With most schools starting later this month, we thought we would help out the moms who need some ideas for what to pack in their kids’ school lunches. Apples and carrots are in season in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana during August, which means it’s a perfect time to include them in your kids’ lunches. Check out the following apple and carrot-themed lunch ideas.
Carrot Pinwheels
What you need:
2 flour tortillas (8 inch)
3 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 carrots, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
How to make:
SPREAD tortillas with cream cheese spread. Top with vegetables.
ROLL up tortillas tightly; wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 min.
UNWRAP roll-ups; cut each into 6 pieces just before serving.
Source: KraftRecipes.com
Delicious Nutty Apple Snack
What you need:
1 apple, cut into 8 wedges
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped
How to make:
SPREAD apples with reduced-fat cream cheese.
SPRINKLE with nuts.
Source: KraftRecipes.com
Crunchy Asian Chicken Wraps
What you need:
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
2 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large carrot, shredded
1 green onion, thinly sliced
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
How to make:
MIX dressings in large bowl.
ADD lettuce, chicken, carrots and onions; mix lightly.
SPOON onto tortillas; roll up.
Source: KraftRecipes.com
Heavenly Apple Rings
What you need:
1 medium apple
1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
How to make:
CUT apple into 4 rings; discard core.
SPREAD each apple ring evenly with cream cheese spread.
Source: KraftRecipes.com
Apples and Chocolate Pudding Dip
What you need:
1 container (3.75 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Sugar Free Pudding Snack
1 apple, sliced
How to make:
SERVE pudding as a dip with the apples.
Source: KraftRecipes.com
