RECIPES
Developed by Nutritionists, Approved by Kids
3 R’s of Our Recipes
Relatable - appeal to kids Reachable - budget friendly Repeatable - simple and consistent
Our recipes are always affordable and quick to prepare, using ingredients that are widely available in mainstream supermarkets. They can be adapted to accommodate dietary restrictions and must be flexible to allow for substitutions and modifications. They are low on utensil use for easy clean-up, and most importantly, the majority of our students must like what they cook. This recipe collection has been assembled over several years by a passionate team of nutritionists, educators and parents and has been stringently tested to meet all these criteria.
Rainbow Sushi & California Roll
We love this sushi recipe. It's a huge hit in our classes.
Breakfast Power Burrito
Cook up these super nutritious ingredients including eggs, black beans, peppers, onion, red bell pepper and all of your favorite toppings wrapped inside a warm tortilla. What’s not to love.
Cheese Grits With Spiced Black Beans
The most delicious and hearty meal of beans, peppers, and tomatoes over cheesy grits you will ever eat.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding Cups
Just like pumpkin pie but disguised as bread pudding cups. The creamy pumpkin and spices really bring out the deliciousness in so many ways.
Simple Black Bean Dip/Spread
This delicious kid favorite black bean dip is so flavorful, healthy and easy to make.
Brazilian Black Bean Bowl
This recipe always gets “wows”. Seasoned rice and beans with loads of seasonal vegetables and mango make for a healthy sweet and savory hit.
Chinese Cabbage Dumplings
These dumplings filled with tofu and vegetables are always a major hit in our classroom. Just like the ones in restaurants but lower on sugar, fat and sodium. ‘Yes’ on so many levels!
Creamy French Toast With Fresh Fruit Syrup
Delicious fruity homemade syrup poured over a hot stack of French toast. It’s as easy as it is delicious! A sweet breakfast option the whole family will be excited to see in the morning!
Easy White Chicken Chili
This hearty white bean chicken chili is made with tender chicken, broth, chopped green chiles and white cannellini beans. Easy recipes with simple ingredients to keep you full and happy on a budget!
Spring Vegetable Farro Bowl
Delicious early spring vegetables pair perfectly with the chewy texture and nutty flavor of farro.
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
These vegetarian burgers are so delicious our young chefs can't get enough of them! Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.
Upside Down Apple Cornmeal Cakes
You can have your cake and eat it! This DELICIOUS dessert uses only fresh and dried fruit and fruit juice for the added sugar. It’s healthy AND the kids love it.
Couscous Salad With Beans & Fresh Orange Juice Vinaigrette
This delicious vegetable filled salad has a whole grain base, plus beans and cheese for protein, making it a great one bowl meal or side dish. You decide!
Rainbow Pinwheel Sandwiches
Colorful and fun finger food for a kid-friendly lunch option or enjoyed as a healthy snack.
Green Chili Corn Muffins
Sweet and savory corn muffins packed full of sharp cheddar and green chilis pairs perfectly with your favorite soups or salads.
Cranberry-Apple Cheddar Biscuits
Eat them on their own as a satisfying snack, or use them to mop up gravy in a yummy stew. The cheese and cranberry add a flavorsome accent, or you can change them up by substituting the cranberry with chives, rosemary or thyme.
Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas With Guacamole
Crisping the quesadilla is the secret that sets this recipe apart! Load black beans, cheese and salsa onto a quesadilla, fold then crisp in a little olive oil for three minutes on each side. So quick! Our students absolutely LOVE this one.
Whole Grain Pita Pizza With Homemade Sauce
This pizza is one of our favorite meals you're sure to really love too.
Baked Oatmeal Squares With Homemade Applesauce
Desserts can be yummy AND healthy and these oat squares prove it. Bananas and apples are the only sugar in these and yet they taste SO good!
Barley Brown Rice
Give your rice a healthy and delicious twist by adding barley. We show you how to cook it to perfection.