Snack Time!

Creamy, crunchy, sweet, or savory, these healthy munchies from food blogger Catherine McCord's new cookbook, Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh, and Easy Recipes, will match any kid's mood.

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Catherine McCord and her son, Kenya, 5, often cook together. Here, they're making avocado dip. See the finished recipe on the next slide.

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Fruity Avocado Dip

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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

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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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Granola Balls

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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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Zucchini Coins

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

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