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Kids’ Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta + Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bites

Italian · Serves 2

Kids’ Butternut Squash Stuffed Pasta + Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bites

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Does making kids’ lunches + snacks feel like a part-time job? We feel you, and we’re here to help. This 15-minute lunch + 15-minute snack are the perfect make-ahead lunch box time-savers. You’ll whip up tender butternut squash agnolotti and marinara sauce with a side of fresh cucumber and apple slices (to stay or to go!). But just wait—it’ll be snack time before you know it! Roll up chewy homemade whole-grain oat bites with peanut butter, chocolate chips, honey, and coconut for a sweet, wholesome treat. That’s right: We’re thinking outside the lunchbox (so you don’t have to!). This recipe is designed to provide lunch and snack components for multiple days. For each lunch and snack meal, 3 servings and 6 servings are provided for a 2 person and 4 person box respectively. Nutrition information under the Nutrition Values section below is for the lunch portion. The following nutrition information is for 1 serving of the snack meal: Calories: 410, Fat: 23g, Sat. Fat: 12g, Chol: 0mg, Sodium: 75mg, Carbohydrates: 36g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 16g, Protein: 9g. Download the nutrition labels to see final nutrition information for both lunch and snack components.

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Instructions

4 steps
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.

    Thinly slice cucumber into rounds. Halve, core, and thinly slice apple.

    Once water is boiling, gently add agnolotti to pot. Cook until al dente and floating to the top, 4-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. TIP: To serve right away, skip rinsing with cold water!

    MICROWAVE ALTERNATIVE: Place agnolotti in a large bowl and add just enough water to cover. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 5-7 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, then drain. Rinse under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    To serve: Transfer marinara to a medium microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and microwave until warmed through, 30-60 seconds. Divide agnolotti and marinara between plates. Serve with cucumber rounds and apple slices on the side.

    To stash: Refrigerate agnolotti, cucumber rounds, and apple slices in separate containers and pack as desired, with marinara for dipping!

  3. 3

    Place peanut butter, honey, and half the chocolate chips (all for 6 servings) in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until melted, 30-45 seconds. Whisk until smooth.

    Stir in oats, coconut, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined. Refrigerate until mixture holds together easily when pinched, 5-10 minutes. TIP: Be careful not to over-chill, or mixture will be too hard to roll!

  4. 4

    Roll oat mixture into 8-10 1-inch balls (16-20 balls for 6 servings). TIP: The oat mixture is definitely sticky! To help with rolling, lightly oil your hands first.

    To store: Keep oat bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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