Back to School – Back to Snack time!

    By: Jacqueline Gomes, RDN, MBA

    After school snacks are just as important as the activities that follow them. Make sure your child is adequately hydrated after sports and has a nourishing snack to support physical activity.

    • Apple & Eve® 100% Apple Juice delivers a delicious blend of tart and sweet apples with no sugar added and no artificial flavors or colors.
    • Keep snacks simple with bananas, nut butters, string cheese, bagels, hummus and yogurt just to name a few.
    • Balance snacks with two food groups like bagel & nut butter or fruit & cheese!
    • Get your kids involved in planning; kids are more likely to eat foods they were involved in choosing.
    • Don’t forget about food safety. Include an icepack for items that are meant to stay cold like yogurt, pudding or hummus.
    • If your child comes home before activities, keep washed fruit on the counter ready to eat.
    • Try to model nutritious and healthy habits for your child as they will be more likely to follow in your footsteps!

     

    Hummus Three Ways

    Hummus

     

    Base Ingredients:

    • 3 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • 2 chopped garlic cloves
    • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tsp salt

     

    Classic Hummus 

    Directions:

    1. Combine all base ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Divide evenly into 3 separate containers.
    2. Serve with vegetables, pita or crackers.

     

    Beet Hummus 

    Ingredients:

    • ¼ cup chopped beets
    • ¼ cup Apple & Eve 100% Juice Apple

    Directions:

    1. In a small pan combine beets ingredients. Place on medium to high heat and bring to a boil.
    2. Simmer for about 10 minutes until a fork can easily go through the beets. Allow to cool.
    3. Combine cooked beets with one container of base hummus until smooth.
    4. Serve with vegetables, pita or crackers.

     

    Sweet Potato Hummus

    Ingredients:

    • ¼ cup chopped sweet potato
    • ¼ cup Apple & Eve 100% Juice Apple

    Directions:

    1. In a small pan combine sweet potato ingredients. Place on medium to high heat and bring to a boil.
    2. Simmer for about 10 minutes until a fork can easily go through the potatoes. Allow to cool.
    3. Combine cooked sweet potatoes and one container of base hummus until smooth.
    4. Serve with vegetables, pita or crackers.

    Recipe: Apple & Eve®