Kids are going back to school and mornings are becoming hectic. These back-to-school recipes can save the day.
Don’t let the year go by sending the little ones with bland sandwiches and processed snacks. Take a few minutes to prepare healthy, delicious, kid-approved snacks and meals. Sneak in fresh veggies, fruits, lean proteins and important nutrients through recipes approved by even the pickiest eaters.
Check out these helpful back-to-school recipes to make mornings better while keeping the kids healthy and happy.
Very Veggie Turkey Wrap
Zesty chipotle mayo, lots of veggies and turkey make for a tasty, healthy wrap.
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PBH Panini
Peanut butter, honey and apples make for one sweet sandwich.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
These easy, kid-friendly Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars can be made with your favorite flavor of jam or jelly. They’re perfect for adding to school lunches for the kids, enjoying as an afternoon snack or even serving as a dessert.
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Easy Cold Fried Chicken
Perfect for a lunch box and no microwave access, cold fried chicken is easy to transport.
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Green Veggie Dip
Get your kids to eat their veggies with this tasty dip. Made with avocados, cream cheese and a combination of chives, parsley and basil, Green Veggie Dip is the perfect summer appetizer for a crowd. Serve it alongside a colorful spread of your favorite veggies or as a dip for crackers.
Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies
Add a sweet treat to any lunchbox this year with Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies. Sweet cookies become “crusts” for these mini dessert pizzas. Perfect for back-to-school treats.
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Eat Your Veggies Scones
Looking for a tasty way to sneak in more vegetables? Whole-grain Eat Your Veggie Scones feature summer veggies like sweet peppers, onions and spinach, and they pair perfectly with both morning eggs and lunchtime salads and soups.
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Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits With Homemade Granola
Crunchy granola blends perfectly with sweet strawberries and creamy yogurt in these easy parfaits.
Chocolate-Dipped Tangerine Slices
Try this quick, no-bake dessert recipe. Decadent dark chocolate pairs perfectly with tart tangerines in these easy Chocolate Dipped Tangerine Slices. Little ones don’t like dark chocolate? Make a quick switch to milk chocolate.
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Fruit Salsa
A fruity take on chips and salsa, this sweet summer party favorite invites you to dip crispy cinnamon-sugar-coated tortillas into a chunky fruit salsa.
