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Back-to-School Snack Recipes

Recipes courtesy of www.cookbookresources.com

Trail Mix Snack

1 (15 ounce) box seedless raisins
1 (12 ounce) can Spanish peanuts
1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips (may substitute carob chips)

Mix the ingredients together for a high energy, nutritious snack.

State Fair Frozen Chocolate Bananas

1/3 cup chopped peanuts or granola
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 large banana

Melt chocolate chips in a bowl in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat. Cut the banana into thirds and push a wooden stick into the end of each piece. Roll the banana in the melted chocolate or frost it with a knife. Roll in peanuts or granola and place on wax paper. Freeze. Wrap in foil to keep longer.

Stuffed Apple

Apple
Peanut Butter
Raisins

Core a washed apple. Mix peanut butter with raisins and stuff the apple with the peanut butter mixture. Can slice the apple and serve, or eat it whole. Enjoy!

Tanya's Pizzas

1 package refrigerator biscuits, flaky are good
Pizza sauce
Mozzarella cheese, grated
Favorite toppings: pepperoni, Italian sausage, hamburger, mushrooms, green pepper, sliced olives

Preheat oven to 425° and grease a cookie sheet. Roll out each biscuit on a floured surface to make a 4-inch circle. Place on baking sheet. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons of sauce onto each biscuit and spread to cover biscuit. Sprinkle with cheese. Add favorite topping. Bake for about 10 minutes.