We know schedules can be hectic during the school year. In this issue we provide some ideas to keep your family well fed and energized—whether it's a quick breakfast before school, a tasty packed lunch, a nutritious afternoon snack or a convenient quick-fix dinner.


Contrary to what most think, the freshness and nutritional value of some frozen foods are greater than fresh foods thanks to cutting-edge flash freezing technology. In fact, in many cases, frozen foods are fresher than their "fresh" counterparts because they are picked and harvested at their peak and then processed under optimal conditions.


When shopping for frozen foods, select packages that are clean and firm. Discolored packages and large amounts of frost may mean that the package has not been kept at the appropriate temperature during storage.


October is the Fuel for School Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Festival

It’s a great time to visit the Cool Aisles of your local store and fill-up with your favorite frozen and refrigerated brands – tasty, convenient, nutritious and fun!

Keeping Breakfast Nutritiously Simple!
Good Morning Waffles

8 frozen waffles (homestyle, buttermilk, low-fat or multi-grain)
1 cup frozen berries (any flavor)
1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup

Prepare waffles, top with thawed berries and syrup. Serves 4.

Yummy Variations…
Peanut Butter and Jam-filled Waffles – Use creamy peanut butter and your favorite jam or preserves to create a unique sandwich.
Waffles with Orange Syrup – Create a tasty waffle topping by combining 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup orange juice (from frozen concentrate) in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel.
Fruit-n-Yogurt Topped Waffles – In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of thawed frozen fruit and 2 Tbsp. honey. Spoon vanilla yogurt and fruit mixture onto waffles. Sprinkle with granola

A Favorite Treat Before or After School!
Banana – Strawberry Smoothie

2 Bananas
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 8-ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat milk

Peel and cut bananas into chunks. Combine with frozen strawberries, yogurt and milk into a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute or until mixture is smooth. Serves 2.

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Cool Breakfast Tips
The "cool" aisles in the supermarket have a number of convenient, nutritious breakfast selections: whole-grain waffles, pancakes, French toast, fruits, bagels, breakfast bars, bowls and sandwiches, juices and more.

Trendy Lunch Box Ideas
If you want to pack "cool" lunches, try healthy, nutritious and tasty options, like mini-bagels with peanut butter or tortilla roll-ups, accompanied by a variety of yogurts, cheeses, jello, puddings, juices and more.

Tasty After-School Snacks
Convenient options that are easy to prepare including pizza snacks, fruit and yogurt, mozzarella sticks, chicken nuggets, jello, and whipped topping, frozen yogurt, popsicles and more.

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