Eggland’s Best Shares Healthy Recipes During National Nutrition Month

By: By Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN in partnership with Eggland’s Best | Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | Healthy Living

Oatmeal Snack Bars

March is National Nutrition Month, and Eggland’s Best, the YMCA's 2023 Healthy Kids Day sponsor, has provided us with recipes that highlight the importance of healthy meals and snacks to keep little ones energized throughout the day. Follow the directions below and enjoy!

OATMEAL SNACK BARS

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield/Total Servings: 16 snack bars

Ingredients:

2 Eggland’s Best eggs

1 mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)

1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a bowl, whisk Eggland’s Best eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup & vanilla.

3. In another bowl, mix together oats, flour, chocolate chips, baking powder, salt & cinnamon.

4. Add the egg mixture (wet ingredients) to the oat mixture (dry ingredients) and stir.

5. Spread batter into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper.

6. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until set in middle and golden around edges.

7. Let cool and cut into 16 squares. 

Allergy Info: vegetarian, dairy-free, whole grain 

Nutrition Info:

Serving size: 1 snack bar

Calories: 100

Total Fat: 4.5g

Saturated Fat: 1.5g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 20mg

Sodium: 110mg

Carbohydrate: 14g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Added Sugar: 3g

Protein: 3g

BREAKFAST EGG BOXES

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield/Total Servings: 5 breakfast boxes

Ingredients:

5 Eggland’s Best eggs

5 whole grain English muffin halves, toasted

2.5 cups grapes

5 ounces cheese, cut into cubes 

Instructions:

1. Add Eggland’s Best eggs to a pot of water and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes and remove eggs.

3. Put eggs into a bowl of ice-cold water for 2 minutes, peel and cut each in half.

4. Evenly split all the ingredients between 5 containers.

5. Cover containers and store in fridge for up to 5 days. 

Additional Notes:

Time Saver: Use ready-to-eat Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs.

Fun Tip: Try other Breakfast Egg Box variations such as hard boiled EB egg + whole grain toast + orange wedges + almonds OR hard boiled EB egg + whole grain frozen waffle + strawberries + nut butter. 

Allergy Info: vegetarian, no added sugar, whole grain

Nutrition Info:

Serving size: 1 breakfast box

Calories: 310

Total Fat: 14g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 205mg

Sodium: 310mg

Carbohydrate: 29g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Added Sugar: 0g

Protein: 18g