Peanut Butter & Yogurt Dip
What can be more frustrating than feeding a picky eater? Packing a school lunch for one- that's what! I'm with all of you moms who are in dire straights over what my kids are going to eat while at school. Chloe has to bring in an A.M snack and a lunch for lunchtime. Max will only be there for 2 1/2 hours so he will only be taking a snack.
I had this amazing snack at my friends house last week, and knew I had to share it with you. It was so delicious- and perfect for a school snack or lunch...and its HEALTHY to boot! Whoo-hoo!!! LOL
I made it at home tonight for a test run and let me tell you, they ate it all! There wasn't one bit left. This makes mama happy. I love when my kids enjoy healthy foods. So, the test run went smoothly. Kid tested, mother approved! Go for it ladies!
Peanut Butter & Yogurt Dip
Makes 3/4 cup, 6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1/3 cup of peanut butter. I used Teddie Smooth all natural peanut butter with flaxseed.
1 container (6 oz.) of nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt. I used Danon Oikos.
I cut up 1 Granny Smith
1 Gala apple
4 celery sticks
And added a handful of Trader Joe's pretzel thins.
I had the perfect Tupperware (with cover) for this! Now I just have to find another (I believe they sell it at Stop & Shop) so I can send both Chloe and Max to school with an amazing, healthy lunch/snack. If my picky eaters ate this- yours will too!
I will be attempting more school lunch creations before school starts! Be sure to check back if your in a pickle over what to pack!
Awesome! I will definitely be trying this on the bunny. I think Angel Boy may even try this too.
ReplyDeleteI was truly shocked that they both ate it & LOVED it!!! Let me know how it works out for Bunny & Angel Boy!!
DeleteYum! My kids love pb & anything so I bet this will be a winner! I think I've seen a container like that at Walmart too. I have some metal condiment cups I got at Walmart years ago that I randomely discovered Solo condiment cup lids fit on, so that's what I send dips in my kids lunchboxes in. (A sleeve of lids cost $2 at a restaurant supply store and has lasted two years so far, and I still have a bunch left) For containers, I LOVE Lunchbots, have you seen those? I bought two sets two years ago and they are sturdy little beasts, not a dent and very few scratches, and I know they take a lot of abuse.
ReplyDeleteI have seen the lunchbots! Maybe I'll order them. Pottery Barn also sells bento box lunch bags too...they look pretty awesome!
DeleteThis is the perfect healthy snack! I'm going to bookmark it, especially since it is also so easy. :)
ReplyDeleteI really believe that it is important to teach children how to eat healthfully at a young age. I wish that my parents taught me how to appreciate healthy food back then!
It's a great snack for you right now too Erin! Protein packed for the bambino!
DeleteI agree with you- it is so important. I talk about food and what it does for you and your body with Chloe whose 4 all the time. Max could care less (he's 2!) I don't think anyone was as healthy as people are today when we were kids!
Looks delish! Benton eats this type of lunch pretty often (he isn't too picky) but I've never mixed yogurt with peanut butter. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good Kim! Your lucky Benton isn't too picky! Chloe has been doing a lot better- I made her shrimp last night & she loved it!
DeleteLooks delish! Benton eats this type of lunch pretty often (he isn't too picky) but I've never mixed yogurt with peanut butter. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDelete{Melinda} This looks like a wonderful afterschool snack, too. My son is the KING of picky eaters. For 12 years I have tried to get nutrition in that boy. I'll give this a go!
ReplyDeleteOoooohhh...I have lots of sneaky options for you! It's terrible that they are so picky. I wonder why! I read it's a control thing.
DeleteHappy SITS day (yesterday). That dip looks SO good. I bet it tastes even better!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome!
DeleteMy friend made it for her kids & couldn't stop eating it...which wouldn't be bad if she wasnt on weight watchers! LOL
what a great idea, I LOVE it. I can use sunflower butter (for daycare) and coconut or soy yogurt.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it would be great with any of your alternatives!
DeleteLet me know how it goes!
My daughter is starting Kindergarten and there are no food allergy restrictions in her class this year! I'm so excited!! Lol
YUM! This looks awesome! My little guy and I will love it! Happy Sitsday (that just goes on and on :)).
ReplyDeleteI love that it keeps going on & on!
DeleteI hope he does love it...such an easy, healthy snack or lunch!
What a great idea! PB is so thick for a little one and the greek yogurt adds even EXTRA protein. I'm definitely trying this
ReplyDeleteI hope your little one likes it Carissa! You don't have to use the Greek- I just prefer it! I love the added protein too!!
DeleteGreat recipe! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracey...it's been getting rave reviews! LOL
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