When school children go back to school, it means goodbye to summer and hello to quick breakfasts, prepared lunches, and homemade snacks by mom. In the mornings, kids and parents alike breeze through breakfast as they get ready to prepare for school. In spite of the hurry, moms should make it a point to prepare a healthy, enjoyable (and easy to do) breakfast that everyone could eat on the table or on the go.

1. Back to School
When school children go back to school, it
means goodbye to summer and hello to quick
breakfasts, prepared lunches, and homemade
snacks by mom. In the mornings, kids and parents
alike breeze through breakfast as they get ready to
prepare for school. In spite of the hurry, moms should
make it a point to prepare a healthy, enjoyable (and
easy to do) breakfast that everyone could eat on the
table or on the go. At school, packed lunches may
be brought as an alternative to the cafeteria
offerings. After school snacks are much anticipated
since everyone would need a new burst of energy.
These are what the home cook must prepare for
during back to school season.
When planning for back-to-school meals,
remember that it should be quick to prepare, hearty
and nutritious, and varied so as not to bore the kids. Here, we’ve got recipes for quick and nutritious breakfasts,
lunches, dinners and snacks to help you with your meal planning.
Breakfast Recipes
Make sure your kids have a good day by feeding them a healthy, wholesome breakfast. Start with Amish
Apple Pancakes. The addition of grated apples to the batter not only makes them extra moist and flavorful, it also
adds a boost of nutrition to start their day. The Breakfast Banana Split is a nutrient-rich and creative meal out of
melon, pineapples, blueberries, bananas, and cereal mixed together with yogurt and honey try to visit some
cooking videos recipes. A glass of McDougall’s Rice Milk, made with milk, brown rice and vanilla extract rounds out
this breakfast sampler.
Lunch
After the kids get to school they’re going to need a good lunch to keep them focused. Pack their lunch
boxes with a handy meal to eat and which does not need to be warmed or heated. The Bread Pizza can be
prepared the night before and packed cold in your child’s lunchbox. It can also be served as an afternoon snack.
The same goes for the Quesadillas with Mushrooms and Cheese. Make a pan of Stewed Apples, refrigerate them
overnight and pack them in your child’s lunch for a tasty, healthy lunch dessert.
Cookies and Other Snacks
After spending the day with schoolwork, the kids are going to be hungry. Prepare them some cookies and
other snacks to tide them over until dinner time. Choose from any of these easy-to-make recipes for healthy snack
choices: Molasses Peanut Butter Cookies; Chocolate Fruit Cookies Recipe; or Oatmeal Cookies. Slices of cake
would also be a good snack served with a refreshing drink. This Citrus Cake has both fresh orange and lemon juices
mixed in for a tangy, fruity flavor. Cranberry Nut Bread, made with orange juice, cranberries and walnuts packs
plenty of taste and texture as well as nutrition. Spicy Roasted Almonds are both easy-to-make and good to eat. All
of these snacks can be made ahead of time and not only served after school but also packed in your kids’
lunches.
Back to School – Dinner Recipes
Be prepared to serve your family a good meal at the end of their busy day. Meat, chicken, vegetables, rice
or grains as well as fruits should be part of a completely nutritious dinner. Make Baked Chicken Tenders with Pasta
(video recipes for chicken). The tender chicken strips served over pasta and flavored with honey and apricot jam,
are sure to become a family favorite. The Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles can be started at the
beginning of your busy day and will be ready to serve when your hungry family is ready to eat. Made with fat-free
chicken soup, skinless chicken breasts, and whole-wheat noodles, it is also a great choice for dinner. For those with
food allergies, this Egg-Free, Wheat-Free, Milk-Free Meatloaf might be the perfect dish. Chopped potatoes and
grated carrots provide moisture as well as plenty of nutrition for this hearty dish.