FOX Boston: Four Convenient Back-to-School Finds for Busy Families

Back-to-school season brings busy mornings, packed schedules and less time for meal preparation. These four convenient finds can help simplify lunchboxes, after-school snacks and weeknight meals.

Upgrade the Classic Lunchbox Cracker

For a satisfying twist on the classic cracker, try PRETZELIZED. The brand combines the crunchy, toasted shell of a pretzel with a bite-sized snacking cracker, bringing two favorite snacks together in one.

PRETZELIZED products are oven-baked, Non-GMO and produced in a facility that does not process peanuts or tree nuts. The Pretzel Snackers and Pretzel Crackers are great for lunchboxes, after-school snacking or stacking with cheese and cold cuts to create fun mini sandwiches.

Sea Salt Pretzel Snackers are available in convenient 10-count multipacks for grab-and-go snacking, while the Sea Salt and Cheddar Pretzel Crackers come in 6.5-ounce boxes that are perfect for sharing or portioning into lunchboxes.

Fit More Fruits and Vegetables Into Busy Days

Make it easier to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into busy school days with Kencko, whose motto is “Fruits. Veggies. Nothing Else.”

Kencko’s snaps and smoothies offer a convenient way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of real foods. Its superfood and performance smoothies are made with fruits, vegetables and superfoods and provide nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant-based protein to support energy, digestion, gut health and more.

Try a Savory Alternative to Sweet Protein Bars

If you typically reach for something salty instead of sweet, try Takeaways. While many protein bars taste like dessert, these savory bars satisfy your “salt tooth” with flavors such as Cheese Pizza, White Cheddar and Pepper Jack.

Each portable, mess-free bar provides 12 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 120 calories, with just 1–2 grams of sugar. The bars are made with real milk and cheese and are also gluten-free and Non-GMO.

The savory concept has already proven popular: When the first Takeaways bars hit the market, the brand sold 25,000 bars within its first month.

Take the Guesswork Out of Weeknight Meals

Finally, simplify busy weeknight meals with Hungryroot. The service creates personalized meal plans and recommendations tailored to your tastes and dietary needs.

Hungryroot’s recipes are designed to be quick, easy and nutritious, with most coming together in 15 minutes or less. In addition to meal ingredients, Hungryroot delivers a range of healthy-living essentials—from snacks and sweets to supplements—directly to your door.

For more simple nutrition tips and family-friendly finds, visit NutritionByMia.com.