It’s hard to believe school will be back in session this month. It seems like summer just began! To help make the transition a little less painful, we’ve come up with some fun recipes to start the school year off right. From breakfasts that will put a smile on their face to lunches that aren’t your typical sandwich and chips, plus after-school snacks and easy dinners for those busy sports practice nights.
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OUT OF THE BOX LUNCHBOX FILLERS
Think outside the box when it comes to filling your kids' lunchboxes. We're sharing a few ideas that go beyond the standard sandwich, chips, and dessert, but we encourage you to have fun creating your own combos.
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CRITTER TOAST
This "recipe" is all about improvision. Grab your favorite bread for toast and then prepare to make some adorable animal faces with spreads like cream cheese, Nutella, peanut or other nut butters, and some fruit. Be creative and change it up!
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15-MINUTE MINI QUICHES
These quick and easy little portable quiches can be made with a wide variety of ingredients and pack the protein of eggs to give kids a good start on their day. They can even eat them in the car on the way to school!
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DRAGON BLOOD SMOOTHIE
Smoothies are a perfect breakfast option for the car ride to school or an afternoon snack. The vivid magenta color of this one makes it more attractive to kids than the green options.
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DAYBREAK COOKIES
Instead of handing them a PopTart as they head out the door, give them a couple cookies. Bake a batch of these tasty, healthier breakfast cookies to keep on hand for busy mornings and breakfast on the go.
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SHARK QUESADILLAS
Make these toothy quesadillas ahead of time, then create a Shark-cute-ry Box by putting them in a lunch box with a side of goldfish crackers, Fruit Gushers snacks (especially the red ones!), and a Hawaiian Punch. Great for Shark Week viewing parties
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WHEELIE YUMMY PASTA SALAD
Pasta salad makes a perfect lunch option. The wagon wheel shaped pasta and ham and cheese make this one a hit with kids.
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APPLE NACHOS
Peanuts and applies are a natural pair and give a little protein boost after a day at the desk. If peanuts are a problem in your home, you can easily substitute caramel topping for melted peanut butter, other varieties of granola, and other types of
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PIZZA LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
Kids love pizza and this tasty pizza-lasagna hybrid can be made ahead and used as a lunch box filler or served up with a salad for a quick dinner.
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SUSHI-STYLE SANDWICHES
Kids love this creative way of serving up the usual sandwich. You can substitute any of their favorite condiments and different types of lunch meat and cheese sticks. You can also replace bread with tortillas for easier wrapping.
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CRUNCHY CHICKPEAS
This crunchy treat will be your new go-to healthy snack. Whether you make them plain or spice it up, you’ll be grabbing them by the handful and wondering why you ever ate chips before!
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ONE POT GARLIC SHRIMP & BROCCOLI
One pot recipes are always a great go-to for busy nights and we love our sweet white Wild Georgia shrimp!
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EASY BURRITO BOWLS
Grab a rotisserie chicken and make these tasty burrito bowls that everyone can customize with their own favorite toppings.
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AIR FRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS
You don’t need to hit the fast-food driver-thru! If you have an air fryer at home, you can make these easy and delicious chicken nuggets in less than an hour.
