As kids across the country head back to school, parents are scrambling to get back into a healthy mealtime and snack routine. To make that daunting task a tad bit easier, try this easy and nutritious Peanut Butter Yogurt Banana Dip.
Got picky eaters? No worries: They’ll love it.
Look at all those fun, kid-friendly dippers!
Apple Wedges
Graham Crackers
Whole Grain Pretzels
Celery Sticks
Say it ain’t so! Summer is coming to an end, and it’s back-to-school time … already!
If your kids are anything like mine, they’re famished when they get home from school. Be at the ready with a nutrient-rich snack like this one. And remember, on average, kids consume about 25% of their daily calories from snacks, so make those between-meal nibbles as nutritious as you can 🙂
Don’t let after-school sports get in the way of good nutrition. Whip up my dip, pack it up with your child’s favorite dippers, and then hit the road running …
- Serves: 4
- Serving size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g

- ½ ripe banana
- ¾ cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Peel the banana, place on a cutting board, and mash with the back of a fork until smooth. Place in a medium-size bowl with the yogurt, peanut butter, and cinnamon and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a small bowl and serve with sliced fruit, celery, Graham crackers, and whole grain pretzels.
I first created this recipe for the summer issue of the Live Well Digest, a WIC publication created by Brush Arts. I hope you like it; please weigh in with your family’s favorite snacks.
This is the perfect snack for my little girl who loves yogurt.
Love how simple this is….and nothing I’ll need to run to the market for. Thanks MMM.
Love this! I make this all the time for ME 🙂 LOL! I use powdered peanut butter though b/c I have a slight obsession with it 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
This looks so simple and delicious! I know my little girl will love it!
My 7 y old made today….for her brother and sisters. She was so proud se could make it herself. And everyone loved it! (:
This looks amazing. Can’t wait to try it!