Dietitians Dish – August 12, 2019
Whether you’re packing lunchboxes or just need a quick meal idea; natural and organic foods from Annie’s, Larabar, and Cascadian Farms offer many options that you can feel good about feeding your family.
Start their day with a wholesome, organic Cascadian Farm cereal that is delicious and uncomplicated. For a snack or lunch, serve up some calcium-rich yogurt, topped with Cascadian Farm organic granola and fruit.
Pack their lunch with delicious, organic foods with ingredients that matter – like fruit snacks or Mac & Cheese from Annie’s.
Add a Larabar snack bar for a boost of fiber and protein. Each delicious flavor is made from between 2-9 ingredients like whole nuts and fruits that are gluten-free and non-GMO.
These bars are also dairy free, soy free, vegan, Kosher, and never use artificial flavors, preservatives or sweeteners. Simply put, its food made from food.
Loaded Baked Potato Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
- 3 slices of bacon (can substitute vegetarian bacon)
- 1 box Annie’s Homegrown Shells and Real Aged Cheddar
- 2 Tbsps. butter
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsps. chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional for extra cheesiness)
Directions:
- Boil 6 cups water in a medium saucepan. While the water is heating, cook the bacon until crisp and remove from the pan and set aside to drain and cool.
- Boil the pasta according to directions on the box. While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop chives and crumble cooked bacon.
- Empty the pasta into a colander and set aside to drain.
- Meanwhile, add the butter, sour cream or Greek yogurt and Real Aged Cheddar cheese packet to the warm saucepan and whisk until evenly combined.
- Add the pasta back into the pan along with bacon, chives, and shredded cheese (if using) and stir well to evenly coat with sauce.