It’s that time of year…all of the kids are heading back-to-school and parents are looking for kid-friendly and easy-to-prepare recipes. All of the recipes featured here today take less than 40 minutes to make! They are all delicious, nutritious and have better-for-you ingredients. A few are from television personality and health expert Joy Bauer, herself!
All of these recipes are either made with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter® or Country Crock® – buttery spreads that are made with real, simple ingredients including delicious oils, purified water and a pinch of salt.
Breakfast of champions – these wholesome meals will get the kids’ school day started off on the right foot:
* Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Parfaits – A recipe from Joy Bauer – a mother of three – you can’t go wrong with this parfait that has apples, non-fat yogurt and quinoa – to give your kids the boost they need to ace that test!
Total prep/cook time: 15 minutes
* Mini Spring Veggie and Avocado Frittatas – Yet another recipe from Joy Bauer – that packs a flavorful punch – these frittatas that come in small, bite-sized pieces – are perfect for pint-sized eaters.
Total prep/cook time: 30 minutes
With these tasty morsels, you can give your child the energy they need to give it their all at soccer practice with these perfect afterschool snacks:
* Unfried Zucchini Fries – Your kids’ eyes will light up when they hear you’re treating them to fries for their snack – little do they know they’ll be munching on a more nutritious alternative.
Total prep/cook time: 30 minutes
* Snackin’ Mini Pizza Bites – A childhood favorite transformed into bite-sized sandwiches – delizioso!
Total prep/cook time: 21 minutes
* Easy Honey Mustard Potato Packets– Honey mustard makes everything a little bit better – and your little ones will love these potatoes that pack a punch of flavor.
Total prep/cook time: 40 minutes
Feed the family in just minutes with these easy – but nutritious – weeknight dinners:
* Fettuccine with Fall Veggies in a Tomato Cream Sauce – And one more from Joy Bauer – this pasta is so delicious your kids won’t even realize all the veggies that have snuck onto their plate.
Total prep/cook time: 35 minutes
* Buttery “Spaghetti”– A healthier version of your favorite pasta dish – get the nutrients that come with squash – but with that spaghetti taste you know and love.
Total prep/cook time: 35 minutes
* Easy Chicken Skillet One Dish Dinner – Easy is an understatement – but this hearty dish, while simple, tastes so gourmet no one will know it took you less than an hour to throw together.
Total prep/cook time: 35 minutes
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The Easy Honey Mustard Potato Packets sound great for the whole family. I can’t wait to try them.
The apple-quinoa parfaits sound wonderful.
I think my kids would love this! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh I love the Mini Spring Veggie and Avocado Frittatas and pinned it. I’m a bite size eater so we adults really appreciated these recipes too!
I love these recipes and shall try to,make them soon.
Thanks for these recipes. I always struggle with what meals to prepare when the grandkids are here and I think they would enjoy all of these plus they all look nutritious and healthy.
Good, different ways to start the day off with protein and fruit. Love the mini pizzas, and I’ve been wanting to try spaghetti squash for pasta but kindof nervous about it. Not sure how hard or the taste. Thanks for so many wonderful recipes to try that work perfectly for the school day.