School back in session means back to a routine and with all the challenges this year has brought we want to make things easier for you!

Be it in a classroom or learning remotely, your children will love a school day filled with snacks that are delicious and you’ll be happy to know you gave them wholesome options. With that in mind we put together 5 snack ideas that will help them stay satisfied and motivated!

Ready? Here we go:

1. No-Bake Cacao and Almond Butter Energy bites:

Chocolatey flavor anyone? Yes, please!!!

These energy bites take 15 minutes to make and they are so delicious that you will not be able to eat just one… SO YUMMY! Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• ½ cup almond butter
• 1.5 cup pitted dates
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup Natierra Organic Cacao Nibs

Instructions:

1. Place almonds in a food processor and grind on high until you have created a fine almond meal.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and process on high until everything is combined
3. Next, scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into a ball.
4. Keep refrigerated and enjoy!

2. Fudgy No-Bake Cacao Peanut Butter Bars:

These No-Bake Cacao Peanut Butter Bars are a dream! Made from only 7 ingredients, these scrumptious treats are Vegan, Paleo, & Refined Sugar-Free. Need we say more? Let’s put our hands to work!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pitted dates
• 1.5 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup Natierra Organic Cacao Powder
• 3/4 cup Natierra White Chia Seeds
• 1/3 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Natierra Organic Cacao Nibs
• 1 tsp vanilla powder

Instructions:

1. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a food processor, grind the pitted dates for a few seconds until broken into small pieces.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients and process for a few more seconds, until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and refrigerate until firm - about 4 hours.
5. Use the parchment paper to lift mixture out of the dish and cut into 8 bars. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Take a picture and share with us on Instagram @NatierraSuperfoods… We LOVE to scroll through your creations too!!!

3. Natierra Superfoods Organic Dried Mango Cheeks and Strips (3 oz):

Our convenient snack-size Mango Cheeks and Strips are GREAT to enjoy on-the-go! They provide a burst of tropical flavor and freshness that children love, and on top of it the only sweetness they have is provided by mother nature (yes, NO ADDED SUGAR!) … Wanna know more? They are organic, Non-GMO and unsulphured… Just perfect to keep your students motivated and focused!!!

4. Clean Chocolatey-Shake!

Our Cacao shake makes a great after school snack for kids, and it is so delicious that we bet you will save some for yourself too!!! Here is the recipe: 

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Natierra Organic Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Natierra White Chia Seeds
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 banana
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Peel and slice the banana into 1cm pieces. Freeze the banana slices.
2. Place all ingredients into blender and grind for approximately 40 seconds until banana chunks and ice cubes break.
3. Eyeball it, but blend for a little longer until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

SO indulgent… Yum Yum!

5. Natierra Superfoods Freeze-Dried Fruits!

Our Organic Freeze-Dried Fruits are vegan, Non-GMO, with no added sugar nor preservatives, and have many nutrients that will help your students stay focused… No matter if following virtual classes, home-schooling or in-person classes… Our Freeze-Dried yummies never disappoint!

Check out all our flavors following this link: https://natierra.com/pages/categories-freeze-dried-fruits/

Enjoy, and don’t hesitate to send us your feedback and recipes on instagram @natierrasuperfoods