Pete the Cat and the Bad Banana & Banana Bread!

Pete the Cat bites into a bad banana and decides that he never wants to eat bananas again. But Pete loves bananas! Will one bad banana cause Pete to give up one of his favorite foods? I'm hoping my banana bread will convince him otherwise!

Not only is this banana bread yummy, but its super healthy too! It's made with whole wheat flour and theres no added sugar. Mix in chia seeds for an extra boost of energy for those hard to get going school mornings. This same batch can easily be made into muffins, just cut baking time down (15-18 minutes depending on your oven- when toothpick comes out dry, you're good!)

Ingredients

1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
1cup mashed bananas (about 2)
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
*1 tablespoon chia seeds- optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 325° Spray loaf pan with cooking spray.

Beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs and beat, then whisk in the mashed bananas and water.

Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk together. Using a spoon, stir in the flour- don't over stir.

Pour the batter into loaf pan. You can sprinkle extra cinnamon on top!

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Let it cool out of the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.

Craft Connection

What you need;

Paper plate

yellow construction paper (or tissue paper)

brown construction paper (or tissue paper)

glue stick

scissors

Cut a moon shape out of the paper plate. Next, cut small squares out of the yellow construction paper and 2 brown tips for the banana top and bottom. Glue on the yellow squares and brown tips. Kids will love this simple craft that they can do all by themselves!

Did you ever get turned off by a certain food to never eat it again? What was the food and what turned you off?

When I Was Little & Grown Up Egg in a Hole

When I Was Little: A Four Year Old's Memoir of Her Youth is Jamie Lee Curtis's first children's book. The little girl in the story reflects on her life and how she has grown in her four short years. No more "silly hair" or wearing "floaties" in the pool, and no more eating "goo and yucky stuff"! Why eat goo and yucky stuff when you can eat all the scrumptiousness the world has to offer? Definitely one of the perks of adulthood! Read with children ages 4-8 and I'm sure they'll relate to all of the changes and to "not being a baby anymore".

Egg in a hole was so comforting as a child. I had no idea how simple it was to make, just how warm and cozy it made me feel. The ingredients were always on hand- usually one slice of white bread and an egg. I love it even more as an adult- it has evolved and matured along with me. It can be modified according to what you have in the fridge which is a great way to use up those groceries that may get tossed at the end of the week.

Ingredients

1 slice of bread (use what you have/love)
1 egg
1 slice of cheese (I used Havarti-use what you have)
5 spinach leaves (any veggie works)

Directions

Using a cookie cutter (or glass), cut a circle out of the center of the bread.
Heat the pan on a medium flame. Spray with cooking spray.
Toast up the bread in the pan for 2-3 minutes. I like mine extra crispy.
Crack egg in the hole. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the spinach and cheese on top of the egg and sprinkle with more salt and pepper to taste.
Cook about 2- 2 1/2 minutes.

Craft Connection

I got this idea from my sons kindergarten teacher who was amazing! When I saw his 100 year old self portrait, I knew I had to make it with my Books to Belly kids! I think this craft pairs well with this story. I love that most little kids see themselves as big kids, so its fun to see how they would imagine themselves at 100!

What you will need;

Construction paper
glue stick
cotton balls
eyes
buttons
cardstock & doily optional

Like the egg in a hole, use what you have in the house!! If you want to use different colored construction paper instead of cardstock- go for it...there are no rules. No eyeballs- make them out of paper.  Just have fun!!!

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat paired with healthier dirt cups!

In a Halloween themed twist on the classic "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly", the old lady manages to swallow a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, and even a wizard! I'm sure she would definitely swallow my healthy dirt cup that I paired with the story- we sure did!

Jello Simply Good is made with the good stuff like real fruit juice, vanilla bean, cocoa and no artificial flavors, dyes, or preservatives so I felt good using it in my dirt cups. All you have to do is mix in 2 cups of 2% milk and stir for 2 minutes. So easy- the kids can do it! Halloween- without all the bad stuff.

We do love trick or treating dressed up in costume and coming home with all that CANDY! Last year we donated some to the troops...it made us feel good and saved us from eating it all! You can donate yours too by going on Soldier's Angels Treats for Troops, searching your zip code for a location nearest you.

Healthier Dirt Cups

1 package JELL-O Simply good chocolate instant pudding
2 cups of cold 2% organic milk
1 box Annies Friends whole grain bunny grahams, crushed
1 bag of Black Forest organic gummy worms

Directions

Follow directions on JELL-O package. It takes 2 minutes to make!
Pour the cookies into a large zip lock bag. Using a rolling pin, crush the cookies.
In a cup or mason jar, add a scoop of pudding, then cookies. Repeat until you reach the top.
Add 2 gummy worms on the top.

Craft Connection

Along with the snack in each Books to Belly class, a craft is paired with the story. With There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat, we craft bat magnets to hang on the fridge or anywhere magnetic!

You will need;

toilet paper roll
black construction paper
white construction paper
glue stick
scissors
magnetic tape

First, flatten out the toilet paper roll. Cut a crescent into the top and bottom.
Next, cut 12 black circles out of the construction paper using the cap of the glue stick.
Cut 2 white circles using the same method.
Cut 2 small white triangles for fangs.
Cut 2 small black circles for inside the white eyes. You can use a hole puncher if you have one.
Cut out wings from the paper...I just "winged" it! LOL. I left extra space on the wings for where I would glue them to the toilet paper roll.

Glue the wings on first, then the black circles. Start with 3 circles on the top and continue down. Next, place the eyes and the fangs.

Once its dry, turn it over and place the magnet tape in the middle.

Have fun! And Happy Halloween to your little ghouls and goblins!

Baked Whole-Wheat Raspberry Doughnuts

Yes. I'm the mom sending heart shaped everything in the kids lunches! Don't hate me- join me! These aren't just pretty and yummy- they're healthy too! 

Popsugar moms posted these baked treats (yes, I said baked!) made from Weelicious. The raspberries were so appealing, I immediately knew I had to make them in heart form for V day. 

I'll be whipping up a couple of more batches because these bad boys went pretty quickly! I swapped out the buttermilk that the original recipe called for, for applesauce. I don't keep buttermilk in the house so I used something I had. They taste amazing and are kid approved! I'm happy to give them a healthier alternative to the greasy, fattening doughnut. 

Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Treats!

The heart wants what the heart wants. Ours wants rice krispies treats! In ode to Valentine's Day, ours come in heart form! 

If you're in the eye of the storm like myself, this is the perfect treat to make with the kiddies today. With just 3 ingredients most of you have in the house, you have the perfect edible arts and crafts project to create with the littles. You're in luck if you have Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and butter!

If you don't have heart shaped pans, don't fret. Simply lay out the rice Krispy mixture in baking pan and cut with heart shaped cookie cutters. Also- no biggie if you don't have the heart sprinkles. Just leave them out. 

You can use any sprinkles, chocolate chips, or candy pieces you have in the house. Spray the pan first to avoid sticking, then sprinkle in topping. If making bars, sprinkle out topping on wax paper before laying down mixture. If you want to do these for Valentine's Day, you can purchase the Wilton heart sprinkles and the pans on Amazon. 

Kidecals Name Labels

I cannot believe I am getting ready for back to school! I have mixed emotions about this. I love the carefree lifestyle of the summer. Summer allows us to stray from the routine that comes with the school year, kick back and enjoy the kids. I'll miss waking up and lounging around with them, spending days on the beach…just walking to the beat of our own drums.

I do, however, love labeling school stuff!  I label jackets, any clothing that can be removed, lunch items that can be lost, backpacks, folders, notebooks…etc! Kidecals makes this task a lot easier! There are so many labels with great prints to choose from. They are both washer and dishwasher safe! They are highly durable and will surely last the school year. 

The kids were so excited to get their kidecals in the mail. Max's comic book kidecals go with his Spiderman theme. Chloe's multicolor chevron print is so girly and pretty.

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LeanPops!

Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of the ice pops at the supermarket? Can be scary…and hard to pronounce! Even the so called healthy choices aren't so healthy once you read the label. We've attempted making our own in the past but the pops always seem to get stuck inside the mold. We haven't had much luck until trying LeanPops! They popped right up after letting them sit out of the freezer for a few minutes. The kids loved getting involved mixing in different fruits. We even added carrots to one. They were so quick and easy to make! I love knowing exactly what is going in them, and exactly what isn't! 

LeanPops are made of 100% food grade silicone, BPA free, latex free and non-toxic. The icing on the pop- they're dishwasher safe! Each comes with it's own lid so there are no messy leaks or spills while freezing! You can even re-cover and refreeze unfinished pops! 

We used whatever was in the house to make an assortment of pops. The timing couldn't have been better because Max had a terrible sore throat and wasn't able to eat anything but these! One didn't make the pictures because he ate it first thing in the morning. My kids love Chobani key lime yogurt so we filled one to try. It soothed his throat and he absolutely loved his frozen yogurt treat. We will definitely be making many more frozen yogurt Chobani treats in our LeanPops molds! 

 Wowza Watermelon 

• 1 cup cubed watermelon
• 1/3 cup of water

Blend in a NutriBullet or blender until smooth

Makes 2

Pineapple Express

• 1 cup pineapple
• 1/4 cup mango (3 slices)
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup of shredded carrot

Blend in a NutriBullet or blender until smooth

Makes 3

Blueberry Meet Banana

• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup of blueberries
• 1/4 cup of 2% milk (substitute milk of your choice)

Blend in a NutriBullet or blender until smooth

Makes 3

You can order your own by visiting www.LeanPops.com Mine are coming out of the dishwasher and getting refilled right away! Save $2 off of your July order.

Books to Belly: If You Give a Moose a Muffin & Yogurt Apple muffins

In my house, we are big fans of all Laura Numeroff books! IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN is a great children's story about asking for something that leads into many, many other somethings…(moms relate now)! The little boy in the story starts off giving moose a muffin- but the moose wants jam on his muffin. The moose comes inside for some of the mom's homemade jam. He wants more once they are all gone so they head out to the store; however, the moose finds himself chilly and asks for a sweater. The loose button on the sweater reminds him of puppet socks his grandmother used to make so he asks the boy for some old socks. Of course with a puppet show, you'll need scenery! One thing leads to another and moose asks for more and more from the boy. 

IF YOU GIVE A MOOSE A MUFFIN is part of the If You Give…Book community , a group of animals and their human friends who laugh and play together, go to exciting places, celebrate holidays, and eat delicious treats. Another favorite of ours from this community is If You Give a Pig a Pancake. Trying new foods and eating healthily is such an important part of raising my children. I have found that being in the kitchen together has opened my kids up to doing just that. They love participating in the preparation of the foods they eat. Sometimes they love new foods, other times- they don't. I'll never know if they'll like something unless I try giving it to them. Our Books to Belly posts inspire picky pallets to try new foods while also promoting a love of reading. I cannot think of a better way to connect to a story - than with food! 

Of course with this story- we had to make muffins! These apple yogurt muffins are healthy and taste like little apple pies! They are absolutely delicious and taste like your eating something bad! 

Apple Yogurt Muffins

What you need

• 1 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbs. packed brown sugar, divided
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chilled butter, divided
• 3/4 cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 egg
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. cubes
• 1 Tbs. flax seed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats

What to do

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray muffin cups with non-stick spray (or line with paper liners). In a bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.

2. Melt 1/4 cup butter. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and melted butter. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in apples; set aside. 

3. In a food processor, combine flax seeds, oats, and remaining butter and brown sugar. 

4. Fill muffin cups almost to the top. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp. of seed mixture. 

5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.
We hope your children love the muffins as much as they do the story! Enjoy!

Books to Belly: We're Going on a Bear Hunt & Trail Mix

The kids and I love a good trail mix. We make our own, mixing in our favorite healthy snacks. We make a big batch that's easily accessible- a great solution to grabbing a quick, healthy, satisfying snack on the go. You can even pre- bag it. We keep it simple by mixing up a granola, a nut, chocolate chips, and organic freeze dried yogurt bites. While making our latest batch, it reminded me of one of our favorite books, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. It was the perfect pairing with our trail mix.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury is about a family going on a hunt for a bear. On each page the family has to overcome different obstacles they come across in order to continue their hunt. As the family encounters each obstacle, they describe it by using sensory descriptions such as; long, wavy grass, a deep, cold river, thick, oozy mud, a big, dark forest, a swirling, whirling snowstorm, and a narrow, gloomy cave. By using a range of descriptive vocabulary, the reader can imagine themselves on a hunt. 

After reading the story, the kids and I threw on our jackets, grabbed our trail mix and set out for our very own hunt! Of course ours was not for a bear, so we completed the part of the story that is repeated throughout with our own animal we were hunting!

We're going on a squirrel hunt.
We're going to catch a big one.
It's a beautiful day!
We're not scared. 

Trail Mix

• 1 11oz bag of KIND or Bear Naked granola (I find the clusters bigger & easier to grab than other granolas-best for little hands)
• 1 bag of Happy Family Happy Yogis (look in the health/organic aisle in your supermarket)
• 1 cup of Hershey's mini milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup of cashews, almonds or nut of your choice

Happy hunting!!

Pure Barre

Pure Barre Experience

I've been a member of a gym since the age of 19. I go hard, then fall off the workout wagon at times! I'm like a yo-yo gym go-er! I was excited when Pure Barre opened in Oceanside to try something different and to mix up my usual spin/ weights and cardio routine.  The studio is absolutely beautiful and private. I like that passerby's cannot look in! It's so clean and the staff is warm and welcoming. I didn't feel intimidated at all. 

There was a good mix of woman in the class I took. There were both big and small, young and old. Using light weights and a small ball, Amanda (who was an AMAZING instructor) led us through exercises consisting of small isometric movements. I liked the use of the ball- I felt it aided in focusing on the area we were working on. We also positioned it behind our lower back during the ab portion of the class and it was just the support I needed. 

There were some parts of the class that I found difficult. Not a can't breathe- I'm going to pass out kind of difficult, more of a burning, shaking difficult! Some of the movements were hard for me to perfect but I believe that will come with time and practice. The instructor corrected my form a few times when I couldn't make my body do what my mind was telling it to! A beginners class is highly recommended. 

I was sore for a few days after the class. My ass hurt in places that haven't in all my years of squatting! This is a GOOD thing ladies! My abs were sore, also a very good thing! The old exercise motto, "no pain, no gain" promises greater value rewards for the price of hard or even painful work…Pure Barre delivers!

If you're looking to tone up for summer, Pure Barre is for you. I believe with consistency and determination, you can transform your body practicing Pure Barre techniques. Give it a try. I took one class and I cannot wait to go back again, sore ass and all! 

Visit Pure Barre of Oceanside at 3563 Long Beach Road/ Sands shopping center (516) 766- 0465 and mention Secrets of a Momaholic for 15% off any purchase by 3/31/14. Use coupon code OceansidePB. 

Chocolate Covered Pretzels - in 10 minutes!

There are so many things you can do with these chocolate covered pretzels- besides eat them! They literally take 10 minutes from start to finish! Max helped line up the pretzels on the cookie tray. I asked him to make a pattern with the vanilla and chocolate. My little sous chef was very proud of himself!

Ingredients

• 1 bag of pretzel tiny twists (I used Rold Gold)
• 1 bag of Wilton candy melts in light cocoa
• 1 bag of Wilton candy melts in vanilla
• Wilton micro heart sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°

Line up pretzels on a cookie sheet (parchment paper optional)

Place chocolate in the center of each pretzel

Put the pretzels in the oven for 2 minutes

Remove from oven and sprinkle on hearts

Let stand for 5 minutes

I wanted to give Valentine's Day gifts with a homemade twist, especially since Max helped make them. I bought mini ramekins and filled them with the pretzels.

I made some extra to use as cupcake toppers for Chloe's Valentine's Day party at school. She was very excited to sample one when she got home yesterday!

For the time these yummy pretzels take, the possibilities are endless. My friend Kelly first introduced them with M&M's in the center of the chocolate! I could not stop eating them! I filled a large mason jar with the extras…I'm sure they will not last very long!

                      Happy Valentine's Day!!

Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows

These chocolate dipped marshmallows are so simple to make- my 4 year old even helped make them! Unbeknownst to him, his didn't make the editing cut! This made for a fun afternoon with the feel of an edible arts and crafts activity. If you plan on dining in with your family this Valentines Day, this is the perfect interactive dessert you can make with your kids.

Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of jumbo marshmallows
• 1 12 ounce bag of Wilton candy melts in light cocoa (I melted 1/2 the bag)
• Wilton micro heart sprinkles
• Pink and white sprinkles
• Paper straws
• Wax paper

Direction:

Melt the chocolate following instructions on the bag. 

Line the counter with wax paper.

Push the straws into the marshmallow- do not push straw through the top.

Using the straw, dip the marshmallow in the chocolate while spinning it. 

Sprinkle desired amount of sprinkles on the melted chocolate of each marshmallow.

Lay on wax paper and let chocolate harden (20-30 minutes).

I purchased all materials except the jumbo marshmallows at Michael's. Find the jumbo marshmallows at your local supermarket.

Makes 12 marshmallows

Oatmeal on the Go

This quick, simple breakfast can be eaten on the go! Whether you drive or walk to school with your kids in the morning, I'm sure most mornings are rushed- leaving little time for sitting and eating breakfast. These oatmeal bars will keep your kiddies full until lunchtime- and the best thing is, you can pre- make them the night before!

My friend Gina of Skinnytaste made breakfast cookies and I was intrigued! I attempted making them but was missing the chocolate chips that the recipe called for. In place of the chocolate chips I used peanut butter- but it just didn't do it for the cookies! I was determined to make such a simple breakfast, so I got crack-a-lackin and came up with these oatmeal bars.

My husband ate 3 of these yesterday- this proves how good they are! Normally, he's not one for my healthy antics! Chloe had hers on our morning walk to school and loved the chocolate chips- she is my daughter after all! 

You can mix it up and throw in some raisins or craisins in place of the chocolate chips. In my house- chocolate prevails all! 

Yummy Mummy Marshmallow Treat

Seeing Chloe and Max's faces light up when they came home to these marsh-mummies was a treat in itself! They both love marshmallows so I kinda knew these easy Halloween treats would be a hit. I plan on making a batch for each of their classes fall festival celebrations - since I love seeing little faces light up so much!

I'm absolutely loving this fall. The weather, the festivities, the sweaters and boots, and of course-the food. I'm happy to be enjoying another season as much as I do summer! This is definitely a new found love for me- but I'm welcoming it with opened arms! The kids and I went pumpkin picking on a farm last week with friends. We went on a hay ride and fed some bunnies along with some other smelly animals! As much as I enjoyed myself, the city girl in me cannot handle smelly animals! Luckily there were also some good smells too, like that of roasted corn on the cob! The farm had it's own gourmet market that had many yummy things to buy such as zucchini chips and butternut squash & apple soup. My friend Gina and I shared a fresh mozzarella panini with balsamic reduction that was pretty darn good! The market is where I got the inspiration for these marsh-mummies.  It was a great day with friends and my favorite little peeps! 

Spaghetti Squash Mashed Potatoes

As a child, mashed potatoes were by far one of my favorite foods. My German grandma made them for me with almost every meal. Now that the weather is cooling off here in New York, my body is craving the warmth certain foods offer. Warm cups of tea, soups, oatmeal, and of course - mashed potatoes. I can't eat them like I did at Grandma's because I wouldn't want to house an extra ass on my body this winter- although it would provide additional warmth- it's not welcomed! 

I made spaghetti squash on it's own with a little salt, pepper, and butter but the kids didn't care for it much. I baked one in the oven yesterday and knowing the kids wouldn't eat it, thought blending it with some potatoes I was mashing would be ingenious! They were amazing- the kids ate them without any suspicions, and they made the perfect side dish for my roast beef. 

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

I'm a summer girl at heart. I love the beach, not wearing a jacket or having to bundle up the kids, and of course, flip-flops! My feet were seriously rejecting my boots the first day I wore them last week! However, fall...you had me at pumpkin! I embrace the fall by indulging in the many pumpkin-y treats this season has to offer. 

I like Chloe and Max to come home to a healthy after school snack. They both come have ravenous, as if they haven't eaten in days! This is when I introduce something new- giving them little choice to decline! Who would turn down a muffin served by a spider waiter anyway?

I wanted to make a healthier pumpkin muffin. I try to sneak wheat germ into anything I can because it's such a superfood. I used oatmeal instead of flour. Oats are low in fat, and are sodium free, cholesterol free, and preservative free. Oats add fiber, texture and a mild nutty flavor to baked goods. I had semi-sweet chocolate chips in the house and I knew the kids would definitely be more open to eating anything with chocolate!

Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup applesauce (I use Mott's Medleys because it has blended vegetables in it)
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/3 cup of old fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup of wheat germ
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbs pumpkin butter (optional)
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Line your muffin pans with cupcake baking cups- or spray the muffin pan with non-stick spray

Blend all the ingredients until mixture is smooth

Fill approximately 14/15 muffins with mixture

Bake 25 minutes or until tops are brown

These are even better the next day- so if you can, bake ahead! These don't just make for a great after school snack, they make a great breakfast as well!

Ghost Toast & Three Little Ghosties- Books to Belly Halloween Edition!

I bought these awesome ghost and bat cookie cutters to fulfill all of my quirky food fantasies for the kiddies! Target has lots of great Halloween goodies that make this time of year that much more fun. 

On our last trip to the library, the kids chose some books, one of them being Three Little Ghosties. Upon finishing their burnt toasties, the three little ghosties set off to scare some girlsies and boyses but their plan doesn't exactly work out for them! How much trouble can three harmless little ghosts get into in one night? Plenty! Maybe they are hanging around my house! 

We read our story before our breakfast of Ghost Toast which I made with fluff and peanut butter dotted eyes. You can also use cream cheese and dot jelly eyes. The bats are made with Nutella and I dotted the eyes with fluff. The kids ate this up like the ghosties were coming! 

Today was a perfect Books to Belly day. Both kids were home sick so it was a nice little reading activity to do with them. Chloe and Max enjoyed eating their ghost toasties while trying to scare one another like the ghosts in the story! Nothing like making connections! 

I hope your lil guys & ghouls enjoy this Halloween edition of Books to Belly!! 

Mummy Dogs- Revamped!

When I made these mummy dogs last Fall, Max was eating turkey and chicken hot dogs. As the seasons change, so does that of a newly 4 year olds palette! 

Once he had the taste of a beef hot dog, he wasn't going back. I don't mind him eating them at an occasional BBQ- however, I'm not giving them to him at home. I bought Applegate organic hot dogs because they are all natural, have no nitrates and are hormone free. They are also less fattening than your average hot dog. If he's eating a hot dog, I feel better giving him these!

Max absolutely loves mummy dogs! He was so excited when I gave him his lunch in it's little coffin! He was cracking up when he opened it up! You can buy the coffin at Michaels for $1.00! 

Mummy Dogs

• 1 package of Applegate hot dogs
• Pillsbury crescent rolls
• mustard

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Line a cookie sheet wit tin foil (no spray)
• Take crescent rolls out one at a time and cut into 1 inch strips with a kitchen scissor
• Wrap crescent rolls around the hot dog- there is no rhyme or reason to wrapping!
• Bake for 18-20 minutes 
• Let the dogs cool 5 minutes before dotting on mustard eyes! 

These are so simple - yet, so much fun! Enjoy!!!!