Easter is all about fun, family, and, truth be told…candy! If you are worried about kids devouring chocolate bunnies, sugary jelly beans, and sticky marshmallow chicks, LIFT Enrichment can help ease your mind.

There are numerous ways to celebrate and create lasting memories without overloading with sugar.

One effective approach is to have healthy snacks available that everyone can enjoy.

This Easter, consider making Pizza English muffins topped with colorful veggies that are loaded not only with essential vitamins but also great presentation options! Serve these with a refreshing cucumber salad that you can customize with healthy dressings.

Not only do these snacks offer a healthy alternative to traditional holiday snacks, but they also promote creativity and teamwork among them.

Pizza English Muffins with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

4 English muffins, halved.

1 15-oz can crush tomatoes

2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces.

1⁄2 cucumber, peeled and chopped.

28 oz low-fat skim mozzarella cheese, grated.

1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed.

Dried oregano

Red wine vinegar

Sugar

Extra-Virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Aluminum foil (if pan doesn’t have a lid)

Directions

Cucumber Salad

Peel the cucumber, then cut it in half horizontally and cut it into thin half-moon slices. Place in a bowl and add chopped lettuce, 1⁄2 Tbs vinegar, 1 Tbs olive oil, 1⁄2 tsp oregano, 1⁄2 tsp salt, and a bit of black pepper. Combine ingredients. Add a bit of sugar if it’s too acidic. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Pizza Sauce

In a bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes, 1⁄2 tsp salt, 1⁄2 tsp sugar, 1⁄2 tsp oregano, and freshly ground pepper. Check for seasoning and set aside.

English Muffin Pizza

On half of an English muffin, add the sauce, cheese, and a bit of dried oregano and basil. Heat pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbs olive oil. Place pizzas in pan (about 8), cover skillet with lid or aluminum foil, and heat for 5–7 minutes until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil and serve with cucumber salad.

Bring LIFT Enrichment to Your School

Healthy Easter snacks allow kids to be creative in the kitchen without loading up on sugar. At LIFT Enrichment, we are committed to making healthy cooking accessible and fun for all students. If you’re interested in bringing our cooking programs to your school, book a meeting with us today.

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