The school year may look at little different this year, virtual classes, masks on, social distancing classes and activities. But what can remain the same, the food we eat. Here are 4 simple tips to making the transition back to school a little smoother.
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Eat Breakfast
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Frittata- eggs, veggies, pour into a pan or muffin pan. Reheat in the morning
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Oatmeal- Serve with berries or make overnight oats. Add flax seeds, hemp seeds, nut/seed butter or drizzle chia jam on top
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Smoothie- blueberry mango smoothie
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Yogurt with berries sprinkled with nuts and seeds
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Chia Pudding
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Sweet Potato Hash- make enough for the week
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Pack Lunch
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Bento Box Style
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Re-purpose leftovers
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Pre make sandwiches (PB & J Freeze well) use chia jam
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Soup- Make a large batch and freeze in smaller portions soup recipes
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Have set Meal Times (allowing for flexibility)
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Make a schedule for the family based on school/work schedules
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Limit all day snacking by using snack bins (have pre selected items in a bin)
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Fill Water bottles in the morning to stay hydrated
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Eat meals at the table, try to avoid eating in front of the computer or tv
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Make dinner simple and eat together
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Keep meals simple, keep meals balanced
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2:1:1: 2 servings of vegetables, 1 protein source, 1 carbohydrate
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Cook extra vegetables to save for another meals
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Chop vegetables ahead of time
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Serve the food in containers with a lid for easy cleanup
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If you have kiddos, involve them in the kitchen: setting the table, meal prep etc.
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