Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites

Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites

These Cocoa Dusted Honey Roasted Peanut Energy Bites are our family’s version of energy bars.  Energy bars have become American’s favorite snack. Take a tour down the energy bar aisle and you’ll find over 35 different brands and 150 individual...
Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

Kids and After-Dinner Snacks (I.E. Fourth Meal): Friend or Foe?

[5 minutes into dinner] “I’m full! Can I be done?” [15 minutes later] “I’m hungry! What can I have for a snack?” After-Dinner Snacks: The Fourth Meal  Sound familiar? An after-dinner snack can be a blessing and a curse. It can help some kids get in nutrients that are...
McDaniel Bite-Sized Reviews | Cauliflower Crackers

McDaniel Bite-Sized Reviews | Cauliflower Crackers

Welcome to “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews” | Cauliflower Crackers It’s a weekly series we’re calling “McDaniel’s Bite-Sized Reviews!” Every other week, we’ll share a popular food, drink or supplement one of our MNT Registered Dietitians tried, reviewed and rated. With...
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders with Slaw | McDaniel Short-Cuts

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders with Slaw | McDaniel Short-Cuts

Last weekend, when I crossed my hometown border of Tennessee, this plant-loving girl started craving BBQ chicken sliders topped with slaw. Growing up, there was a drive-thru BBQ restaurant next to my gymnastics center. After weekend four-hour long practices, nothing...
Addressing Picky Eating with Food Critic Cards

Addressing Picky Eating with Food Critic Cards

Last week, I met with the team from Brown and Crouppen for a meal planning workshop. As any parent would expect, the topic of picky eating came up. I got the following questions: “How do I make one meal for one family?” “When they refuse to eat what...