As families settle into back-to-school routines, healthy and convenient meal solutions can help everyone get back on track without sacrificing time, taste, or quality. To help navigate the hectic season, Coast to Coast TV with Heather Dawson sat down with dietitian, New York Times best-selling author, and mom of four, Frances Largeman-Roth.
When school starts and schedules become hectic, keeping things simple and doing a little planning can help save the day. In her books, Eating in Color and Everyday Snack Tray, Frances focuses on easy ways to make nutritious food colorful, fun, and appealing for the whole family.
That process always starts with choosing the right ingredients, and shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market makes it easy to find great options for both quick after-school snacks and simple family dinners. Sprouts weaves healthy convenience directly into the shopping experience, offering vibrant fresh and organic seasonal produce like organic gold kiwis, on-the-vine tomatoes, cucumbers, and summer squash. Kids especially love unique options like peachy blueberries, which feature a distinct white peach flavor.
For evenings that require little to no prep time, Sprouts offers several prepped meals and roasted organic chickens to help put dinner on the table fast. Introducing variety throughout the week breaks up the monotony, starting with seasonal veggies and adding a quality protein. Sprouts features delicious, easy-to-cook options like the citrus herb salmon meal with bright citrus flavor or the savory garlic lemon chicken meal. Additionally, their new viral family meals allow you to choose two proteins and two sides for four servings—all for under $30. Families can simply order 48 hours in advance using the Sprouts app or at sprouts.com, pick it up at the deli counter, and check dinner off the to-do list.
After-school snacks are another essential part of the routine, and creating a dedicated snack tray is a great way to keep kids fueled. A balanced tray starts with seasonal produce, paired with convenient options like string cheese, PB&J dippers, organic trail mix, or a deli snacker. Even picky eaters enjoy the new mochi puffs for a fun, satisfying crunch, while Sprouts smoothies offer another easy option.
For more information, meal planning ideas, and recipes, visit your local Sprouts Farmers Market or check out sprouts.com.
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