I always love when a brand gets behind real nutrition for families! I know it seems like all major food brands should be, but alas, that often isn't the case. Sacrificing nutrition for the sake of cutting costs and "improving" flavor (really?) is what most brands are all about.
As you all know I've been a big fan of Horizon for a long time, the fact that they now offer their milk with DHA (in the Omega-3 family) is a great option for families who are trying to find ways to provide more nutrition for their family.
Often kids love milk but are also picky eaters and not as likely to consume the variety of foods necessary for the optimal diet so this is a great way to offer that extra nutrition.
Before I bore you completely with my nutrition soap box, let me just say that adding Omega-3 to your family's diet doesn't have to be difficult and can actually be amazingly tasty!
My kiddos LOVE granola! When I found out that Flax Seed is one of the best sources for Omega-3 I immediately started adding it in when I make our homemade Granola.
Granola is an amazingly versatile food. We eat it with dried or fresh fruit, as cereal, with yogurt and the list goes on.
Homemade Granola
6 Cups Oats
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar (or substitute if desired)
1/2 Cup Flax Seed
1/4 Cup Powdered Milk
3/4 Cup oil (we use Extra Light Olive Oil)
3/4 Honey
1 Tbsp Vanilla
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. On a cookie sheet mix the dry ingredients. Put the honey, oil and vanilla in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute (should only be warm not hot). Pour the liquid mixture over the dry mix on the cookie sheet and blend until all dry ingredients are coated. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool to warm then immediately transfer to an airtight storage container (if you wait too long it will harden and stick to the cookie sheet).
Fun Tip!
My favorite thing about this recipe is... when you go to rinse your hands after mixing, put just a little warm water on your hands and scrub....makes the most AMAZING sugar scrub and leaves your hands feeling great!
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DHA belongs to a category of healthy fatty acids known as Omega-3's. DHA is a major structural fat in the body, and has been shown to support brain, heart and eye health. Not only is DHA found in foods like salmon and eggs, but it can also be found in Horizon® Organic Milk enhanced with DHA Omega-3. Learn more about Horizon’s commitment to healthy families at http://www.horizondairy.com/everyday-nutrition/dha-omega-3/
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon. The opinions expressed by me do not necessarily reflect the view of the Horizon Organic brand.
