Eat The Rainbow: Blueberry Banana S’mores

June 22, 2022 General /FamilyRecipes

If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community garden.

During the warm and sunny days of summer, it’s easier than ever to find affordable, farm-fresh produce. You can find everything from crunchy carrots and fragrant herbs to juicy berries and peaches — and produce grown locally usually tastes a lot better too! Take advantage of the rainbow of fresh summer fruits and vegetables to create healthy recipes your kids will love, like these Blueberry Banana S’mores!

Blueberry Banana S’mores

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

  • 4 graham crackers, broken crosswise in half
  • 8 teaspoons peanut butter
  • 16 thin slices peeled banana
  • 36 blueberries
TIP: For toddlers and preschoolers, you may want to mash the blueberries and bananas first before topping, and consider reducing the portion size from 2 S’mores to 1.
  • Place the 8 graham cracker squares on a cutting board or clean work surface. Spread each square with 1 teaspoon peanut butter. Set 4 of the squares aside.
  • Top each of the remaining squares with 4 banana slices and 9 blueberries. Top with the remaining crackers to create “sandwiches.” The peanut butter will prevent the blueberries from falling out!

Nutrition Information per Serving (2 S’mores):

280 calories, 14g fat (2.5g saturated), 230mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 8g protein
S’mores are a classic summertime favorite, made with graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Since S’mores are loaded with sugar and calories, we decided to give this sweet treat a healthy makeover by filling them instead with nutritious bananas, summer’s freshest blueberries, and protein-rich peanut butter. Serve as a snack or dessert with a cold, refreshing glass of milk.