Easy Foods for Back to School and Beyond

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Getting out the door in time for school (and work) can be quite the hassle.  Looking for some new food ideas to shake things up? Try these.

Noosa yohurt has been a favorite since we first tried it.  It’s a little pricey, but worth the splurge now and then.  Made in small batches on a family farm from all natural whole milk, fresh fruit purees, and honey, you won’t find this kind of quality in other many other brands.  If you are worried about allergies, it’s also gluten-free, (not to mention probiotic) so nearly everyone can enjoy it.  Noosa comes in cases of four (easy to pack in a lunchbox) as well as larger containers.  Some of their new “sweet heat” flavors include Rasberry Habanero (my husband loves this one) Pineapple Jalapeno, Mango Sweet Chili, and Blackberry Serrano (my personal favorite). The heat might not be for everyone, but not to worry- traditional favorites are sill available.

Have you ever tried tofu? I find people tend to react to tofu like they do with curries- they like to totally freak out about it and paint it all with the same brush. However, it’s a very versatile food and takes on the flavor of nearly anything. You can even make smoothies and ice pops with it. Honest. House Foods makes several kinds tofu and tofu noodles as well (yes, you can make pasta dishes). There are a ton of recipes as well on their website, if you have not yet tried cooking this traditional Asian food.   Tofu is inexpensive, kosher, gluten free, non GMO, and in general pretty good for you. If you have not yet tried House Foods Tofu grab some next time you are at the grocery store.

More for mom and dad then for the kids is Vega.  If you are looking for something healthy to grab on your way out the door, or for lunch, this is an option to check out.  Healthy and without the gritty taste so many other “shake” type drinks have, this plant-based and clean eating option gives you the protein and nutrients you want to build and repair muscle, support your metabolism. Not only that, but you also get antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and more to keep (or help you get) healthy and fit. That’s a lot for one drink.  Vega Clean Protein and Vega Clean Energy  are available online or in stores like Target- really. That’s new.

You can also check out these recipe ideas for Vega https://myvega.com/recipes/rainbow-ice-pops/ (made with Vega One) or https://myvega.com/recipes/acai-bowl/ (made with Vega Proteins & Greens).

Once in a while, though, you are going to be in the mood for dessert. When you are, you might want to try one of the new  G by GODIVA chocolate bars. Because sometimes, when you want chocolate, you really, really want chocolate. This is a “super premium” collection of six chocolate bars that is meant for those special occasions when you are looking for an extra special treat. The Mexican single origin chocolate bars come in six varieties. These include Dark Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut Crisp, Blonde Chocolate & Salted Caramel, and the Dark Chocolate Orange and Ginger Flavor. All the chocolates are made with premium ingredients and are blended with Mexican chocolate by GODIVA’s famous chef chocolatiers. The bars are 7$ each in stores and online.