Anna Leszcynsk, a Health Educator and Nutritionist from Kaiser Permanente, discusses a few details about the City’s upcoming Splash ‘n Dash Egg Hunt (presented by Kaiser Permanente). She also has some healthy alternatives for your Easter basket!

Splash ‘n Dash Egg Hunt a Unique Twist on the Classic Easter Activity

The City of Santa Clarita Government’s upcoming event, the Splash ‘n Dash Egg Hunt (presented by Kaiser Permanente), is a unique take on the classic Easter activity: the egg hunt! Participants will search for eggs with hidden treats inside within the Aquatic Center’s Waterslide Pool, as eggs are released into the pool via the Aquatic Center waterslide.

The event is for children 10 years of age and younger.

Make Your Easter Basket a Bit Healthier with These Tips from Kaiser Permanente

With Easter activities soon to be in full swing, parents and loved ones will soon be putting together another iconic Easter item: the Easter basket! While Easter baskets are often filled with sweet treats, there are also plenty of options to make these treat-filled baskets a little healthier.

Kaiser Permanente’s Health Educator and Nutritionist Anna Leszcynsk shares some unique ideas that will provide all the classic Easter fun while keeping your children’s health and wellness in mind.

Almond Delight Recipe

One of those treats are her delicious Almond Delights, which Carrie and Dave got to sample! Check out the recipe for these sweet but healthier treats below.

Almond Delight
Homemade energy balls that don’t require food processor!! Have fun making them with your little helper and boost your family nutrition! Packed with protein, healthy fats, magnesium and fiber!

Ingredients:
1 cup crunchy almond butter
2 tsp almond extract (alcohol free)
1/4 cup honey
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 chocolate chips (72% cacao)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (no sugar added)
2 tbsp chia seeds
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Directions:
⁃    Combine almond butter, almond extract and honey in large mixing bowl.
⁃    Mix together oats, chocolate chips, coconut shreds, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt in separate bowl.
⁃    Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
⁃    Shape 12 balls and put them on muffin tray and refrigerate for few hours to harden. Store in air tight container in refrigerator.

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