Fruit and Veggie Fun
Children have so much to learn in the kitchen. Here are a few ideas for getting them involved:
- Let children break florets from broccoli or cauliflower.
- Have children measure frozen veggies before cooking them.
- Let children sprinkle herbs or seasonings onto veggies or salads.
- Play "I Spy" in the grocery store to see how many fruits and vegetables they can find. Think about not only fresh produce but canned, dried and frozen.
Apples are great any time. Try this crunchy idea for a quick breakfast or after school snack - perfect for both kids and adults!
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 apple, gently rubbed under cold running water
- 1 Tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, etc.)
- 3 Tablespoons dried cherries, cut in half
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water. Cut apple into four pieces. Remove the core from each apple quarter.
- Lightly spread nut butter on each apple quarter.
- Sprinkle dried cherries on the nut butter. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
- Serving Size (2 slices of apple):
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g, includes 9g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 4%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
This newsletter was originally writted by Carol Schwarz. It was reviewed and updated in 2025.