9 Healthy Easter Side Dishes
My birthday always falls on or around Easter weekend, and in my family, I am responsible for the holiday meals. Throughout my posts, I have talked about the importance of simplifying and finding balance. That it is easy to get carried away on menus you designed from your Pinterest board that leave you spending hours upon hours in the kitchen, I have been there many times.
A Healthier Easter Basket
I knew I did not want my kids to be excluded from holiday celebrations but I wanted them to associate celebrating with fun, family, and good times and not just sugary treats. A few years ago, I began completely revamping how I make my kids Easter Baskets and including more games and toys than food. Easter is often a sign that spring is around the corner, so providing them outdoor games and activities is a great way to get excited about spring.
Carrot Cake Energy Balls
I have a bit of an obsession with Energy Balls in case you have not noticed. They are just so easy! Typically, it involves soaking some nuts and/or dates, then dumping everything into a blender, rolling them into balls and viola! you have a sweet, satisfying snack anytime.
Carrot Mango Juice
This juice is so tasty! Whenever I drink it, I instantly feel a surge of life and energy in my body. I curated this juice with brightly colored carotenoids which give mango and carrots their orange color. Rich in vitamin A, K, C, B6, and biotin these it offers powerful health and wellness benefits.
Healthy Banana Pops
Why does food on a stick always taste better? haha. There is something playful, something that reminds us of our childhood, that makes eating the food of a stick emotionally pleasurable. Of course, I like to look for ways to introduce healthy snacking so that we can indulge in foods that serve us back nutritionally and emotionally.