Healthy Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bars – Easy
/in Uncategorized/by Carlow Childcare CommitteeLooking for a healthy sweet snack you can feel good about? These Healthy Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bars are so simple and easy to make, you’ll be amazed how good they taste for breakfast and snacking! All you need to make these scrumptious Healthy Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Bars are oats, peanut butter, bananas, a little maple syrup, chocolate chunks and walnuts. Save the chocolate chunks for the top of the bars to make them look pretty.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: banana, breakfast, chocolate, chunky monkey, chunky monkey bars, cookies, brownies, brookies, snack, gluten-free muffins, oats, vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats or for gluten free option, use gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut butter you prefer
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1-3 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar or sugar of choice
- 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- Optional ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chunks or chips of choice optional for vegan option use vegan chunks or chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a med-large mixing bowl, mix together the oats, mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup and walnuts until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the batter in the prepared pan and spread out on an even layer.
- Top with chocolate chunks or chips, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Kim Lange
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National Beep Beep Day 2021
/in Uncategorized/by Carlow Childcare CommitteeThe online ordering facility is now open. It is important that childcare providers place their orders for RSA Beep Beep Day packs without delay to have them in time for National Beep Beep Day.
As a result of Covid-19 and associated restrictions with regards to ordering and manufacturing across the world, we have very few of the high visibility vests available this year. But the good news is that we do have adequate stocks of Simon and Friends booklets and posters all of which are invaluable when practising basic road safety skills with the children. We also hope to have all high visibility stocks replenished once again for next year’s campaign.
Should you have any queries or difficulties, please feel free to email education@rsa.ie .
Kind Regards,
Regina
Regina Staunton
Senior Road Safety Promotion Officer I Road Safety Education Department
Creative play idea
/in Uncategorized/by Carlow Childcare CommitteeWhy not combine outdoor play with indoor play today.
Gets the kids to design their own playing pieces for X’s and O’s by painting pebbles and then using them to play the game.
Effective Food Safety Part 1
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MONDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 10:00 UTC+01-12:00 UTC+01
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Lets Give Treats a Break
/in Uncategorized/by Carlow Childcare CommitteeGreat Healthy Snack ideas
Keep their hunger at bay with these healthy snack ideas
Healthy snacks can help keep up children’s energy levels between meals, and are a great opportunity to give their diet a nutrition boost. You can help them grow into healthy adults by making sure they are snacking on food that is good for them.
For some great ideas why not check out SafeFood.ie
https://www.safefood.net/healthy-snacks-for-children
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Healthy routines start with sleep
/in Uncategorized/by Carlow Childcare CommitteeChildren need sleep to help them grow and develop healthily.
As parents, we’re aware of the health risks for our children from too many “treat” foods, too many sugary drinks or not being active enough. But did you know that sleep is also important for children’s health?
Sleep is central to a child’s health and wellbeing. For children, it influences their development in many ways from managing their emotions to the development of their thought-process and physical health.
Lack of sleep can increase the risk of a child becoming overweight which could lead to obesity, heart disease, and even cancer as they get older. Sleep affects our appetite and being up for longer means there are more chances to eat, which can mean gaining weight.
Our experts say that healthy routines often start with sleep. And a regular routine at bedtime can really help improve children’s sleep as it helps our body clocks develop into their natural, regular rhythm.
In this video our Chief Specialist in Nutrition, Dr Marian O’Reilly explains how sleep can impact on our health and diet.
It can be hard to stick to a bedtime routine especially as children have been out of their school routine. Research shows these factors help develop a good bedtime routine:
- Developing a positive experience between parents and children at bedtime – things like talking to your child, reading or singing before bed. Along with hugs and kisses to say goodnight.
- Washing before bed. Cleaning teeth, washing faces, having a bath or shower all help set up a good bedtime routine
- Having main meals at least two hours before bedtime. A healthy snack can be eaten in the hour or two leading up to bedtime.
Aim to get enough sleep for your child’s age
Children of different ages need different amounts of sleep and while there are no exact amounts, in general, children aged between five and 12 need at least ten hours of sleep – this of course can vary between children.
Aim for:
3 – 5 year olds | 11 – 12 hours at night, plus a daytime rest of up to 1 hour |
5 -12 year olds | 10+ hours |
over 12 year olds and teenagers | 8 – 9 hours |
For babies and toddlers
About 6 months old | 10-11 hours at night plus 3 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours for 2 of the naps) |
About 9 months old | 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours) |
About 1 year | 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1 – 2 hours) |
About 2 years | 10-12 hours at night plus 1 daytime nap (1.5 – 2 hours) |
https://www.safefood.net/start/sleep?fbclid=IwAR3zKCv1yRhNpAiQSr07_Tf8Po7rBIlRdgsjd4aSPLARZW4YOie-sCYEhb0
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