What’s the next best thing to growing your own food? That’s right, eating it! At Nature’s Schoolyard, we bring the outside in to our classrooms and homes. Through cooking activities and recipes, we teach children better nutrition and share the history of food—helping them make healthier choices.
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Berry Delicious Smoothies
Berry Delicious Smoothies are a delicious, nutritious healthy snack to make in class. Combining favorite berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries), low-fat yogurt and another gift of bees (honey), this recipe will be a class favorite! One recipe will provide a 2-ounce portion cup for 20 students. I recommend doubling the recipe because kids always want more!
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Prod# NSYCF_002
Blueberry Muffins
Always a treat! Great with breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Ingredients: Flour, sugar, baking powder, sale egg, low-fat milk, canola oil, blueberries, cinnamon to sprinkle. Blueberry Muffins are great to make when studying berries and grains in our diet. Muffins are "quickbreads" so they can be measured, mixed, baked and eaten in an hour class. One recipe will make 12 regular muffins or 24 mini-muffins.
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Prod# NSYCF_003
Cornbread Muffins
Great on their own or as a side dish with our Three Sisters Chili. So delicious with a little honey. This recipe makes a 9” x 9” pan which will serve approximately 12 people.
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Prod# NSYCF_004
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread is a great accompaniment to Rainbow Tortellini Soup (and other soups) and can be assembled and baked while the soup simmers. One loaf will provide about 12 servings.
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Prod# NSYCF_006
Oriental Cabbage Salad
Oriental Cabbage Salad is a great recipe to use with cabbage, carrots and scallions out of the garden. In addition, this recipe uses a variety of nuts and seeds which provide a great source of vegetable protein. This recipe will provide a sample portion for 20-25 students.
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Prod# NSYCF_007
Rainbow Fruit Parfaits
Rainbow Fruit Parfaits are a fun snack to taste a real rainbow of fruit flavors. Encourage children to eat a rainbow of fruit by providing bowls of fruits for each color of the rainbow and different flavored yogurts. Students will layer yogurt and different fruits for a delicious, healthy snack. Try topping it with Tooty Fruity Nutty Granola for delicious crunch!
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Prod# NSYCF_010
Rainbow Panzanella Salad
Rainbow Panzanella Salad is a great recipe to use when the tomatoes are fruiting in the garden! This recipe combines home-made croutons with tomatoes, olives and a home-made vinaigrette served on fresh salad greens. Buon Appetito! This salad will provide a taste portion to 20-25 students.
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Prod# NSYCF_011
Rainbow Tortellini Soup
Rainbow Tortellini Soup is a great harvest celebration meal! Every stripe of My Pyramid is included in one tasty, super-healthy bowl of soup (Craig's favorite)! I have made this recipe with many classes in a one-hour time slot. This recipe is great paired with Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread—yummy! One pot will provide a small bowl to 20-25 students.
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