Faith’n’Family – Taste-Test Panel: School Meals, Simple Snacks, Cooking with Kids

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Laura Morton MS, RD, Nutrition Educator with the STL District Dairy Council, brings in delicious snacks for our panel of taste-test judges. Because today’s treats are school meals, simple snacks, and easy foods kids can prepare, we have a panel of 8th Graders from Immanuel Lutheran School, Olivette, MO: Christian, Nisia, Makayla, and Justin. Learn more about the STL District Dairy Council and find more delicious recipes at stldairycouncil.org.

Recipes from today’s program:

Yogurt Dip: Sweet
Makes 1 serving
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Stir all ingredients until combined. Serve with apple slices and whole grain graham crackers.
180 Calories, 0 g fat, 20 g protein, 28% DV Calcium

Yogurt Dip: Savory
Makes 1 serving
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons ranch dressing or 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix powder

Stir all ingredients until combined. Serve with veggie sticks and whole grain crackers.
180 Calories, 0 g fat, 20 g protein, 28% DV Calcium

Apple Quesadillas
Makes 1 serving
1 flour tortilla
1 small apple, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Lay tortilla in a pan and top with shredded Cheddar, then apple slices. Fold tortilla in half and cook until golden brown on both sides. Slice into 4 triangles and serve.
230 Calories, 15 g fat, 15 g protein, 31% DV Calcium

Fizzy Milk
2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread
¾ cup cold milk
½ cup sparkling water or seltzer

Mix 2 tablespoons room-temperature hazelnut spread and 3/4 cup milk in a glass. Quickly stir, then pour in 1/2 cup seltzer. Serve immediately.
280 Calories, 12 g fat, 9 g protein, 30% DV Calcium

Coconut Energy Balls
1 cup medjool dates or raisins
1 cup cashews or walnuts
¼ cup ground flax seed
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup vanilla whole milk yogurt

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Form 1 oz balls and roll into additional coconut to coat. Store in the refrigerator and enjoy for a quick energy boost!