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Who says cake has to have flour, fat, and sugar? Not us! In fact, I made this cute and quick"fruit" cake moments before my kids walked in from school. The first thing they wanted to do was take a bite out of it! In fact, the neighbor boy got really close to it and proclaimed how delicious he thought it was.
Of course all I had to do was use:
- 2-4 pineapple rings (from a can)
- watermelon cut into rings
- small slice of banana (to hold the candle)
- 1 candle
Adorable, right? I got the idea from Produce for Kids, who right now has a bunch of easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks; all using produce of course! 
These "Ideal Meals" are part of a new campaign to help kids eat healthy, as well as donate money to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Between May and July, by purchasing produce at participating stores, a portion of your money will be donated to local children's hospitals.
Other produce for kids recipes I like include:
- The party cake I made
- Super Duper Oatmeal Pancakes
- Veggie Frittata and Raspberry Plum Yogurt Parfait
- Peach and Tomato Salsa
...and tons of more delicious fruits and veggie ideas that your kids will love!
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Posted In Snacks, Fruits and Vegetables, SHK news, Blog, Birthdays, Berries, Pineapple, Watermelon, Vegetarian, Gluten Free |
May 25, 2011 
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05/25/2011 4:30am
Thank you for sharing this site! I saw tons of great ideas. I particularly loved the Zesty Pasta Salad recipe and am going to make it to take in my cooler to a convention next weekend!
Rebekah
05/25/2011 4:37am
the guacamole tomato boats look so fun! my twins just love anything that they can help mash up and if it is green all the better!
gwen
05/25/2011 5:05am
great recipes! can't wait to try the peach muffins & the tuna wraps :)
thanx!
05/25/2011 5:18am
The turkey burgers and rainbow salad is my favorite dinner idea, or at least the first one I think I would try.
Ginny
05/25/2011 5:36am
Fruity Vanilla Oatmeal sounds Yum. And what is it about having fruit on a stick anyway? LOL Kids love it.
Wendy
05/25/2011 6:15am
This is awesome! Not only do they supply with a healthy food item but then give you sides to put with it! Love it! I am always looking for a healthier option to PIZZA! (We would eat for every meal at my house.) So I would definately have to say the Pita Pizz-Ahhh!
05/25/2011 6:27am
I want to try that peach and tomato salsa!! I love to add salsa to my meals!
05/25/2011 6:46am
I am a big snacker. I can't go more than 2 hrs without eating, so I have to be thoughtful about my snacks to ensure a healthy day of eating. I think that making smoothie pops would be a great summer treat! or dessert :)
Lindsay Haley
05/25/2011 6:47am
I am going to make pizz-ahhh this weekend when friends come for memorial day!!!!
Evelyn
05/25/2011 7:38am
How exciting! I love find new recipes on-line. I think the tropical smoothie & breakfast pizza sounds awesome and it's something I can tackle! TFS
Selvi
05/25/2011 7:57am
Grilled Veggie Panini looks yummy! Love your cake, i need to try that. Thnx!
susan
05/25/2011 8:01am
cant wait to try the Lemon Broccoli fettuccine..what a great resource!
Kari
05/25/2011 8:14am
All of them look delicious. Thank you for sharing the site! Since my husband recently went deep sea fishing and we now have a bunch of fish chopped up in the freezer, I would have to say that the Orange Salsa Tilapia is one that we will definitely be trying! Mmm!
Dallas
05/25/2011 8:15am
Thanks for the new site! I am always looking for new recipes to try. I will definitely be trying the PB Fruit Roll Up. My son is on a PB&J kick and I want to change it up a bit.
Thanks!
Veronica
05/25/2011 8:27am
Thank you for sharing! I would first try Oven Baked Onion Rings & Chicken, since I like feeding my husband healthier versions of the "naughty" foods he likes.
Carla
05/25/2011 8:34am
I want to try the Lemon-Broccoli Fettucine, but sooooo many of the recipes look delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Anne-Marie A
05/25/2011 8:46am
I want to give the Beany Cheese-tada. I think my daughter would really like that for lunch.
Miriam
05/25/2011 9:00am
Oh oh! I want to try the Breakfast Tacos and Tarts...but honestly there were SO MANY! Thanks for sharing!
Emily G
05/25/2011 9:12am
I want to try the sunshine peach muffins (yum!) and the baked onion rings!
Sarah
05/25/2011 9:16am
I fell in love with this site immediately! I am so glad you shared it with us! I think the tropical chicken with watermelon salad looks super interesting. We tend to get into meal ruts and eat the same things over and over. This looks like an awesome way to mix things up a bit!
Janalyn
05/25/2011 9:20am
Wow, lots of yummy recipes to try. I think I want to make the Lemon Broccoli Fettuccine. Yum!
Nicole
05/25/2011 10:45am
I like the PB&J Roll-Up...always looking for ways to make PB&J more fun and this should do it. Also like being able to cut it into bite-sized portions which makes it easier to eat at school and on the run!
Missy
05/25/2011 11:02am
The "Fuel-up French Toast" and "Peach and Tomato Salsa" sound devine.
Emily
05/25/2011 11:16am
I've got to make that Pita Pizz-Ahhh! I just barely discovered pita bread and my kids have been begging me to buy it again. Now I have a great excuse. Great resource, Amy. Do you think Brian would mind if I served that pineapple ring cake for his birthday next week? ;)
Hilary Richards
05/25/2011 11:19am
Creamy Chocolate dippers sound like a delicious snack. Easy, too. I usually have all those ingredients in my house.
rebecca
05/25/2011 11:23am
mmmmm....i like the breakfast potatoes recipe because my daughter has to eat gluten free and that really puts a limit on power packed breakfasts without getting into a rut! these would be so tasty...and much fresher than the frozen kind:)
Tammy1409
05/25/2011 11:26am
What a great website! I think we'd have to start with something really tempting like the Creamy Chocolate Dippers here!
Carla
05/25/2011 11:50am
I am going to try the Greek Penne Pasta with Shrimp - we do a similar meal with rice, but I would never have thought to try it with pasta and shrimp! Thanks!
Emily C.
05/25/2011 11:54am
What a cute cake. I think we'd love the smoothie pops as a healthy and delicious alternative to the colored, sugar popsicles all around.
Cecilia Baker
05/25/2011 1:01pm
Watermelon does not last long in our household, I would try the tropical chicken and watermelon salad, it sounds delicious!
Lisa
05/25/2011 1:05pm
I'm excited to make the Smoothie Pops for my kids this summer! Great site.
sarah
05/25/2011 1:05pm
I can't wait to try the breakfast pizza! My kids aren't that into plain eggs, so I am excited to try something new with them.
Whitney
05/25/2011 1:27pm
I'm going to try the Tropical Smoothie, Breakfast Tacos, and Sassy Tuna Sandwich.
Charlene
05/25/2011 1:52pm
Wow, looks like there are lots of yummy new recipe ideas to try. I'm going to try the Lemon Brocolli Fettucine tonight! I love that it has all of the nutritional information.
Lisa
05/25/2011 2:41pm
My favorite meal idea is the Turkey Burgers & Rainbow Salad. It looks simple, but still healthy and tasty.
Carol
05/25/2011 3:23pm
I love the Teddy Bear Birthday Cake. My 2 year old would absolutely go crazy for that one! For me though... Apply Pumpkin Muffins sound delicious!!!
sheree
05/25/2011 3:46pm
owww the Grilled Veggie Panini sounds so yummy! thanks for the site its so bookmarked!
Deanna G.
05/25/2011 4:29pm
I like the Teddy's Bear's Birthday Cake!
http://www.produceforkids.org/healthy_eating/ideal_meals/lets_do_snacks/teddys_bears_birthday_cake
Cathie
05/25/2011 7:46pm
Oooh, the ABC dip looks great. I'm a sucker for anything with avocado. That's how I picked my entrée at dinner tonight!
Amanda Starr
05/26/2011 6:55am
So cute, will have to try that!
Smoothie Pops & Super Cereal Mix sounds like a great summer time snack after being at the pool, must try.
Tonya R.
05/26/2011 11:53am
There are a lot I would love to try. I really like the peanut butter dip and the oatmeal pancakes!!
Kimberly
05/26/2011 12:38pm
$100 in free groceries!!! Whoop whoop!!!!
We're trying the A-B-C dip under lunchbox faves tonight. Gotta love all of that fiber!!!
Lisa
05/26/2011 12:56pm
They all looked great! I liked the oatmeal pancakes and the veggie fritatta. (Breakfast is my favorite!)
05/26/2011 3:59pm
The Greek Penne Pasta with Shrimp looks fresh and filling!
My next choice would be the Cheesy Tomato Sandwiches.
How could anyone, young or old, not crave these?! :)
Amanda B.
05/26/2011 8:09pm
What a fun site!! I love the turkey veggie "sushi" - so fricking adorable!! And now I am so hungry after looking at all the pictures...
Michelle
05/27/2011 3:53am
Your cake is so cute.
I wanna try the turkery burgers and rainbow salad. Such good ideas!!
05/27/2011 9:19am
IM loving the cake idea cuz ds can't have wheat..and so many more but this is quick and healthy substitute at times :)
Lori Z
05/27/2011 10:16am
Creamy chocolate dippers. What a great alternative to all those sugar laden fruit dips they sell!
Krista
05/27/2011 10:41am
I know my daughter would love the PB Fruit Rollups! Perfect for lunches or after school snacks.
Jen K.
05/27/2011 10:48am
I LOVE thier website! Great lunchbox ideas! I know my son will especially love the peanutbutter and fruit roll-up. Guess that's what I will try first!
Amy
05/27/2011 6:07pm
Love this site! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to try the guac tomato boats!
05/27/2011 11:31pm
YUM! They all look good, but I really liked this one: Oven Baked Onion Rings & Chicken
Kristyn
05/28/2011 8:50pm
Oh my goodness, so many yummylicious ideas to choose from and try out!!! However, the Greek Penne Pasta with Shrimp really caught my eye. Since my 2 1/2 year old enjoys shrimp, I'm sure he'd love this one, too :-)
05/29/2011 9:10am
I would love to try those PB rollups. Lunchtime is always a hard challenge for us - dinner is always planned and goes smoothly, but I need quick and easy lunch ideas my kids will eat. I think these PB rollups are it, I may need to modify without PB for my 1 year old though...
05/30/2011 9:28am
I would love to try to make the Roasted Chicken and Vegetables recipe! Both of my kids love chicken and veggies! What a great website!
Heather K.
mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com
Sharon
05/30/2011 9:58am
Cool recipes! I like the Lemon Broccoli Fettuccine. Thanks for the entry!
kolpin
05/30/2011 12:30pm
i like the Turkey Burgers & Rainbow Salad, yum
kolpin4680 at gmail dot com
@nola727
05/30/2011 12:51pm
Thanks for the chance to win. I like the recipe for the Tangy Grilled Chicken & Sheppard Salad
nolagirl727 at yahoo dot com
amy
05/30/2011 6:19pm
Wow! So many great dishes! I'm going to try the tuna wraps. We are big fans of wraps in our house! :)
Christa
05/31/2011 12:48pm
I think the Fruity Pitootie Smoothie & Mozzarella Avocado Omelet combo would be a hit here. With a family of 8, every grocery dollar helps!
Bonnie P
05/31/2011 4:38pm
I would like to try the Sausage Veggie Cassoulet
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05/26/2012 5:31am
I have been looking for a yummy, healthy pancake recipe! I am going to make the Super Duper Oatmeal Pancakes! My kids love everything that is in them....so I am sure they will love it! Thanks!