Strawberry Valentine’s Day Treats for the Classroom

 

Strawberry Parfait

Ingredients needed:

• Yogurt
• Granola
• Strawberries

Directions: Buy vanilla and a “pink” yogurt, like strawberry or raspberry, and layer the yogurt with granola and fresh cut strawberries or raspberries. Use Greek yogurt for an added protein punch. Layer your ingredients in a clear cup and if you want to get extra fancy, sprinkle some Valentine’s sprinkles on top and add a heart on a toothpick.

 

Yogurt Bites

Ingredients needed:

• Organic Greek vanilla yogurt*
• Organic fresh ripe strawberries
• Quantities of each depend on the amount of strawberries you prepare.
  * If you want to go dairy free, alternatives include your favorite nut butter or even coconut butter.
  
  Directions: Slice strawberries in half. Spoon Greek yogurt onto a shallow dish and dip the strawberries in the yogurt. Place dipped strawberries in a plastic container lined with parchment paper and freeze.

 

Strawberry Shish Kebab

Ingredients needed:

• Strawberries
• Seedless Grapes

Directions: Using a small heart cookie cutter cut the center of the strawberry. Once you have your strawberries cut into hearts, add them to your skewer. Put them on the skewer starting with the strawberry heart first, then a grape, then another heart and continue with this pattern until the skewer is full.