Easy After School Snacks

Sweet Potato Fries

(Serves 4-6)

A delicious, nutritious alternative to store-bought fries.

Ingredients:

• 4-6 sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• Sea salt to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Sprinkle with granulated garlic or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°. Wash and slice sweet potatoes into wedges about 34 inch thick. Toss with olive oil and salt. Place potatoes in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Flip the wedges over and bake for 15 more minutes or until lightly browned.

Peanut Butter Sauce

Tired of just peanut butter? Mix it up with this unique sauce and serve with fresh veggies or over whole wheat noodles.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• A splash of soy sauce
• A few drops of sesame oil
• Veggie slices (Carrots, celery, etc.)

Directions:

Mix peanut butter, honey, soy sauce and seasame oil together and add water as needed to thin mixture. Serve as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies!

Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Various fresh fruit

Directions:

Mix yogurt, brown sugar and cinnamon together and serve with cut up fresh fruit.

Cucumber Boats

Ingredients:

• Small cucumbers, such as Kirbys
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cumin or other spices like Turmeric

Directions:

Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon or a melon baller. Mix plain yogurt, sugar, salt and a dash of cumin or other spices. Spread the mixture into hollowed cucumbers and serve!

Orange Cranberry Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Blend orange, orange juice, egg, applesauce and oil in a blender until smooth. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; whisk to incorporate. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; pour the orange mixture into it and stir to make a thick batter. Stir in the cranberries. Pour mixture into greased muffin tins and bake until muffins are golden (about 20-25 min).