Welcome to Simply Sugarless, our monthly sugar-free recipe column written by Starr Struck's own Sara Meeks. Once per month, Sara picks a "regular" recipe and adapts it into a sugar-free version of that same recipe using only natural sweeteners (fruit, sweet veggies, etc.). A perfect option for those trying to eat less added sugar on a daily basis. Take it away, Sara... I have officially survived birthday season in my house. With all four of our family members celebrating within seven weeks of one another, it gets just a little crazy around here during the first part of the year. One of the biggest challenges during this season? Limiting our sugar intake when all we’re doing is celebrating. I refuse to remove ice cream or special treats on our big days, but I do whatever I can to cut back on sugar during the other peripheral celebrations. So, without further ado, this is the birthday treat our oldest son brought to school instead of the more traditional sugar-filled options (I’m looking at you, cupcakes). The four and five year olds loved these little friends and even declared that it was one of their favorite snacks of the year! How’s that for an endorsement? I’ve added a few notes below the recipe so be sure to check those out before getting started. Also, I should be upfront with you and tell you that this is not a quick process. Yes, grabbing something from the grocery store would add about an hour back to your life, but if offering a pretty special and sugar-free snack is on your priority list, give this a try. Don’t forget you can decide to make only a couple of these (with whatever fruit you have on hand) if you’re not in need of a snack to feed 20+. Ha! A SUGAR-FREE BIRTHDAY TREAT: STRAWBERRY ALIENS Hands-on time: 45 minutes-1 hour (depending on quantity) Yield: As many as you need and/or want to skewer Ingredients:
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{Created by modifying this recipe.} I mean seriously, Sara?!? How cute are these little creatures? I'm not surprised that all the kids loved these things. Thanks for sharing!
View more Simply Sugarless recipes and/or learn more about the column + Sara here. You can also follow Sara + her fam on her fun photo-a-day blog, Small City | Big Days. Comments are closed.
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