It’s almost here: back to school season!

This also means a season of getting back into a normal routine, including meal-prepping, homework nights, regular extra-curricular activities, etc. One activity you should make part of your routine? Meal-prep for your kids. Back-to-school recipes are a great way to get your children involved in meal planning and cooking too!

Here are 5 back-to-school recipes you can meal prep for your kids (and for yourself!) to keep their energy up, without the sugary snacks

Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Hamburger Balls (aka. Meatballs!)

Ingredients

Baked Sweet potatoes

• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 tbsp. Avocado oil
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp. Smoked paprika

Hamburger balls (makes about 16):

• 1 lb lean ground beef (alternatively, you can use turkey or chicken)
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 egg
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped or shredded
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of Pepper
• 4 slices from a brick of Swiss Cheese

Directions

Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Chop sweet potato into fry-like rectangles
• Spread out on a baking sheet
• Lightly coat sweet potatoes in avocado oil
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper

Hamburger Balls

• Mix together all ingredients except for Swiss cheese
• Roll balls, you should have about a 16 in total
• Lightly oil your pan (preferably a cast iron skillet)
• On medium-high heat, add the hamburger balls to pan. Turn after a few minutes and cook until finished.
• When almost done, place cheese slices on top. Cover with a pan lid until melted.

Taco Egg Muffins

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• 8 oz of ground turkey or ground chicken
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4-5 button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup spinach (or more!), shredded
• Black olives, sliced
• 2 tbsp. Salsa (your choice)
• ¼ cup Goat Milk Feta Cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Lightly oil a muffin tin with avocado oil, and turn oven on 350 degrees
2. Sweat onions with red pepper and mushrooms. Let cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, crack eggs. Add shredded spinach, crumbled feta and black olives.
4. Scramble.
5. Add remaining mixture of onions, pepper and mushrooms.
6. Scramble again and pour mixture into muffin tin.
7. Place in oven for about 25 minutes.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Avocado (Adapted from Vanilla And Bean)

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
• ½ purple onion finely chopped
• 2 tbs mayonnaise
• 2.5 tbsp mustard

• 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ tsp
• 2 tsp dill
• 8-10 grinds of fresh Black Pepper
• 2 slices of sourdough bread (or sprouted grain bread)

Directions

1. Using a potato masher, rough-mash the chickpeas until most is smashed but there are still some whole chickpeas left. Add the pickles, onion, mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, dill, optional turmeric and black pepper. Mix well. Taste for seasoning adjustment.
2. Store in a covered container for up to two days. Delicious alone or piled high on multigrain with accompanying veggies.

Make-Your-Own Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized whole wheat pita
• 2 tbsp hummus
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced black olives
• Baby spinach leaves
• Add more vegetables based on preferences from your child!

Directions

1. Pack all ingredients in a lunch box, and let your child get creative at lunch time!

Portobello Pizzas

Ingredients

• 2 portobello mushrooms
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp. Tomato sauce
• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp. Sharp cheddar cheese (or dairy-free alternative), grated
• Optional: pepperoni, bacon, ground turkey
• 1 pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a frying pan on medium heat, place avocado oil. Place mushrooms, face-down in oil. Cover pan and let sit for 3 minutes.
2. Flip mushrooms, sprinkle salt and pepper. Cover, and let sit for another 3 minutes.
3. Cover with tomato sauce, pepper, meat (optional). Cover pan again and let sit for 2 minutes.
4. Add shredded cheese and cover until melted.

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