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Back to School

Recipes, tips and ideas to stick to your budget this year with low-cost lunches, simple snacks and more!

Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Protein Waffle Sticks

These Protein Waffle Sticks are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. With filling waffles, sweet applesauce and punchy cinnamon, they’re flavorful and satisfying for the whole family.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Apples and Walnuts Applesauce Quick Oats

This easy and nutritious recipe is great for school mornings. It comes together quickly and provides satisfying sweetness and crunch that the whole family will love.

5 mins

2 Serving(s)

Breakfast Popcorn Granola

Add an unexpected twist to your granola! This Breakfast Popcorn Granola is salty and sweet, combining nuts, seeds and popcorn for an unbeatable crunch.

50 mins

24 Serving(s)

Cheese-Stick Taquitos

These Cheese-Stick Taquitos come together with just four ingredients, getting crispy and melty in the air fryer. They’re cheesy and hearty, perfect as a main dish in your child’s lunchbox.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Chocolate Chip Protein Waffle Sticks + Peanut Butter Dip

Prep these Chocolate Chip Protein Waffle Sticks for a fun weekday breakfast. Between the wholesome waffles, peanut butter dip and sweet chocolate chips, these are sure to become a family favorite.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Fizzy Mango Smoothie

Help your children enjoy fruit, stay hydrated and avoid sugary drinks this summer with a Fizzy Mango Smoothie! This bubbly and fun drink is sure to become a family favorite.

5 mins

2 Serving(s)

Great Grains Breakfast Bars

Packed with whole grains, nuts and almond butter, these wholesome breakfast bars offer a nutritious and delicious on-the-go option.

25 mins

24 Serving(s)

Hummus and Veggie Pita

This simple, satisfying pita is perfect for packed lunches. With hearty hummus and tangy fresh veggies, it's a wholesome and nutritious option for kids and adults.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Mini Shrimp Po'Boy

These Mini Shrimp Po’Boys might be a simplified version of the original, but they pack major flavor that’s sure to satisfy.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Peaches and Cream Applesauce Quick Oats

This is the perfect back-to-school breakfast! With just a few simple ingredients and five minutes, you and your kiddo can enjoy naturally sweetened, comforting Peaches and Cream Applesauce Quick Oats.

5 mins

2 Serving(s)

Pot Pie Loaded Potatoes

These Pot Pie Loaded Potatoes are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! You can assemble the potatoes and toppings separately, then let everyone customize their own dish.

50 mins

6 Serving(s)

Protein-Packed Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

This mac and cheese uses a secret ingredient for a boost of protein: chickpea rotini pasta. Swap out the broccoli for spinach, cauliflower, carrots, peas or carrots—whatever your family likes best!

20 mins

4 Serving(s)

Raspberry Protein Waffle Sticks + Yogurt Dip

These waffle sticks are a great make-ahead wholesome breakfast for busy school mornings. Mix in raspberries and top with yogurt for added sweetness that’s sure to satisfy.

15 mins

4 Serving(s)

Sheet-Pan Chicken and Veggies with Lime

This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners! Featuring chicken, peppers, onions and lime, this zesty recipe is great on its own—or, it can be repurposed into a quinoa burrito bowl or quesadilla.

1 hr

6 Serving(s)

Sheet-Pan Sandwich

Make these Sheet-Pan Sandwiches for easy and delicious weekday school lunches. With flaky crescent dough, oven-roasted turkey, and roasted red bell peppers, these sandwiches are a flavorful, satisfying main dish in any lunchbox.

1 hr 5 mins

12 Serving(s)

Simple Meatball Sliders

These Simple Meatball Sliders are a fun and delicious dinner for the whole family. Featuring gooey mozzarella, filling meatballs, zesty marinara and lightly sweet King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, they’re a true crowd pleaser.

30 mins

6 Serving(s)

Skillet Pork Chops and Gnocchi

This easy dish features satisfying gnocchi, hearty pork chops, zesty lemon and fresh apples. Cook each ingredient separately so your family can mix and match, choosing the ingredients they like best to complete their own plate.

25 mins

4 Serving(s)

Skippy Confetti Breakfast Bars

These colorful, fun bars are made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, honey, yogurt, and oat cereal. They’re a great option for make-ahead and on-the-go breakfasts.

25 mins

24 Serving(s)

Special K Breakfast Bars

Crispy, fruity and delightful, these breakfast bars made with Special K cereal are a quick breakfast or easy after school snack.

25 mins

24 Serving(s)

Strawberries and Hazelnut Spread Applesauce Quick Oats

These quick oats are perfectly sweetened thanks to a secret ingredient: applesauce! Layer strawberries and hazelnut on top for a decadent yet nutritious breakfast.

5 mins

2 Serving(s)

Tomato-Mozzarella Kabobs

These kabobs are bursting with fresh flavor from tomatoes, mini cucumbers and mozzarella pearls. French bread and optional yogurt ranch dip make this a hearty lunch favorite for kids and adults.

10 mins

6 Serving(s)

Unicorn Slushie

Help your kids cool down this summer with this Unicorn Slushie! It comes together quickly—just blend up an apple juice slushie and pour grape juice over the top for a refreshing beverage that looks and tastes awesome.

5 mins

2 Serving(s)

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