime sherbet
marshmellows
maraschino cherries

Mix the limeade and ginger ale together. Scoop the sherbert and add it into the mixture. Add the marshmallows and maraschino cherries to float in punch.

Creepy Spiders

Two round crackers
Smooth peanut butter
Eight small pretzel sticks
Two raisins

Spread the peanut butter on one cracker and cover with the other cracker to make a sandwich. Insert eight pretzel “legs” into the side of the cracker in the peanut butter. Use a dab of peanut butter to set two raisin “eyes” on top.

Ants on a log

celery sticks
peanut butter
raisins

Wash the celery sticks and cut each piece in half. Spread peanut butter over the entire length of the celery. Press raisins into peanut butter.

Scary Spiders

Twelve ounce package of chocolate chips
One medium size can of chow mein noodles
One package of M&M’s

Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Stir in the chow mein noodles. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Add two M&M’s for spider eyes.

These easy recipes are perfect for a Halloween party with friends, a class party at your child’s school or as a fun treat for you and your kids to make, and enjoy at home.

Happy Halloween!!

Recipes For Kids

When your child, grandchild or students show an interest in learning how to cook, a snack might be the best place to have them start. All of the fun easy recipes for kids listed here do not require any baking at all. Make one tonight!!

1. Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

Spoon any flavor ice cream on a large cookie (any kind of cookie will do).
Top with a second cookie. It can be a different kind of cookie as long as it’s the same exact size.
Roll the edges in sprinkles, shredded coconut or chopped nuts.
(makes one serving)

2. Magic Milk

In a large pitcher with a lid, combine the following:
Two cups of milk.
A half of a package of any flavor gelatin (use the four serving pack).
A quarter cup of vanilla ice cream.
Cover and shake vigorously until the mixture is well blended.
Pour into two glasses and serve.
(makes two servings)

3. Haystacks

Microwave one cup of butterscotch chips and a half cup of creamy peanut butter on fifty percent power for three to five minutes.
Remove and add a half cup pf peanuts and two cups of chow mein noodles.
Mix gently until the noodles are coated.
Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper.
Enjoy!

4. Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Heat any brand of dipping chocolate according to the package. Most will have a microwave option that you can use.
Dip chocolate chip cookies half way into the chocolate.
You can substitute chocolate chip cookies for any type of cookies that you prefer.
Dunk the cookie into a cup filled with whatever topping you choose. You can use coconut flakes, peanuts or sprinkles.
Lay the cookie on wax paper and let it stand until the chocolate sets.

There you have it! Four fun easy recipes for kids to make and enjoy! If you have a diabetic child, take a look at this for ideas.