Florida Milk Blog

It's time to wave goodbye to the lazy days of summer and gear up for back-to-school routines. Having a few go-to, easy-to-make, healthy snack and breakfast ideas will help simplify your back-to-school preparation and ensure that your family is getting the nutritious foods they need for the school season.

According to recent studies, students who eat breakfast show improved cognitive function, attention, and memory. Also, students who eat breakfast the morning of a standardized test score higher in essential skills including reading and math.

Dairy, along with foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, is an important part of a student’s balanced nutritional needs. Dairy has 13 essential vitamins and nutrients including protein, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin A, which help maintain bone health, a healthy blood pressure, and more. Calcium, vitamin D, and potassium are especially important as they are 3 of the 4 nutrients that many Americans are lacking in their diet.

Below are healthy kid-friendly recipes that are quick and easy to make to help you and your family reach the recommended three servings of dairy daily.

Fruit & Waffle Kabobs with Yogurt and Honey Dip

Colorful, customizable, nutritious, and delicious, kids will have so much fun making and eating their kabobs that they will not even realize it’s healthy! Make it even more flavorful with an easy-to-make yogurt and honey dip. Recipe link here.

Zucchini Pizza Bites

Perfect for after school studying snacks, these Zucchini Pizza Bites are healthy and easy to make. Cook them in an air fryer or toaster oven. Recipe link here.

PB & J Milkshake

Put a fun twist on a back-to-school staple with a peanut butter and jelly milkshake. All you need is 4 ingredients and a blender, and you’ve created the perfect afternoon snack. Recipe link here.

Frozen Yogurt Dipped Bananas

With only two essential ingredients, these Frozen Yogurt Dipped Bananas are the perfect back-to-school healthy snack. Add sprinkles for extra color and flavor. Recipe link here.

Cereal Milk Overnight Oats

Put a fun spin on two breakfast classics: milk and cereal and overnight oats. Top with your favorite fruits for extra flavor and nutrition. Recipe link here.

Chia Seed Power Bowl

Full of nutrient-rich foods like milk, chia seeds, berries and more, a breakfast like this will make sure students start the day right. Recipe link here.

Breakfast On The Go

This on-the-go breakfast is the perfect solution for busy caregivers who’d like to make a single breakfast everyone can enjoy. Recipe link here.

Strawberry Yogurt Bark

Enjoy healthy snacks this school season with this Strawberry Yogurt Bark. Follow the recipe or customize it with your favorite toppings. Recipe link here.

Healthy Low-Cal Pizza

Use a pita-bread base, low-fat mozzarella cheese, sauce, and your favorite toppings to create a healthy high-protein, low-calories pizza lunch or snack. Recipe link here.

 

Everything Bagel Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, and peppers are all you’ll need to enjoy this healthy and dairy delicious snack recipe. Recipe link here.

 

French Toast Omelet Sandwich 

Make the ultimate breakfast sandwich following this French Toast Omelet Sandwich recipe. Remember to use milk when cooking for fluffier eggs. Recipe link here.

 

Mini Fruit Tacos

These mini fruit tacos are fun for the whole family and easily customizable. Use a yogurt and cream cheese spread to hold everything in place. Recipe link here.

Bubble Tea

Enjoy bubble tea from the comfort of your own home. Try our strawberry, blueberry, or mango flavor bubble tea or create your own using your favorite fruit. Recipe link here.

Kids’ Breakfast Fruit & Veggie Sushi

Make breakfast fun with Kids’ Breakfast Fruit & Veggie Sushi! Combine fruits, veggies, whole grains, and dairy for a nutritious and delicious snack. Recipe link here.

Peanut Butter Popsicles

This 4-ingredient healthy popsicle is easy-to-make. It’s diabetic friendly too! Recipe link here.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Combine tart berries and creamy milk for a healthy snack. This classic combination is perfect for a back-to-school breakfast or afternoon study session. Recipe link here.

Air Fryer Egg Bites

These quick and healthy Air Fryer Egg Bites combine just 4 ingredients for easy back-to-school breakfasts. Recipe link here. 

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Cake

This quick and healthy breakfast recipe combines milk, rice, banana, egg, and blueberries and other flavorings. Follow the recipe or customize it with your favorite fruits. Recipe link here.

Kid Friendly Snack Board

These healthy snacks are perfect for group projects or study groups. All of them are easy-to-make, healthy, and dairy delicious! Recipe link here.

Peach Moon Milk

This peach moon milk is the perfect healthy snack to wind down your day. With only 5 ingredients like nutritious peaches and milk, this recipe is as easy-to-make as it is delicious. Recipe link here.