Kids are going back to school and mornings are becoming hectic. These back-to-school recipes can save the day.

Turkey Wrap Two Ways
Turkey Wrap Two Ways Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

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

Very Veggie Turkey Wrap
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

Zesty chipotle mayo, lots of veggies and turkey make for a tasty, healthy wrap.

See more: Thai Turkey Salad

PBH Panini

PBH Panini
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

Peanut butter, honey and apples make for one sweet sandwich.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars
Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht

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.

See more: Go Nuts for Peanut Recipes

Easy Cold Fried Chicken

Cold Fried Chicken Sandwich for Back-to-school recipes
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

Perfect for a lunch box and no microwave access, cold fried chicken is easy to transport.

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Green Veggie Dip

Green Veggie Dip
Photo credit: Rebecca Denton

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

Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

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

Eat Your Veggies Scones
Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht

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.

See more: Farmers Market Freshness

Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits With Homemade Granola

Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Cinnamon Granola
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

Crunchy granola blends perfectly with sweet strawberries and creamy yogurt in these easy parfaits.

Chocolate-Dipped Tangerine Slices

Chocolate-Dipped Tangerine Slices
Photo credit: Jessi Heggan

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.

See more: 4 Fruity Dessert Recipes for Summer

Fruit Salsa

Fruit salsa
Photo credit: Jeffrey S. Otto

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.

See more: 4 Flavorful Pepper Recipes to Spice Up Summer

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