Kid-Friendly Staples for the School Year

Bolster your shopping list with these nourishing, kid-friendly foods. Shop for one category, or all three depending on what you need to stock up on.

Grab-and-Go

For busy days, smoothies and snacks that are easy to hand out as kids are heading out the door are winners. Add these items to your list.

FOR SMOOTHIES
Bananas
Frozen berries, peaches or pineapple
Low-fat yogurt, kefir or milk

FOR SNACKING
Apples, tangerines and bananas
Bags of nut-and-fruit trail mix
Whole-wheat tortillas spread with nut butter
Cartons of milk

Nourishing Nosh

Growing bodies need plenty of calories to keep them fueled (especially if your kids are physically active). Make them count by filling up on healthy proteins and carbohydrates.

PROTEINS
Hard-boiled eggs
Nuts, seeds and nut butters
Cheese and yogurt
Chicken, turkey and fish

CARBOHYDRATES
Oats
Whole-wheat bread, cereals and pasta
Fresh fruit

Veggies and Fixins

Pair veggies with other foods to help your kids eat more of them. Mix and match these combos until you find your child’s favorite.

VEGGIES
Bell pepper
Zucchini
Cherry tomatoes
Broccoli or cauliflower

FIXINS
Tomato sauce, hummus, bean dip, or low-fat salad dressing
Baked potatoes
Whole-wheat English muffins or bagels
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