Healthy Easter Treats For Kids

Easter is right around the corner, and that of course means plenty of
candy and treats for the kids. Not only does the Easter bunny bring
sweets in the form of chocolate bunnies and eggs and of course the
always popular marshmallow peeps, but the kids also receive plenty of
candy at school and from grandparents. As parents, we want to provide
our kids with some healthy alternatives to all this candy for Easter.
Not only is it better for our little ones, it also eliminates the
constant whining for candy, or the stack of sweets that
lasts until Halloween.

Asparagus in Lemon Garlic Dressing

I love asparagus.  I grew up having it with a thick, cheesy hollandaise sauce on it though.  Umm, haven’t dared to get my kids hooked on it in that way.  lol  But this is the time of year that asparagus is plentiful.  This yummy recipe is nice and creamy, but without all the fat.  Plus it has a lot more flavor to it.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk or skim milk
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
24 fresh asparagus spears, woody bases snapped off and discarded (the thinner the stalks, the less stringy)
Poppy seeds (optional)