- Refuels your bodies energy stores
- Helps you wake up
- Prevents overeating later
- Makes you happier
- Helps you focus
Healthy Tip: Choose a savory breakfast over a sugary breakfast!
It is even better if your savory breakfast includes PROTEIN because protein will help keep your blood sugar levels stable (so you will feel good) and keep you full longer.
Elementary & High Schools will be taking their crunch on October 17th. The middle schools will be crunching on October 16th.
Gooseberries
Join us on Friday, October 25th to try Gooseberries! These berries are packed with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, & fiber. Studies suggest that they help prevent cancer, better brain function, and reduce diabetes.
Fun fact: gooseberries are actually illegal in some states for spreading a tree killing disease.
Apple Butter
6 cups of apple sauce either homemade or store bought.
1 Tbsp of lemon juice
Heat oven to 325⁰
In a 9 by 13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish stir together apple sauce and lemon juice. Bake in oven stirring every 30 minutes, until dark brown and reduced to two cups. Will take about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Can be eaten anywhere you would use jam or syrup.
Sautéed Cinnamon Apples
3 cored and chopped apples
2 Tbs water or apple cider
1 Tbsp of butter or oil
1 Tbsp of maple syrup or honey
½ tsp of cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
¼ tsp vanilla
Put apples into skillet with 2 tbs water and cover with lid. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly soft. Add oil and stir until evenly coated. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook until soft.
Microwave “Baked” Apples
1 small apple
¼ tsp sugar
¼ tsp ground all spice
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp chopped nuts &/or dried fruit
2 tsp old fashioned oatmeal
1 tsp water
½ tsp oil
Mix oatmeal, dried fruit, nuts, oil, and water set aside.
Cut top ½ inch off apple then core it. Place in a small bowl and sprinkle sugar and spices to coat the top and walls of the center. Fill the center of apple with oatmeal mixture.
Microwave for 2 ½ -3 minutes let rest for 3 minutes and enjoy!
National Farm to School Month celebrates the connections happening across the National between kids, families, and their local farmers. The 10 Cents Grant encourages food service programs to buy and serve Michigan’s bountiful variety of local produce to children. WOPS food service is passionate about supporting our local farmers! #eatlocal #farmtoschool
- You can add funds into your students account through our new food service Meal Magic Family Portal https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/
- Your student can bring cash OR a check to the register in the cafeteria and a food service staff member can deposit it on to your students account.
Our Assistant Director, Noelle, has a culinary degree and can help you with all your catering needs! Email Noelle at whitlatchn@westottawa.net or call her office at 616-786-2109.