Back to School Lunch Boxes
Thursday, 08 August 2019
It’s Back to School time again and for your family that means busy days with hectic schedules. Clothes shopping, picking up school supplies, meet the teacher night, sports sign-ups and that anxious feeling of the first day of school.
No matter what your child’s age good nutrition will help them navigate these hurdles head-on. That’s why we at Summeripe believe so strongly in Bentology. What’s that you might ask…we know…it sounds like a class but it’s actually a fun, smart way to get your kids to eat healthy portioned nutritious foods that help balance their every day. Here are four really simple ideas that are fun to make and provide all the fruit, vegetables, and proteins your student will need to achieve.
Hummus & Quesadillas
- Summeripe Peaches & Nectarines, cubed
- Strawberries, stems removed & quartered
- Cucumbers
- Baby Carrots
- Hummus, we use 2 oz portion cups with a lid to keep things tidy
- Pretzel Crisps
- Quesadilla, whole wheat tortilla with cheese, cut into four slices
Turkey Sandwich Rounds
- Summeripe Peaches & Nectarines, cubed
- Blueberries
- Baby Carrots
- Celery
- Turkey Sandwiches
- Turkey lunchmeat
- Mayonnaise
- Baby Spinach
- Cheese
- Whole wheat bread
- Make round sandwiches by cutting around a wide mouth cup or glass
- Hardboiled egg, peeled & cut in half
Cucumber Caterpillar & Turkey
- Summeripe Peaches & Nectarines, sliced
- Pretzel crisps
- Cheese
- Turkey lunchmeat, rolled
- Baby cucumber, sliced into bite size pieces
- Candy eye cupcake decoration for caterpillar
Turkey Pinwheels
- Summeripe Peaches & Nectarines, cubed
- Banana, sliced into bite size pieces
- Baby cucumber, sliced into bite size pieces
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- Hardboiled egg, peeled & sliced in half
- Turkey Pinwheels
- Garden herb or whole wheat tortilla
- Cream cheese or mayonnaise
- Cheese
- Turkey lunchmeat
- Baby Spinach
- Lay tortilla flat and spread an even layer of cream cheese or mayo. Layer turkey, spinach, and cheese leaving the last 1/3 with just cream cheese or mayo. Starting with the end with all ingredients, roll tightly. Slice into pinwheels! To make super clean cuts, refrigerate pinwheels for 2 or 4 hours then slice.
- Published in Healthy, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snacks
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Summeripe Creamy Peach Popsicles
Tuesday, 05 July 2016
Summeripe Creamy Peach Popsicles
2016-07-05 12:10:53
Serves 4
Cool down this summer with these sweet and creamy peach popsicles
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Total Time
8 hr 10 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
241g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg
1%
Sodium 41mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Sugars 31g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
19%
Calcium
12%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 4-5 Summeripe yellow peaches, sliced
- 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Combine peach slices, yogurt, and honey into a blender and blend until smooth
- Pour into popsicle molds
- Freeze for 6-8 hours
- Enjoy!
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Field Updates, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snacks
Summeripe Plum Bran Muffins
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Summeripe Plum Bran Muffins
2014-06-25 12:07:35
Yields 12
Serve our Summeripe Plum Bran Muffins for a delicious and healthy breakfast that the whole family will love!
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
51g
Yields
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 16mg
5%
Sodium 130mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
7%
Calcium
5%
Iron
7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 Summeripe Plums, diced
- 1 cup all-bran cereal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar (cane turbinado)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine bran cereal and orange juice in a bowl; let stand several minutes for the cereal to absorb the juice.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, both sugars, baking powder and salt.
- Stir egg and oil into bran cereal until well mixed.
- Add bran cereal mixture and diced plums to the dry ingredients; stir only until dry ingredient are moistened.
- Spoon thick batter into greased muffin cups.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and serve warm.
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snacks
Summeripe Peach & Greek Yogurt Muffins with Bran Crumb Topping
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Summeripe Peach & Greek Yogurt Muffins with Bran Crumb Topping
2014-06-17 15:08:13
Yields 14
These sweet & delicious Summeripe Peach Muffins become even more delicious with our Bran & Walnut crumble topping. Serve the Summeripe Peach Muffins to the whole family for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or indulge your sweet tooth by saving them for a Summeripe fruit-filled dessert treat!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
107g
Yields
14
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 29mg
10%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 38g
13%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Sugars 21g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
7%
Vitamin C
3%
Calcium
8%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Batter
- 2 Summeripe Peaches, diced
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 12 oz. (or 1 1/4 cups) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Bran Crumb Topping
- 1 cup All-Bran cereal
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup Summeripe Peaches, diced
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease muffin pan or line with paper liners.
For the Batter
- In a large bowl mix the yogurt and honey.
- Add Summeripe Peaches, both sugars, canola oil, vanilla and egg to the yogurt mixture, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
For the Bran Crumb Topping
- Combine the bran, walnuts and sugar in a food processor until coarsely ground.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Add in the diced Summeripe Peaches
- Fill the prepared muffins cups with batter and divide the crumb topping over each muffin.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
Notes
- Add in Summeripe Plums for another delicious summer time treat!
Adapted from Bobby Flay
Adapted from Bobby Flay
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Recipes, Snacks
Summeripe Peach Smoothie
Monday, 19 May 2014
Summeripe Peach Smoothie
2014-05-16 18:47:05
Serves 2
The Summeripe Peach Smoothie is perfect for the whole family. It is a refreshing and energizing breakfast for on-the-go adults and a healthy, sweet snack for the kids.
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Cook Time
5 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
405g
Servings
2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
7%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 40mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 56g
19%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 47g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
12%
Vitamin C
26%
Calcium
10%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 2 Summeripe Peaches, sliced & frozen
- 1 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Pomegranate Juice (may substitute Apple or Orange juice)
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- Dollop of Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Combine plain greek yogurt, frozen Summeripe Peaches, frozen banana, pomegranate juice, and honey (optional) into a blender (1 cup of crushed ice may be used in lieu of frozen fruit. Note that the texture will not be as smooth)
- Blend until smooth
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Here at Summeripe, we love using frozen fruit to make our smoothies smooth & creamy. To freeze Summeripe Peaches, slice peaches (as many as you wish to freeze) onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Be careful to place peaches apart from each other, if the peaches are touching they will stick together and will be difficult to break apart. Place sheet into freezer and freeze for 8-12 hours. Store leftover peaches in plastic freezer bags in the freezer. May be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Beverages, Breakfast, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Peggy's Originals, Recipes
Fruity Fun Roll Ups
Monday, 12 May 2014
Fruity Fun Roll Ups
2014-05-12 18:47:07
Serves 8
Running to soccer practice and need a quick snack? These make ahead fruit roll-ups are a healthy spin on the store bought fruit roll-ups and a great grab and go option for parents.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
81g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
6%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
59%
Calcium
1%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Summeripe® nectarine (pitted, chopped)
- 1 cup pineapple (cored, chopped)
- 2 cups strawberries (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp.agave nectar
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 170°F.
- 2. Blend strawberries, pineapple, peaches, agave nectar and lemon juice in blender until smooth.
- 3. Spread mixture evenly, 1/8 inch thick, onto parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake 6-8 hours, or until mixture is completely solid and slightly sticky.
- 4. Remove from oven and let cool. Cut into 8 rows and roll up.
Notes
- Suggested Sides: ½ cup baby cut carrots & 1 tsp. Maries® Lite Creamy Ranch dressing
Adapted from Produce for Kids
Adapted from Produce for Kids
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Kid Friendly, Recipes
Cosmic Fruit Wrap
Monday, 12 May 2014
Cosmic Fruit Wrap
2014-05-12 17:02:40
Serves 8
Kids will love this unique and fruity breakfast that’s perfect for busy school mornings and can be eaten (mostly) with their hands!
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
118g
Servings
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
Calories from Fat 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g
36%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 179mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 42g
14%
Dietary Fiber 6g
25%
Sugars 11g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
18%
Calcium
14%
Iron
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1⁄4 cup nut butter
- 1⁄2 cup pineapple (chopped)
- 1 cup Well-Pict®strawberries (sliced)
- 1 Summeripe®nectarine (pitted, sliced)
- 1⁄2 cup grapes (sliced)
- 1 cup granola
- 4 tsp. honey (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. Place tortillas on baking sheet and warm in oven for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
- 3. Spread nut butter on each tortilla and top with pineapple, strawberries, nectarine, grapes and granola. Drizzle with honey, if desired.
- 4. Roll up and cut in half.
Notes
- Serve with Roasted Potatoes & a glass of water
Adapted from Produce for Kids
Adapted from Produce for Kids
Mountain View Fruit https://mvfruit.com/
- Published in Healthy, Kid Friendly, Recipes