Now that summer is here and kids are more acitve, it’s even more important for kids to eat healthy. Yogurt not only provides an excellent source of calcium and vitamins, but it is also cool and refreshing – which is especially useful on hot summer days. What is great about this Fruity Yogurt Snack, is that by making it yourself, you can customize the flavor to suit your child. If you paln ahead, you can also involve your child in the selection of the fruit, and have them prepare it (blend in the fruit). Depending upon your child’s age, they could be fascinated at how the yogurt changes color to match the fruit they added in (this works especially well with juicy fruits like berries).

Ingredients:

- Plain Low-fat or vanilla-flavored yogurt
- Fresh fruit of choice, cut into small pieces
- Honey or maple syrup (to be added only if a little extra sweetness is desired)
- Granola (optional – adds fiber)

Directions:

1. Mix fresh fruit of child’s choice into low-fat unsweetened yogurt.
2. Add a dash of honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness if desired
3. Sprinkle granola on top for crunch (a kid friendly texture).

You’ll be amazed at how fast the yogurt disappears when kids get to flavor it
themselves.
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