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Healthy recipes for you and your family to make at home!

BANANA ICE CREAM

SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH APPLE AND PECANS

PAPAYA PEANUT SALSA

PICKLED CABBAGE AND CARROTS

SNEAKY MASHED POTATOES

SURPRISE FRIES (EGGPLANT DIPPERS)

The Fruit Loop

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Jan 19

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring work to advance civil rights and equality for all Americans.⁠
#MLKDay

Jan 16

Access to fresh fruits and vegetables helps families cook the meals they want, in ways that work for them.⁠
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Swipe through to see the meals this Houston family made with their Brighter Bites produce—simple, nourishing, and full of love. 🍎🥕⁠
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#BrighterBites #StoriesOfChange #FreshFoodAccess #HoustonFamilies

Jan 15

We’re grateful to Purple Line Partners for making these stories possible. Their financial support helped fund Brighter Bites’ home delivery partnership with DoorDash in Washington, D.C., ensuring families who struggle to pick-up at school could receive fresh fruits and vegetables directly at their doors.⁠
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Thank you, Purple Line Partners, for investing in families and helping bring fresh food closer to home. 💚🍎

Jan 14

Last week, we were honored to welcome Prince George’s County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph, Chief of Staff Dr. Deann M. Collins, and School Board Member Aimee Olivo to a Brighter Bites distribution at Bladensburg Elementary School.⁠
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As a Community School partner, Brighter Bites works alongside schools to support families with consistent access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education. During the visit, leaders saw how Community Schools create the conditions for programs like ours to meet families where they are—right on campus—with produce and staple foods that support healthy meals at home.⁠
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We’re grateful for Maryland’s investment in the Community Schools movement and for the partnership with PGCPS that makes this work possible. Together, we’re strengthening schools as hubs of support and helping families bring more fruits and vegetables to the table. 🍎🥕

Jan 13

Looking for a cozy way to use winter greens? Try this delicious Smoky Greens recipe from Brighter Bites! It’s simple to make with just a few ingredients—like collards or kale, olive oil, honey, and a touch of spice—and makes a perfect side or addition to your family meals. 🥬⁠
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👉 Check out this recipe and more in our full library of recipes at the link in bio!⁠
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Healthy eating can be easy, seasonal, and full of flavor—give it a try! 💚🍽️

Jan 12

✨ Happy New Year from Brighter Bites! ✨⁠
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New year, same mission. 💚⁠
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In the first week of January alone, we provided 104,312 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to 4,536 families across 38 schools—and we’re just getting started!⁠
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We can’t wait to share the incredible work ahead this year as we continue helping families bring more fresh produce to the table. 🍎🥕⁠
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Here’s to a healthy, impactful year ahead!

Jan 8

A huge thank you to the Wawa Foundation for supporting Brighter Bites programs in Southwest Florida. This school year and summer, we’ll reach more than 2,000 Florida families with over 259,200 pounds of fresh produce.⁠
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Click through to hear directly from teachers and families about how Brighter Bites is creating real change in their community.⁠
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We’re grateful to partners like the Wawa Foundation who help Brighter Bites bring more fruits and vegetables to family tables and build healthier communities, one bag at a time. 🍎🥕

Dec 31

This year hit a major milestone in our work to fight food insecurity across the country with @DoorDash’s #ProjectDASH! Together, we’ve made more than 25,000 deliveries of fresh produce to Brighter Bites families. ⁠
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🚗🍎Learn more about how this partnership helps us reach our neighbors with what they need, when they need it most: https://about.doordash.com/en-us/impact/project-dash

Dec 30

We are grateful for the support of @KingArthurBaking for our DC program!⁠
Brighter Bites shares King Arthur Baking's mission to transform food⁠
systems to be more accessible and just. We believe everyone⁠
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Thank you for helping further our mission in the Washington, D.C. metro area!⁠

Dec 29

Make your year-end donation today! ⁠
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Your donation to Brighter Bites provides critical access to fresh produce and nutrition education for under-resourced communities. Give a life-changing gift for a healthier tomorrow. Make your year-end contribution today!⁠
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www.brighterbites.org/healthyholidays2025

Dec 26

San Diego Friends!⁠
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This year has been one of transition, growth, and determination for Brighter Bites San Diego. Following the +BOX merger with Brighter Bites earlier this year, our team has been hard at work strengthening partnerships, aligning systems, and laying the foundation for a stronger, more sustainable future.⁠
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We’re thrilled to share that Brighter Bites San Diego is now active at 9 schools across North County, supporting 925 families with fresh produce and the tools to build healthier habits at home!...and more growth to come in 2026.⁠
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An anonymous local donor has pledged to match all gifts, up to $100,000, through December 31. Every dollar you give will be doubled—helping us provide nourishment today and healthier outcomes for the future. Please consider donating to support our San Diego program today!⁠
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bit.ly/3Y4dlLd

Dec 23

We are thankful for the support of The Burton Family Foundation for our Phoenix program!⁠
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With the support of partners like The Burton Family Foundation, we’re able to continue creating meaningful, lasting change in over 1,900 families and teachers across Phoenix. Thank you for being a valued partner in this mission! 🥑🍅

Dec 22

Give the Gift of Health! 🎁🫐🥑🍓⁠
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Your year-end donation to Brighter Bites brings fresh produce and nutrition education to families in need. Help us build a healthier future—one bite at a time.⁠
www.brighterbites.org/healthyholidays2025

Dec 19

Happy Holidays from Brighter Bites!⁠
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Thank you for helping us grow healthier communities one fruit and veggie at a time.⁠
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Wishing you joy, health, and a fruitful new year ahead!⁠
The Brighter Bites Team

Dec 19

We’re incredibly grateful for our partners at @HEB for helping make our work possible in Texas!❤️⁠
Your support helps us create healthier communities and change lives! 🍉🥦🍊#HEBHelpingHere

Dec 15

🧁 Happy National Cupcake Day! 🎉⁠
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We’re celebrating with a sweet twist — Carrot Cupcakes made with whole grains, fruits, veggies, and lots of flavor! Perfect for little bakers, family kitchens, and anyone who loves a treat with a healthy spin.⁠
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Ingredients:⁠
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1½ cups whole wheat flour⁠
2 tsp ground cinnamon⁠
1 tsp baking soda⁠
½ tsp salt⁠
1 cup unsweetened applesauce⁠
½ cup honey⁠
1 egg⁠
¼ cup unsalted light butter⁠
2 Tbsp sugar⁠
1 tsp vanilla extract⁠
2 cups shredded carrots (about 5 carrots)⁠
¼ cup raisins⁠
¼ cup chopped walnuts⁠
Cooking spray or paper liners⁠
Directions:⁠
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Preheat oven to 350°F.⁠
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.⁠
In a large bowl, beat applesauce, honey, butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.⁠
Add dry ingredients and mix until combined — batter will be thick!⁠
Stir in carrots, raisins, and walnuts.⁠
Spray a muffin pan or add liners; divide batter evenly.⁠
Bake 22–24 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.⁠
Nutrition (per mini muffin): 89 calories; 16g carbs; 2g fat; 2g protein; 2g fiber⁠
Cost: Just $2.76 for the entire batch of 24!⁠
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🥕✨ Celebrate National Cupcake Day with a treat that brings sweetness and goodness in every bite!

Dec 13

We had the BEST time with the 3rd graders at Kashmere Gardens Elementary!⁠
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The class had a blast making our “Better Than Ranch” dip and “Yellow Smoothie” recipe. It was the perfect mix of hands-on learning and tasty fun — every table got to measure, mix, and create their own recipe! 🥕🍋🥰⁠
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The kiddos were so excited, and they even received take-home recipe cards to share with their families. Nothing beats seeing their smiles and curiosity in action!

Dec 12

We were lucky to receive donated Fruit Bliss Mini Apricots in NYC, enjoyed by hundreds of Brighter Bites families—including those at PS 19Q in Queens 💛⁠
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We swapped raisins for the fresh, flavorful apricots in our Crunchy Celery & Apple Salad, and families loved it. Fresh swap, big flavor! 🍎🥬⁠
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Fruit Bliss has been a valued partner of Brighter Bites for several years, and we’re deeply grateful for their continued support in helping families discover delicious, nourishing foods.

Dec 9

We are so thankful!⁠
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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, this year’s silent auction raised $225,515, surpassing our expectations and creating meaningful impact for our mission. These funds will help support our programming from coast to coast, providing over 35,000 individuals with the fresh produce and nutrition education they need to live healthier lives.⁠
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We’re grateful for everyone who contributed and helped strengthen our impact through this event. With your support, more families can experience a healthy life and brighter future!⁠
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Thank you,⁠
The Brighter Bites Team

Dec 5

⏰ 24 hours left! The Brighter Bites Auction closes tomorrow at 8 PM CT.⁠
A few of our favorite lots still have no bids — meaning you can snag an incredible deal at a great price while supporting families with fresh produce. Bid now! Swipe through to see some the best remaining deals then head to www.brighterbites.org/silentauction25 to place your bid!