This week we’re teaming up with Litehouse Foods on the yummiest time-saving recess snacks and let me tell you – there is no shortage of flavor in these! When we think of easy and simple, we think of fresh, whole ingredients and just a handful of steps (because who has time for more of that these days?!) No matter where you may be this semester, these will surely help sweeten up the week.
We created 3 different recipes that can double up as a daytime snack, breakfast, appetizer or sweet treat after dinner – all versatile and delicious enough even for the pickiest eaters!
If you’re anything like me, when it comes to snacking you may not have time to whip up something fancy, but don’t want to necessarily sacrifice flavor. I love a good parfait whether it’s for breakfast, or something a little sweeter for a mid-day pick-me-up – this Crunchy Caramel Apple Parfait is definitely for those with a sweet tooth (guilty!) If your little ones love snacking on apples and caramel dip – then they will LOVE this too. I love how creamy and decadent this Litehouse Foods Old Fashioned Caramel Dip is, and that you can use it in so many different applications. The mixture of this rich caramel with cool, creamy Greek Yogurt and crunchy Salted Caramel Granola and warm, sautéed Starr Ranch Growers apples is truly a dream team of ingredients and not to mention – easy.
Next, we whipped up this incredibly simple Maple Poached Pear Balsamic Salad with Gorgonzola Crumbles – honestly, need I say more? I personally love this salad for a quick lunch, dinner, or even appetizer dish to impress guests. It’s pretty to display, and has a scrumptious array of fall flavors between the creamy Litehouse Foods Gorgonzola Crumbles (I put these on everything), the crunchy toasted walnuts, sweet and tangy Starr Ranch Growers pears, and drizzle of Litehouse Balsamic Dressing and a hint of honey – DELISH. This is a fan favorite in my household and my go-to for those lazy days where I still want to feel good about what I put in my belly. If you’re a WFH parent, trust me when I say the littles at home will enjoy this recipe to help build an advanced palate of fun flavors – because who said lunchtime had to be basic?
My inner child may have come out when I made these Kids Dark Chocolate Caramel Apple Pops – these are essentially your everyday Caramel Apple but MUCH easier to eat (and portion controlled). These are great because they allow the kiddos to have fun and get creative with their toppings. Feel free to go beyond the toffee pieces and pecans and be BOLD. Next time, we’re adding coconut shreds or even crumbled short bread cookies – yum! Best part is, you can eat the leftover Litehouse Foods Caramel Dip Single Cups and sliced Starr Ranch Growers Granny Smith apples as you go..who’s in?
There you have it – a few of our favorite snacking options to sweeten up the school week. Whether you’re a parent with kids of your own and looking for EASY options on-the-go with just a handful of staple ingredients, want to help incorporate your little ones into your food prep routine, or a teacher or parent looking to simplify your own snacking routine – these are all for you!
For week 3 of our Back to School Sweepstakes, we’re giving entrants a chance to win their very own prize package equipped with some of these Litehouse Foods goodies, a box of fresh Starr Ranch Growers apples AND a Kids Amazon Kindle Fire to help make home or classroom learning that much easier. To enter to win, head over to our Instagram – winner will be announced 9/4 at 12 PST.
Good luck and enjoy!