You’ve got yourself a two-dollar-off coupon for a family-size box of Pop Tarts. Congrats. However, I promise no one is forcing you to buy them even with this killer steal. It is time for you to break that magnetic pull that compels you to use every last one of your coupons before they expire, and start thinking about what you really should be buying for your pantry. I’m not suggesting that you remove the junk food from your house cold turkey. You’d have a child rampage on your hands! Your kids will definitely notice if all the Pop Tarts and chips have been replaced with tomatoes and broccoli. That adjustment is difficult and mostly unrealistic. Instead, get sneaky and try out these healthier recipes rather than the store-bought junk food. Tell your kids that Nestlé is just changing their creative direction. Or you could be honest if that’s your parenting method of choice. The adjustment to healthy food is exponentially easier when it looks similar and tastes just as good, if not better, than the old junk food. You might just see your kids becoming even more active rather than falling on the couch while trying to digest their trans fat intake.
Instead of Pop Tarts choose
Healthy Pop Tarts!
See recipe at: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/10/01/healthy-pop-tarts/
Instead of Protein Bars choose
Natural Energy Bites!
See recipe at: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/
Instead of Doritos choose
Baked Tortilla Chips (with a hint of lime)!
See recipe at: https://www.brannyboilsover.com/2012/05/15/baked-tortilla-chips-with-a-hint-of-lime-2/
Instead of French Fries choose
Baked French Fries!
See recipe at: https://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-french-fries-i/
Instead of Oreos choose
Healthy Oreos!
See recipe at: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/10/24/healthy-oreos/
Instead of Raisin Bran choose
Almond Raisin Granola!
See recipe at: https://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1840
Instead of Butter-Lovers Popcorn choose
Healthy Microwavable Popcorn!
See recipe at: https://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/235
Instead of Deep Dish Pizza choose
Healthy Homemade Pizza!
See recipe at: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pepperoni-pizza-10000001599569/
Instead of Lunchables choose
Homemade Lunchables!
See recipes at: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2013/09/23/homemade-healthy-lunchables/
Instead of Sour Patch Kids choose
Sour Watermelon Gummies!
See recipe at: https://meatified.com/healthy-sour-watermelon-gummies/
Instead of Bagel Bites choose
Homemade Bagel Bites!
See recipe at: https://www.sprinklesofparsley.com/2010/11/homemade-bagel-bites.html
Instead of Easy Mac choose
Healthy Macaroni and Cheese!
See recipe at: https://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mac-and-cheese
Instead of Ice Cream choose
Homemade Frozen Yogurt!
(It can even still be CHOCOLATE)
See recipe at: https://dessertswithbenefits.com/healthy-chocolate-frozen-yogurt/
Now you can get the snacks you have always loved with the delicious taste of natural ingredients, all while getting even healthier! Walk right past that junk food aisle, and don’t look back. We may not be there, but we are all applauding you. Bask in it.
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