Mealtime Magic: Easy Back-to-School Recipes

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I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and Country Crock want to share some easy recipes to start your school year off right!

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