SALISBURY TWP., Pa. – Back-to-school season is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to start preparing for healthy, delicious meals and snacks that the kids will love.<\/p>\n
Weis Dietitian Lyndi Mies was in the 69 News at Sunrise kitchen to share some easy and nutritious recipes to help get your kids off to a great start this school year.<\/p>\n
Here are the recipes she shared:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pesto Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Approximate Nutritional Values Per Serving:<\/p>\n 444 Calories, 25g Total Fat, 10g Sat Fat, 40g Carbs, 0g Added Sugar, 6g Fiber, 19g Protein, 4g Total Sugar, 892mg Sodium<\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 pkg Microwavable Pasta<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup(s) Grape Tomatoes, halved<\/p>\n 1\/2 cup(s) Mozzarella Pearls<\/p>\n 1\/3 cup(s) Weis Signature Collection Pesto<\/p>\n 1\/4 cup(s) cucumber, chopped<\/p>\n 2 tbsp. Weis Quality Grated Parmesan Cheese<\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Cook pasta following package instructions.<\/p>\n Mix pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, pesto, and cucumber<\/p>\n Top with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.<\/p>\n Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats (sponsored by American Dairy Association North East)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 cup pureed or mashed ripe fruit<\/p>\n 2\/3 cup rolled oats<\/p>\n 2\/3 cup milk<\/p>\n 2\/3 cup plain or flavored Greek yogurt<\/p>\n 2 teaspoons chia seeds<\/p>\n 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds<\/p>\n 1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/p>\n Fresh fruit, granola, nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips (for toppings)<\/p>\n Optional: 1-2 tablespoons nut or seed butter, 1\/2 banana, mashed, 2-4 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon cacao powder, 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, or 1 teaspoon hemp seeds<\/p>\n Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n Combine all ingredients for the base recipe in an airtight container. Stir to combine. Optional: Divide the mixture among 2 single-serve airtight containers, such as a mason jar or an empty cottage cheese\/ricotta container. Cover and allow the mixture to sit overnight until liquid is soaked up by the oats.<\/p>\n In the morning, stir in fresh fruit, nuts, or additional seeds. Top with additional milk or sweetener if needed. Get creative!<\/p>\n Make several batches of overnight oats at once for the week for an easy grab-and-go weekday breakfast.<\/p>\n