This month our blogs are all about making a meal out of your favorite snacks. Whether you enjoy cooking or not, sometimes you just do not want to spend time in the kitchen preparing a meal. Turning snacks into dinner allows you to have a tasty and nutritious meal for minimal effort.
At Spend Smart. Eat Smart. we are big believers in the idea that food does not need to be complicated. Choose a source of protein, a carbohydrate, and then add in some color and fiber with fruits and vegetables and mix in some calcium-rich foods throughout the day.
Cottage cheese is one of my favorite no-cook meal components. It gives me protein and calcium and is a delicious base for toppings. I can top it with whatever chopped vegetables and seasonings I have. Carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and radishes are all great with cottage cheese. I eat this cottage cheese bowl with some crackers or tortilla chips and a piece of fruit. I love that this takes just a few minutes to put together, packs up well and gives me a lot of the nutrition I need.
With the fun of summer in full swing, remember meals can be easy, require no cooking and include some of our favorite snack foods! Next week Jody will share her take on building a meal from her favorite snack foods.
