How to Make Avocado Shake

Avocados may be rich in fat but like any other fruit, they come with a lot of health benefits. Avocados are loaded with potassium, containing 60% more than bananas. Avocados can be bitter but that's nothing a little sugar can't fix.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Crushed ice

Steps

1. Add all ingredients in a blender.
   
2. Blend them well until all the chucks are gone.
   
3. Line the sides of your glasses with chocolate syrup.
   
4. Pour the puree in the glasses.
   
5. Decorate with ice cream and cherries or extra avocado chucks on top.
   
6. Enjoy!

Tips

Be careful in lining the sides of the glasses with chocolate syrup or it might be too sweet. Make sure the avocado isn't too bitter.

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Magic Cookie Bars

This is a great recipe from Kellogg's. It's simple to make and can be enjoyed by everyone as after school snack or even after dinner dessert. It's so delicious that they will disappear in no time!

Ingredients
6 cups Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal (crushed to get 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (6 oz or 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups (3 1/2 oz) flaked coconut
1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Directions
1. Combine Corn Flake Crumbs, sugar and margarine into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Mix thoroughly. With back of spoon, press mixture evenly and firmly in bottom of pan to form crust.

2. Sprinkle walnuts, chocolate chips and coconut evenly over crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over top.

3. Bake at 350° F about 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

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Easy Macaroni Salad

A quick and easy recipe for your barbecue or picnic. This simple macaroni salad recipe is our family favourite.

Ingredients:

1/2 kg elbow macaroni pasta, cooked, drained and chilled

2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp mustard

1 tsp sugar

2 tbsp vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Step

1. For the dressing, whisk mayonnaise, mustard, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl.

2. In a large bow, combine elbow macaroni and chicken breast. 

3. Pour the dressing onto the salad and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Cool before serving.

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Easy Chocolate Cake

Beloved by kids and adults everywhere, rich, moist chocolate cake is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients
2 cup granulated sugar
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup reduced-fat milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup hot water or hot coffee

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 9 inch baking pans with butter, and lightly dust the pans with flour. Set aside.
2. In the mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with the wooden spoon until they’re well combined.
3. Crack the eggs into the mixture and add the milk and oil. Beat on medium speed for one to two minutes until smooth.
4. Add the vanilla to the chocolate batter and beat on slow speed for one minute.
5. Pour the hot water into the mixture and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is slightly firm.
7. Because baking times vary slightly depending on ovens and elevations, do the toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; when it comes up clean, without any batter or crumbs sticking to it, the cake is done. If you don’t have a toothpick, use a fork or knife instead.
8. Place the cake pans on a cooling rack and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Invert the pans onto the rack and let the cake cool completely, about two hours.
10. Put the layers on a cake stand or plate before frosting or serving. Enjoy!

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Homemade Chocolate Frosting

Here is an easy homemade chocolate frosting to complement any cake, cupcake, or dessert. It's delicious and easy to make!

Ingredients
3 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup / 1 stick butter or margarine (softened)
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, gives a sweeter taste)

Steps

1. Using an electric mixer (or by hand), beat butter and cocoa until the mixture is well mix.
2. Add vanilla, icing sugar and milk.
3. Beat until the mixture is spreading consistency.
4. If frosting is too runny, add a little sugar or if it is too thick add a drop or two of additional milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency.
5. Have fun and enjoy the delicious taste of this special treat..

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Tips

• The icing should be of a consistency that can be easily spread without tearing the cake.
• If frosting is too thick to spread easily, add a drop or two of additional milk until frosting reaches the desired consistency.

Warnings
Avoid melting the butter; just "soften" it, because if not, it will be all liquid and you won't be able to spread it.


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Healthy Recipes for Toddlers

Make these toddler-friendly recipes that are delicious and healthy.

BLT Hamburger

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mustard

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 1/4 pounds of ground turkey

Turkey bacon

Steps 

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Mix mustard, ketchup, and light mayonnaise in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Form 1 1/4 pounds of ground turkey into four 3/4-inch burgers.
4. Wrap each burger with two slices of turkey bacon.
5. Grill until cooked through, about 6 minutes on each side.
6. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, toast the buns on the grill.
7. Put the burger on the bun, drizzle with mustard sauce, and top with tomato, onion and lettuce.

Make mini burgers for a kid-sized meal.

Fruit Salad with Couscous

Kids will love this for lunch or as a side dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vinegar

2 teaspoons of finely-chopped shallots

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup blueberries and raspberries

1 cup chopped nectarines

2 tablespoons chopped almonds

2 cups whole-wheat couscous

Steps:

1. Whisk vinegar, finely-chopped shallots, orange juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Fold in blueberries and raspberries, chopped nectarines, chopped almonds, and whole-wheat couscous.

Healthy Chicken Fingers

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon baking

1 egg

1 pound of chicken breast

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix flour, salt, pepper and baking powder in a shallow bowl.
3. Beat an egg in another shallow bowl.
4. Dredge 1 pound of chicken breast in flour, then in the egg, and back in the flour. Be sure to shake off excess flour.
5. Place on a baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, turn them over, spray, and bake for five more minutes.

Make dipping sauce by combining the 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard and 1/4 cup honey in a small bowl. Dip and enjoy.

Tip: A toddler should get between 1,000 and 1,400 calories a day, depending on size, activity level, and age.

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