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BACK TO SCHOOL


Arm yourself with these delicious and creative kid-friendly recipes with the school year underway. Store-bought snacks can be expensive and are often packed with sugar, fat, salt and preservatives, so try these nutritious and delicious ideas for Back-To-School!

AFTER SCHOOL YOGURT POPS
A delicious, sugar free, healthy dessert or snack. that’s quick & easy!

  • 1-1/2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries or blueberries)
  • 16 ounces plain yogurt
  • 3 teaspoons honey

Place the berries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add the yogurt and honey and blend until well combined. Pour into popsicle molds or small paper cups and place a popsicle stick in each cup. Freeze until solid.

HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
This tasty snack is best when homemade with your favorite things!

  • 1/2 cup Corn Chex Cereal
  • 1/4 cup dried banana chips
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit, chopped
  • 1/4 cup carob chips

In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

BANANA SNOWBALLS
Kids (and adults alike) will love these sweet treats!

  • 3 medium-sized bananas, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • sour cream
  • shredded coconut or chopped peanuts

Freeze the bananas on a tray covered with wax paper for 3-4 hours. Dip the frozen banana pieces into the sour cream, covering completely. Then roll them in coconut or peanuts. Return the coated pieces to a tray and freeze for 1 hour more.