Snack Time!

Fruity Avocado Dip

McCord paired avocados with pomegranate seeds and grapes. Don't have these fruits in the fridge? No worries -- blueberries, diced peaches, or sliced strawberries taste great with avocados too.

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Banana Peanut Butter Muffins

McCord's husband, Jon Gordon, a film producer, loves putting his own stamp on some of the recipes she cooks. He likes to spread some strawberry preserves on top of his muffin for a PB&J flavor.

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15 mins

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13 mins  at 400°F

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Granola Balls

These granola balls have just the right amount of sweetness and a crunchy, chewy texture. Take them to a playdate, and count on kids demanding seconds.

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20 mins

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Zucchini Coins

Squash for a snack? A clever name and a tasty dipping sauce turn this veggie into a kid favorite.

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15 mins

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20 mins  at 450°F

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From the forthcoming book Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh, and Easy Recipes, Catherine McCord. Copyright © 2012 by Catherine McCord. To be published on September 18, 2012, by William Morrow Cookbooks, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Reprinted by permission.

Originally published in the October 2012 issue of Parents magazine.

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