Family Fun Recipes 3 recipes your entire family can enjoy – from infants to adults

Mini Blueberry Muffins {Overnight Oats}

Ingredients:

2 tbsp chia seeds 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 cup non-dairy milk 1/4 tsp cinnamon, or to taste 1/2 tsp pure almond extract (or vanilla) 1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1/2-3/4 cup fresh blueberries (you might be able to use frozen but you’d have to decrease the milk) 3 mini blueberry muffins

Directions: In a small bowl, mix together the oats, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Add in the milk, syrup, and blueberries and stir well. Place in fridge overnight. In the morning, stir well and then crumble a few mini blueberry muffins on top. Serve without cooking and enjoy cold! Reference: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/03/24/mini-whole-wheat-blueberry-breakfast-muffins/#ixzz3ybOwxfFw

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Ratatouille with Pasta Spirals

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 large eggplant, cubed 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 yellow squash, sliced 2 zucchini, sliced 2 14 1/2 ounce cans diced tomatoes (with basil, garlic, and oregano) drained) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped basil 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 pound pasta, cooked Directions: In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Stir in eggplant and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until veggies are tender. Stir in basil and vinegar, and serve with cooked pasta. Reference: http://www.parents.com/recipe/pasta/ratatouille-with-pasta-spirals/

Melon & Berry Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups melon 2 cups watermelon 1.5 cup blueberries 1.5 cup watermelon 1 orange, juiced & strained 1 TBSP lemon thyme leaves Directions: Using a melon baller, cut balls from melon and watermelon (if you don't have a melon baller, cut into slices or small chunks). Combine in a large bowl with strawberries and blueberries. Drizzle with lemon juice & top with thyme (optional). Enjoy chilled! Reference: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/841/melon+and+berry+salad