Energy Bites & Tacos

So the school schedule has been tricky, trying to eat healthy on a much more rushed schedule.  Lucky for us we had some leftovers which helped with the tighter schedule.

Breakfast--Left over Oatmeal
Lunch--We aren't focusing too hard on this one yet, it is whatever we can quickly pack or a school lunch.  Eventually this will be an area of concentration, but not quite yet.
Snack--  Energy Bites

This is a recipe my mom gave to me and it is quite yummy and on the healthier side.  My kids really liked this.

1 c. oatmeal
1 c. toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until throroughly mixed.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like.  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.  Makes about 20-25 balls.

Dinner--Taco
Toppings:  Cheese, Olives, onions, red peppers, avocados, lettuce, tomatoes, lettuce
Rules:  Kids could choose two things that they did not want to eat on their salad.  Everything else they had to take at least three pieces of.    Since the peppers and onions are the least favorite, most opted to take the avocado (something they normally would never eat).  Knight also tried tomatoes, which he does not like normally and said that something funny had happened to his taste buds and they were normally gross but he liked them today!  Yes!!! I think my evil methods must be working.