Name: Banana Bread Milkshake
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 2 cups almond milk or milk of your choice; 1 frozen banana; 1/3 cup old fashioned oats; 2 tablespoons walnuts; 2 dates (pitted); 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or flax meal; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla; dash of cinnamon

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Happy Labor Day!!!

While the weather here has been a wash out, I hope everyone was still able to spend time with family and friends! We managed to sneak out to the beach between rain drops.

As a kid, Labor Day always left me a sunken feeling in my stomach as it meant the end of summer. The night before the first day of school my mom would always sing me a song from the early 1900’s called “School Days” which would send me to tears. I hated it and it still makes my skin crawl when I hear it! She now sings it to my nephews and they hate it as much as I did, my mom just laughs! Anyway, enough about my traumatic childhood experiences…

I have a few more years before I have to worry about preparing school lunches however, I know it can cause a lot of stress on parents!

This school year follow these simple Lunch Box Basics to build a balanced meal for your kids!

(I found this idea on the Whole Foods website and thought is was too cute not to share! I added a few more options to each category for variety)

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Lunch Box Basics

Color + Protein + Crunch + Bonus = Perfect Lunchbox

Pick one from each category

Color:

apple slices, orange segments, grapes, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper slices, watermelon, blueberries

Protein:

nut/seed butter, hard boiled egg, hummus, black bean dip, edamame, baked tofu

Crunch:

whole grain crackers, celery sticks, baby carrots, cucumber slices, rice cakes, dried edamame, air popped pop-corn

Bonus:

yogurt, apple sauce, all natural fruit strip, string cheese, trail mix, granola bar

Aim for 1/2 of the lunch box to be filled with fruits and veggies!

Don’t pack sugary juice boxes! Send water, organic milk, non-dairy milk or coconut water instead 🙂

Here is a recipe that your kids will love for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack!

Banana Bread Milkshake

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Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

Course: Drinks, Kid food, Smoothies

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 263kcal

Cost: $3

Ingredients

2 cups almond milk or milk of your choice
1 frozen banana
1/3 cup old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 dates pitted
2 tablespoons hemp seeds or flax meal
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
dash of cinnamon

Instructions

Blend and Enjoy 🙂

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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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