Make fruit fun! Orange Slurpees & Kiwi Bowls

Make fruit fun! Orange Slurpees & Kiwi Bowls

Orange Slurpees & Kiwi Bowls Orange Slurpees Thin-skinned, juice oranges (typically sold in a net bag) Straws (cut in half) 1. Roll a juice orange on a table; press firmly to get the juice flowing. 2. Wash oranges. 3. Cut a little notch in the top of the orange and stick half a straw in the notch. 4. Encourage kids to squeeze the orange to get the most juice. Kiwi Bowls 1. Cut a kiwi in half around the middle making two boat-shaped halves. 2. Serve with spoon so kids can scoop fruit out of the kiwi bowl.

veggie dippers Fresh, crisp & great for dipping!

Carrot sticks Celery Veggie Dippers Cucumbers Bell Peppers Cherry Tomatoes 1. Wash vegetables thoroughly. 2. Scrape carrots and cut into sticks (or use baby carrots). Cut celery and peppers into strips and cucumbers into slices. Keep cherry tomatoes whole (for children 3 and under, cut tomatoes in half to reduce risk of choking). 3. Place in cones, boats, or cups. Serve with or without dip. Get the kids to help prep the veggies or cut them ahead and store in a gallon-sized bag. Veggie boats and cups make a colorful splash grouped on a tray. Cones look perky propped in the circles on the side of a plastic milk crate. Look for veggies on sale!

Power Up + Crunchy, chewy, salty & sweet

Power Up 2 cups raisins 2 cups sunflower seeds 1. Combine raisins and sunflower seeds in large, gallon-sized bag. 2. Shake well to distribute raisins. 3. Put 1/4 cup into small cups, bags, or cones. Makes 16 servings. Chock full of protein, B vitamins, iron, and fiber, it s a delicious powerhouse! Keep portion sizes small (1/4 cup is the perfect size!!).

Popcorn High crunch, high fiber!

Popcorn Popcorn kernels Clean, lunch-sized brown paper bags, Optional seasonings: parmesan cheese, cinnamon, chili powder, nutritional yeast 1. Pour 1/2 cup popcorn kernels into a brown paper bag and fold over twice. 2. Place bag, folded side down, in the microwave for 1.5-2 minutes, or until popping stops. 3. Put 1 cup popped popcorn into bowls or cups for serving. Serves 10. Set up a seasoning bar so each person can shake on their favorite flavors. Let each student pop their own bag of popcorn if time allows use 1/4 cup kernels per bag.

Fruit & Cheese Kabobs Make healthy food fun!

Fruit & cheese Kabobs Red and green grapes Strawberries Melon cubes Cheese cubes or cheese sticks Skewers (cut pointy ends to reduce poking) or narrow plastic straws 1. Wash fruit thoroughly. 2. Halve strawberries, cut melons, and if using cheese sticks, cut into 8 pieces. 3. Thread fruit and cheese on skewers or straws, alternating between items. Look for fruits on sale. Curly straws look awesome. Group kabobs in a clean vase for a great presentation. Set up a kabob bar so everyone can make their own!

Quesadillas Wholesome and delicious!

Quesadillas Whole wheat tortillas Shredded Cheese Optional: Black beans (drained and rinsed) Onion Sweet or hot pickled peppers Salsa Low-fat sour cream 1. Lay quesadilla flat, put toppings on half, fold in half. 2. Place quesadilla in skillet or quesadilla maker. No oil needed. If using a pan, flip quesadilla after 1-2 minutes. 3. Cook until cheese is melted. 4. Cut into triangles. Serve with salsa and ow-fat sour cream. Guacamole is another great option!

Yogurt Parfaits Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert!

Yogurt Parfaits Vanilla yogurt Frozen mixed berries Granola 1. Place 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt in serving cup. 2. Add 1/4 cup mixed berries. 3. Top with 2 Tbsp. granola. For added appeal, serve in a clear cup. Let the berries thaw slightly before making parfaits. Can be made up to 1/2 hour before serving.

Fresh Fruit Quick snacks. Full of nutrients.

Fresh Fruit Bananas Apples Oranges Plums Peaches Grapes Rinse well and display in a bowl. A great snack for a busy day. Buy what s on sale. Invite kids to close their eyes when they take the first few bites so they can savor the sweetness of the fruit.

Cheese & Whole Wheat Crackers Easy, filling, tasty & high protein

Cheese & Whole Wheat Crackers String cheese or cheese cubes Whole wheat crackers 1. Put 6 whole wheat crackers into bowls or cups. 2. Add 6 cheese cubes or 1 string cheese. Show kids how to peel string cheese. Add apple slices for a nice flavor pairing.

Celery with Peanut, sun, Cashew, or almond butter Crunchy & smooth, the perfect combo!

Celery with peanut, sun, cashew, or almond butter Celery Choice of nut butter or sun butter 1. Wash celery well and cut into sticks. 2. Put 2 Tbsp. of nut butter into boats, cups, or cones. 3. Put 4 celery sticks on top so kids can dip as they go. Put peanut butter in celery and top with raisins to create ants on a log. Sun butter is a good alternative for those with nut allergies.

Chips & Salsa A crunchy favorite!

Chips & Salsa Buy a jar of salsa or make your own! For homemade salsa: 1 can (14.5 oz.) petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup diced onion 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Whole wheat or whole grain tortilla chips 1. Combine first 6 ingredients in mixing bowl. 2. Place 1/4 cup salsa into a cup. 3. Place 4-6 chips on top. 4. Serve with iced or fruit-infused water. Giving kids individual servings teaches about appropriate portion size, stops double dipping, and helps keep costs down.

Apple Slices With Graham Crackers & Peanut Butter A classic comfort snack

Apple Slices with graham crackers & Peanut butter Apples Lemon juice Graham crackers Peanut butter 1. Using apple corer, slice apples into 8 slices. Sprinkle with lemon juice to keep from browning. 2. Break graham crackers into small rectangles. 3. Put 1-2 Tbsp. of peanut butter in a boat or cup. Add 4 apple slices and 4 graham crackers. You can make peanut butter and graham cracker sandwiches if you ve got more time. Get the kids to pitch in!

Hot Chocolate & Hot Vanilla A soothing, calcium-packed treat

Hot chocolate & hot vanilla 4 cups 1% milk or almond milk Powdered hot chocolate mix Vanilla Sugar For hot chocolate : 1. Mix 4 cups milk with 4 Tbsp. of powdered hot chocolate mix and stir well. 2. Heat in a pan on stove over medium low heat, stirring continuously. 3. Makes 8 1/2 cup servings. For hot vanilla: 1. Mix 4 cups milk with 4 tsp. vanilla and 6 Tbsp. of sugar, stir well. 2. Heat in pan on stove over medium low heat, stirring continuously. 3. Makes 8 1/2 cup servings.

Fruit Infused Water Great taste without the added sugar!

Fruit-Infused Water Lemons Cucumbers Ice Water 1. Wash produce thoroughly and slice into circles. 2. Fill water dispenser with ice and water. 3. Place either lemons or cucumber on top and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes to infuse. Add the fruit after you add the water and ice. Otherwise, the water will appear cloudy and unappealing. Combinations: cucumber and mint, lemon and parsley, strawberry and basil

Keepin it Safe Food safety tips

Keepin it safe Wash hands and don t touch face, hair, body, clothes, or other germy things while preparing food. Keep cold foods cold (< 40 degrees) and hot foods hot (>140 degrees) Don t cross contaminate. Keep work surfaces clean. Use food grade preparation and serving dishes.

Beyond Pizza Affordable, easy meals

Beyond pizza Subway makes great customizable sandwich platters. Ask for a tray of meats, cheese, lots of veggies, whole grain bread, and condiments. This is usually cheaper and lower calorie than ordering individual sandwiches. Qdoba caters a good burrito bar. Put the accents on beans, veggies, and salsa. A baked potato bar is a great option. Microwave baking potatoes. Put out shredded cheese, veggies from the salad bar, and low fat sour cream. Pita pizza bar. Toast whole grain pitas. Put out tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and veggies. Bake or microwave until cheese is bubbly. If you order pizza, ask for whole grain crust, decrease the meat, add veggies, and go light on the cheese. Blot up excess oil with paper towels. 1-2 slices per person is plenty.