Easter is coming up, and for many of us that means a big family brunch followed by a massive helping of candy — think Cadbury Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are not “TERRIBLE” for you, weighing a basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week which, as you know, leads to you & your family feeling sluggish and groggy. Whether you're making a basket for a friend, little one, or someone special in your life, there are definitely some more fun and healthy ideas to sneak in along with a few pieces of candy.

Our hope for you this Easter will be to enjoy your family and celebrate Christ’s resurrection! Honor the amazing body that God has given you and fuel yourself with nutritious treats this Easter! This Easter we challenge you to step away from the candy and overconsumption, and instead focus on the real reason for the holiday Jesus' resurrection, and the blessings He has given you!

Alternative Egg Stuffers

Money
Spring clothes
Bathing suits
Play dough eggs
Spring flowers like tulips, dahlias, or lilies.
Puzzles
Small toys
Stuffed bunnies
Stickers/Tattoos
Magnets
Disposable cameras
Packets of seeds and gardening tools
Silly Putty (it even comes in its own egg)
Pastel-colored socks
coupons for a special outing or later bedtime

Here are some of our TransFit Team's favorite nutritious Easter snacks to share with your family! We have many more healthy, family friendly recipes - click here.

Add baby carrots to a small flowerpot full of hummus for a fresh snack. Serve with additional veggies or crackers.

Add sesame seed eyes and a carrot nose to hard-boiled eggs for a protein filled snack.

Recipe from Fire and Flavor — Recipe from *Fire and Flavor*

Grilled Chicken with strawberry feta salsa

Salsa

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
½ cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 avocado, peeled and diced

Chicken

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
4 (6- to 8- ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Directions:

FIRST In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, onion, lime juice, feta, and oil; set aside.

NEXTPreheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Grill chicken for 6 minutes per side or until meat thermometer reads 165° F. Loosely cover chicken with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes.

LAST Add chopped avocado to salsa and season with salt and pepper; toss gently. Top chicken with salsa and serve.

We pray that you fix your eyes of the resurrection of our Savior this Easter! He is RISEN! We look forward to helping you transform in body, mind, and spirit!

Blessings,

Team TransFit

As a child, I always loved Easter. I loved the egg hunts and the Easter baskets, but most of all I loved being able to do these things with my family. As I grew up, I noticed that in stores Easter started seeming less about our risen Savior and more about gifts, prizes, and candy. I could walk down the grocery aisles and see shelf after shelf of sweet tarts and chocolate bunnies. These bunnies always seem so promising on the outside but are hollow inside, much like Easter is becoming to many families. This Easter I challenge you to step away from the candy and overconsumption, and instead focus on the real reason for the holiday Jesus' resurrection, and the blessings He has given you! Praise!

"It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory" Proverbs 25:27

There are so many ways to make Easter a healthy, fun day for your family!

Having an Easter egg hunt? Fill the eggs with small toys like army men or bouncy balls, sea shells, stickers, temporary tattoos, secret notes, or any coins you may have lying around the house.
Can't decide what to put in an Easter basket? Make a fun theme for each of your kids and fill the basket with items accordingly. If your child's spring break is after Easter, try a beach basket filled with toys for the sand and a towel. If your child loves making art, like my Lyla does, fill their basket with coloring books, markers, stickers, etc. If your child likes getting their hands dirty, include some flower pots and seeds in their basket. If you've got a sports fan on your hands, toss in a football and then get some practice in the backyard later.
Need some cute snack ideas? Try the following recipes!

Add baby carrots to a small flowerpot full of hummus for a fresh snack. Serve with additional veggies or crackers.

Add sesame seed eyes and a carrot nose to hard-boiled eggs for a protein filled snack.

Slice sweet potatoes length wise, then use a bunny cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Toss in olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper. Bake for 15 minutes in a 415 degree oven.

Above all remember to give thanks to God for a wonderful day spent with family, friends, food, and love.

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" Corinthians 10:31

Blessings,

Caroline

Enjoying a Healthy, Joy Filled Easter! 🐣🌸

How to have a healthy, joy-filled Easter!

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