Back-to-school season brings plenty of excitement, but it also means earlier alarms, packed calendars, and busy mornings. When your family is juggling school, work, activities and everything in between, having quick on-the-go snack options can help make the day run a little smoother.
Whether you’re looking for an easy breakfast before the bus arrives, a lunchbox-friendly snack, or a convenient pick-me-up between after-school activities, these grab-and-go recipes featuring Post Consumer Brands™ products could be the perfect fit for you family.
1. Mixed Berry Protein Bites
For a quick bite of taste and power, try making these Mixed Berry Protein Bites. Using Premier Protein® Mixed Berry Almond cereal, you can have this snack ready to go in a matter of minutes – and have enough to last you a full school week.
Get the recipe for Mixed Berry Protein Bites.
2. Cranberry Orange Muffins
These muffins combine a delicious combination of flavors to bring your tastebuds a real treat. With Honey Bunches of Oats™ cereal in the mix, you’ll get just the right amount of crunch to go with the sweetness of this breakfast or snack option.
Get the recipe for Cranberry Orange Muffins.
3. Gluten-Free Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies
For a snack your kids will love to come home to, try these oatmeal cookies featuring Peter Pan™ Natural Creamy Peanut Butter Spread. Grab a few other staples from your pantry to complete the dough and bake up some soft, chewy, and gluten-free treats to enjoy between meals.
Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies.
4. Coconut Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Fast, simple, and filled with ingredients to boost your day, these no-bake energy balls are a great option to have on hand this school year. Made with Better Oats™ Organic Quick Oats and Malt-O-Meal™ Crispy Rice cereal, these can be enjoyed as a snack or part of an on-the-go breakfast for those extra busy days.
Get the recipe for Coconut Peanut Butter Energy Balls.
5. Crunchy Granola Snack Cups
When it comes to easy snack ideas, granola is a real star. Use this simple recipe featuring Grape-Nuts™ cereal and Great Grains™ Raisins, Dates & Pecans™ cereal to make pre-portioned snack cups out of your granola for a crunchy snack with a lot less of a mess.
Get the recipe for Crunchy Granola Snack Cups.
6. Tootie Fruities™ Cereal Bars
Add a pop of color to your child’s lunch box or after school snack plate with these sweet cereal bars made with Malt-O-Meal™ Tootie Fruities™ cereal. The best part of this recipe? It only takes three ingredients to bring to life.
Get the recipe for Tootie Fruities Cereal Bars.
As the school year gets underway, a little preparation can go a long way toward making busy days feel more manageable, and these tasty grab-and-go recipes are designed to help you take on your packed days.
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