Carmel Mountain Preschool Blog

CMP Organic Recipes

Banana Pancakes

By: Annie Emery Easiest, healthiest, most versatile, kid- loved breakfast yet. Fruit and protein packed, gluten free, this might just be your next go- to breakfast for the whole family […]

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Interview with Andrea Racca of Bobboi Organic Gelato

Finn’s 1st Gelato My husband, Massimo, is from Florence, Italy, so food plays a big part in our life. Anyone who knows me also knows that I am super anti-sugar […]

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Roasted Pepita Dip

By: Annie Emery This is a snack that started off as a variation of the all- familiar hummus (simply replace half the chickpeas with roasted pepitas in a classic recipe), […]

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Sweet Saucy Berries

By: Annie Emery The markets are flooded with strawberries and blueberries right now, they are SO good by themselves, but even better with this five -minute recipe. You can use […]

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Cheesecake Dip is a fun snack

Mint “Chocolate Chip Cheesecake” Dip Cheesecake Dip is a fun recipe for parties or just an after school snack.  The kids loved it, saying it looked like ice cream, and […]

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The Only Kale Chip Recipe You Should Have

By: Annie Emery Kale chips really can be an easy delicious salty snack that kids love, if you know the tricks. The main trick is to keep it simple, but […]

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Cowboy Bars

When you’re looking for a chewy, salty, chocolatey, gluten free, energy boost, these are just the thing! Done in just 20 minutes, start to finish, you may want to make […]

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5-Minute Avocado Dip

By: Annie Emery Let me share with you a kid-friendly, time-friendly alternative to traditional guacamole. This is so low-key, delicious, and healthy, lucky us our official state fruit is none […]

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Real Good Honey Granola Bars

By: Annie Emery Packaged granola bars are a great grab and go snack, but unfortunately many of them have so many preservatives and sugar that they look more like a […]

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Secret Brownies

By: Annie Emery This summer I worked at a bakery in a small town in Alaska, where I first had the luxury of a delicious gluten free brownie. Later, I […]

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

By: Annie Emery Chocolate Pudding that Wins! What makes this a winner? Chia! Chia is a serious powerhouse of sustainable energy. Just 2 tablespoons contain 11 grams of fiber, 4 […]

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Spiced Orange Date Bread

By Annie Emery Ingredients 1-3/4 Cups flour 1/4 Cup flaxseed meal 1 Tbs chia seed 1 Tbs baking powder 1 Tbs baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1 […]

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Mango Chutney

By: Annie Emery Expanding taste buds at a young age is a great way to develop appreciation for exploration. I love using spice to flavor and pushing the boundaries of […]

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Berry Breakfast Cookies

By: Annie Emery Good day everyone! I am pleased to share with you a recipe that is super easy, super healthy, and the kids really liked! It’s well rounded, yummy […]

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Asian Carrot Salad

By: Annie Emery This dish is quick, versatile, and sweet with a low glycemic load. One of my favorite combinations! If you own a food processor, large organic carrots are […]

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Passion Fruit Simple Syrup

“Passion Fruit Simple Syrup” Annie Emery Hello All! I think it is amazing the things we can find right in our backyard. For this month’s blog post, I would like […]

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Pumpkin Banana Oat Bake

Hello All! My name is Annie and I am the new chef here at CMP. I came from a small island in the Caribbean where fresh, organic produce was quite […]

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