Cooking breakfast, getting kids dressed for school, and trying to balance naturally good and appealing lunch and snacks. The back-to-school morning routine can sometimes feel like overcoming stunts from Mission: Impossible.
This July, schools in the Philippines celebrate International Nutrition Month. It’s therefore time to encourage our children to have naturally good lunches and snacks made with organic European dairy that go beyond the ordinary sandwiches or rice-and-ulam combo.
Here are a few organic European dairy lunchbox ideas to help ease your back-to-school morning routine:
Banana Overnight Oats
This recipe takes the stress out of morning prep. Mash ripe bananas in a mason jar, then layer in the nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and rich organic European milk. Add the rolled oats and stir until everything is well-combined, then refrigerate overnight to thicken.
Homemade Oat Bars
These chewy and satisfying oat bars require only 10 minutes of prep, making them the perfect snack for school. Mix honey and organic European milk until smooth. Pour this mixture over rolled oats and chocolate chips in a square baking pan. This treat can be baked under 30 minutes! Let them cool first before cutting into squares.
Learn more: Class in session: Learning How to Nourish Your Family with Organic European Dairy
Champorado
Champorado‘s origins date back to the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade in the 17th century, when Mexican traders introduced champurrado, a chocolate drink made from corn flour, to the Philippines. Over time, Filipinos gave it a local twist by using rice as the main ingredient, turning it into the comforting chocolate rice pudding we know and love today.
Creating this is easy. And if kids want a filling treat but crave that chocolatey goodness, this is the best dish to serve. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add in rice and simmer for a few minutes until tender. Dilute cocoa powder in a separate jar, then stir into the saucepan along with sugar. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until thick and creamy. Serve it warm with a swirl of organic European milk. For a savory contrast, crispy dilis may be added as an optional topping.
Milky Hot Chocolate
Nothing beats the comfort of a homemade hot chocolate drink made with organic European milk. To prepare, pour water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until smooth. Turn the heat down and mix organic European milk. Add chocolate chips and whisk until they melt and the mixture becomes smooth. Sprinkle cinnamon to complement the rich, sweet notes of the drink.
Garlic Butter Shrimp
If your kids want something fancy to impress their classmates or if you want to reward them after getting good grades, this garlic butter shrimp can be your go-to dish. In a large skillet, melt the organic European butter over medium heat. Once melted, add olive oil and swirl to combine. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Toss the shrimp into the pan and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper and let it sit without any heat for two minutes to absorb the flavors.
There are many ways to creatively pack this dish. Skewer garlic shrimp onto toothpicks, wrap it in a tortilla, pair it with bread to soak the garlic sauce, or serve it with pasta. For a classic and comforting choice, serve it with rice, a staple in many Filipino meals. A friendly tip: prepare this delicious dish in batches for sharing!
Discover wholesome baon ideas with organic European dairy
Figuring out what to pack for baon can be tricky, but adding organic European dairy can elevate your kids’ meals into something naturally good. With its versatility, you can also show your kids how to use it in fun, tasty recipes. This school year, explore easy-to-prepare lunch and snack ideas and fuel your kids with the natural goodness of organic European dairy!
