BERGEN COUNTY MOMS

There are a zillion varieties of apples—from Granny Smith to Braeburn to Gala. Whether you like them tart or sweet, you’ll love them in this recipe. Choose whatever variety appeals to you to make this treat. We’ve topped each serving with our Crunchy Granola and Walnuts recipe; because the apples are slightly warm after cooking, the result tastes just like an old-fashioned apple crisp – except now it has whole grains, fiber, and no saturated fat. The agave nectar adds extra s

This traditional Mediterranean soup is the perfect way to turn up the heat this winter season. High in protein and an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron, a mineral that most children don’t get enough of in their diets, makes it a recipe staple year-round. It’s super easy to make and the “heat” can be adjusted by decreasing the red pepper flakes and black pepper! Ingredients : 4 cups water 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups of red lentils, dried 1 tablespoon cumin

This immune-boosting soup is the best natural “medicine” for staying strong during flu season because it’s loaded with the antioxidant vitamins A and C! We have been told that a bowl of this soup looks like we went down to the garden, picked a lot of vegetables and threw them all in a pot. That’s pretty close to how we actually make it! We also use skinless chicken breasts, low in fat and high in protein, but made flavorful and succulent by the variety of veggies that give th

We do eat cookies at HealthBarn USA! These energy-packed, no-bake, tasty treats are made with natural ingredients and are fun to make with friends.  (Because no oven is used, E-Z Make Cookies is the ideal recipe for kids to prepare without adult supervision.)  Make a double-batch to prepare for your next snack-attack, and keep extras cool in the refrigerator (they taste even better chilled). Ingredients: 1½ cups whole grain cereal* 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter ¼ cup ho

A delicious pumpkin treat the whole family will enjoy! This cookie definitely celebrates the spirit of the autumn season combining the super fruit pumpkin with beloved chocolate chips and spices. Get creative by encouraging children to make jack-o-lantern faces on the cookies using the chocolate chips instead of folding them into the batter. Make double batches for the cookie jar because these treats disappear quickly. Ingredients : 1 ½ oats, rolled ½ cup gluten-free flour

Pumpkin in our pancakes? Why not! Take advantage of pumpkin season when these large orange fruits, loaded with beta carotene, are easy to find. We used buckwheat flour in this yummy pancake because it’s a rich source of flavonoids (plus it’s edible for people with wheat allergies), and we added ground flaxseeds to provide omega-3 fatty acids. This delicious, vitamin-packed pancake is easy and fun to make with the whole family! Drizzled with pure maple syrup, this recipe is a

More pumpkin, please! If you are looking for a tasty seasonal harvest treat to make, this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie is for you! It is...

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Gnocchi (pronounced knee-oh-key) is a fun word to say but it’s even more fun to eat! We added sweet potatoes to this classic Italian...

Living a healthy lifestyle starts with simple, everyday choices that support long-term heart health. By eating nutrient-rich foods and...

Cupcakes for breakfast? Yes, if they are made with zucchini! We grow so much of this veggie in our HealthBarn garden that we’ve found...

Who doesn’t love a great-tasting carrot cake? Lately, bakery bought carrot cakes have been super sweet with specks of carrots, which is...

This classic Korean comfort dish is loaded with veggies and flavor that have the HealthBarn USA kids and parents requesting second...

This is the simplest recipe, and it receives rave reviews from kids and parents, too! The challenge was how to replace the beloved and...

No eggs or baking needed! If you love raw cookie dough, this will be your favorite recipe! Our teens wanted to make their dough raw and...

If you like salsa, you will love this twist. A different taste from your traditional tomato-based salsa, this recipe provides a sweet...

Sweet and juicy peaches make this tart irresistibly delicious for the whole family! Transform your kitchen into a scratch bakery with...

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This fabulously flavorful low-fat dip tastes amazing but it’s a slimmed down take on the popular (and very rich and high calorie)...