With a new school year approaching, it’s time to make sure you are prepared for your little ones' appetites after school. Shop locally! Get your ingredients from the various local farmers markets around Berks, including The Fairgrounds Farmers Market in Reading, Renningers in Kutztown, The Leesport Farmers Market and Echo Hill in Fleetwood, just to name a few. Here are a few quick and easy after-school snack recipes:
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- Charcuterie Kabobs. Take the charcuterie off the board with these perfectly proportioned kabobs. Stack a variety of meats and cheese paired with fruits and veggies for a balanced handheld snack. For the full recipe visit delightfulemade.com/lunchbox-turkey-ham-skewers.
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- No Bake Energy Balls.These energy balls can be personalized to your little ones’ liking and are a great way to add protein and fiber to kids’ diets. You can prep these over the weekend and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or for three months in the freezer. For the full recipe visit wellplated.com/energy-balls.
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- Frozen Yogurt Granola Bars.Packed with six grams of protein per bar, these frozen yogurt granola bars are a perfect refreshing treat after a long day of learning. Change them up with the seasons by using fruits that are best at the time of year you are making them. To kick off back-to-school season, consider using cranberries, grapes, pomegranates, apples and pears. For the full recipe visit healthfulblondie.com/frozen-yogurt-granola-bars.
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- English Muffin Pizzas.Every kid loves pizza. These English muffin miniature personal pizzas are a healthy twist to add fiber and protein to your child’s diet. Let your little one get creative by creating their own pizza with a variety of toppings. For the full recipe visit onceuponachef.com/recipes/english-muffin-pizzas.html.
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- Avocado Toast.Avocado toast isn’t just a hot trend for adults. Avocados are an amazing source of nutrients and healthy fats. Use a cookie cutter to cut your toasts into fun shapes and finish them off with various yummy toppings. For the full recipe visit pinchmegood.com/kid-friendly-avocado-toast.
