Let’s face it, school lunches don’t provide for our children the nutrition we hope they do. The meals contain processed foods, mystery meats, and french fries are considered the vegetable. Don’t even get us started on the fact that the only drink choice is milk unless they have a doctor’s note. Our kids take water with them to school but if they eat school lunch they are forced... 

This French Toast Bake was so yummy it was gone before we could even take pictures of it! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted (We like Earth Balance) 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided in half 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 Cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 loaf French bread or Wheat bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (We chose to just tear into chunks) Directions: Prep Time: 15 mins... 

Granola Kids help the earth by picking up litter and give their tips to be a little more ”green.”  You don’t have to spend an hour picking up trash…just start with the little things. See a piece of trash on the ground? Pick it up. Don’t throw you trash on the ground. Be kind to our planet. Watch the kids in action and then put it into action for yourself!  Read More →

To purchase a wall chart with this information go to www.greenleafy.org COPYRIGHT: Liz Cook 2005 FATS (Essential Fatty Acids): Essential for brain and nerve function. Vital to get lots of Omega 3 Flaxseed Oil Hempseed Oil Rapeseed Oil Olive Oil Green Leafy Veggies Avocados Nuts: (Almonds, Hazelnuts) Olive oil is great for cooking All oils should be fresh and stored in a dark, cool place. PROTEIN: Used... 

Watch Jordyn, a 7 yr old Granola Kid, make TOFU TACOS!  Read More →

Granola Moms decided to explore some more natural products to color our hair with! It was quite an adventure! Christy found one that was completely natural using only henna for the coloring. It was a little more involved but worth trading convenience for health and safety. Stephanie’s product wasn’t quite all natural because it contained some hydrogen peroxide. It did however have organic... 

Get started eating healthier by following this list of delicious recipes that are either Granola Moms Originals or Granola Moms Favorites. Mock Tuna Spread Sandwich (This also great as a salad over mixed greens with slices of tomatoes.) Taken from The McDougal Quick and Easy Cookbook 1 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans (Drained and Rinsed) 1 Celery Stalk, finely chopped ¼ Cup finely chopped onion ¼ finely...