The Dairy Alliance is helping families prepare for the back-to-school season with high-protein dairy recipes designed to keep children energized throughout the academic day. As routines shift and schedules become more demanding, the organization emphasizes the nutritional benefits of incorporating real dairy into meals.
Laura Buxenbaum, VP of Health and Wellness at The Dairy Alliance, stated that dairy serves as a high-protein powerhouse food that fuels growing and active bodies. Beyond protein, real dairy provides essential nutrients including calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus, all crucial for developing strong bones.
The organization's website features numerous recipes that require minimal time and ingredients while delivering maximum flavor. Examples include the three-ingredient Chicken Pesto Wrap and portable Low-Lactose Garden Egg Bites. For snacks, families can prepare fresh fruit with dip or grand slam snack mix, along with convenient grab-and-go options like string cheese, yogurt, smoothies, and milk chugs available at local stores.
Buxenbaum added that many recipes are simple enough for children to assist with preparation, creating opportunities for family bonding in the kitchen while establishing healthy eating habits. The Dairy Alliance, working with dairy farmers across the Southeast, focuses on promoting dairy foods and nutritional knowledge throughout eight states in the region.
