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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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Sep 16

🥑🌽 Happy National Guacamole Day!�We’re serving up a fresh, budget-friendly twist — Corn Guacamole — perfect with baked tortilla chips or on top of fish tacos! ⁠
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Here’s how to make it:�⁠
-Scoop & mash 3 large ripe avocados in a bowl.�⁠
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* 1 (15 oz) can corn (no salt), rinsed & drained⁠
* ½ cup chopped white onion⁠
* ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro⁠
* Juice of 1 lime⁠
* ½ tsp garlic powder⁠
* ½ tsp salt⁠
* ¼ tsp ground cumin�⁠
-Stir well, then fold in 4 oz crumbled queso fresco.⁠
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This dish is fresh, healthy, and affordable — now that’s worth celebrating! 🎉⁠
Let us know you're going to try this in the comments below!

Sep 16

Brighter Bites is proud to partner with @CareFirstBlue in DC and honored to be recognized at tonight’s Grantee Reception, alongside fellow community organizations.⁠
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Their investment in our mission helps us expand our impact across the region. Together, we’re advancing health, equity, and opportunity. #CareFirstDC #CareFirstCares

Sep 15

North Texas Giving Day is this Thursday! Help us raise funds for our Dallas program and donate today!⁠ Your donation goes directly to providing fresh produce and nutrition education to those who need it most. ⁠
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www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/brighterbites

Sep 12

Our mission: To create communities of health through fresh food. 💚⁠
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At Brighter Bites, we believe every child deserves access to fresh fruits and veggies. From Apples to Zucchini, there is so much to explore and love! Join our mission today, and help us bring fresh produce and nutrition education to those who need it most!⁠
www.brighterbites.org⁠
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#BrighterBites #FreshForAll #HealthyKidsHealthyFuture #NutritionMatters

Sep 11

@BrighterBites is grateful to receive a total of $30,000 in grant support from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation!⁠
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This award will help fuel our mission across the country, with Brighter Bites programs in Bakersfield, Las Cruces, Dallas, Austin, and Houston recognized and celebrated with grant checks presented in Sprouts stores in each community.⁠
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With this support, we’ll be able to provide thousands of families with fresh produce and nutrition education that inspires healthy habits for a lifetime. ⁠
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Together, we're sowing the seeds for a healthier future for our kids and connecting generations to a healthier, more fulfilling way to live. @Sprouts Farmers Market #SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay

Sep 8

Healthy Tip! 💡Different colors in fruits and vegetables provide different vitamins and antioxidants your body needs to stay healthy.⁠ Be sure to fill your plate with a variety of colors to get the most nutrition!⁠
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❤️ Reds = heart health & circulation support (tomatoes, strawberries, red peppers)�⁠
🧡 Oranges/Yellows = immune support & healthy skin (carrots, oranges, yellow squash)�⁠
💚 Greens = strong bones & teeth (spinach, broccoli, kale)�⁠
💙💜 Blues/Purples = brain health & memory (blueberries, eggplant, purple cabbage)⁠
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Every time you fill your plate with color, you’re giving your body the best fuel possible! ⁠
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For more tips, visit our website- https://www.brighterbites.org/tips-tools/⁠
#healthytip #eattherainbow

Sep 5

Today, on National Food Bank Day, we celebrate the power of community to changes lives!⁠
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Thank you to our food bank partners across the country for making our program what it is today! ⁠
Capital Area Food Bank, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Houston Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, Roadrunner Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, St Mary's Food Bank⁠
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Aug 28

School is back—and so is the need for brain power! ⁠
Here are some of our favorite brain-boosting foods to pack in lunchboxes or serve as after-school snacks:⁠
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🥦 Veggies⁠
- Spinach ⁠
- Broccoli ⁠
- Carrots ⁠
- Red bell peppers ⁠
- Avocados ⁠
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🍎 Fruits⁠
- Blueberries⁠
- Apples ⁠
- Bananas ⁠
- Grapes ⁠
- Oranges ⁠
- Kiwi⁠
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Want more healthy tips for back-to-school season? Visit our website https://www.brighterbites.org/tips-tools/

Aug 26

Thank you to the Byrne Family Foundation and @SundtBuilds for supporting our programs in Dallas and Phoenix. With your generous support, we are able to share the joy of fresh fruits and veggies with students and introduce families to new healthy foods! ⁠
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Here's a sneak peek at some of the healthy snacks we've recently made for families in Phoenix! 🥤🍌🫐🥭

Aug 25

We love seeing our program through the eyes of the students we serve!

Aug 23

Every bite is a building block. 🧠🍓⁠
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When kids have access to fresh, nutritious food, they’re not just eating better, they’re learning better, growing stronger, and dreaming bigger.⁠
At Brighter Bites, we believe that healthy food fuels bright futures. That’s why every bag and box we deliver is more than just produce — it’s potential. 💚⁠
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This school year, join us in making difference one child, one family, and one bite at a time.

Aug 21

🍏 The Produce Gap in America⁠
Did you know that only about 10% of adults in the U.S. are getting the recommended daily servings of fruits and veggies? That means 9 out of 10 adults and nearly all kids are playing catch-up when it comes to nutrition.⁠
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At Brighter Bites, we’re committed to closing that gap—one apple, one child, one community at a time. Because nourishing their potential starts with fresh food access.

Aug 20

We’re are thankful for the support of the @AdventistHC Community Partnership Fund in supporting our work in the Washington, D.C. metro area!⁠
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Thanks to their support, we’re bringing fresh produce and hands-on nutrition education to children in schools across Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Together, we’re helping families build healthier habits and brighter futures — one bite at a time! 🍍🥦🍓⁠

Aug 19

New pencils, fresh produce, and big dreams 🍎📚✏️ — let’s make this school year the brightest one yet!

Aug 15

We ❤️ our volunteers! Our volunteer opportunities are coming soon for fall. Stay in the loop and visit the link in bio to see the latest on volunteering for fall 2025! ⁠www.brighterbites.org/volunteer⁠

Aug 13

🥦 Learning + Laughing + Label Reading = CATCH-ing Healthy Habits! 🧠
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This school year, our Brighter Bites kids are diving into nutrition lessons from the CATCH Global Foundation — where they learn how to fuel their bodies with energy-packed foods, one fun activity at a time! 🍎💪⁠
From sorting “GO, SLOW, and WHOA” foods to building balanced meals, these lessons help kids make smart choices that stick — in the lunchroom and beyond.⁠
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Because when kids understand why healthy eating matters, they’re more likely to stick with it. And that’s how we nourish lifelong potential. 💚

Aug 11

At Brighter Bites, a bag of fresh produce is just the beginning. It's a healthier dinner around the table. It's a child showing up to school more focused and full of energy. It’s a parent feeling supported and empowered. 💚⁠
In every community we serve, we're not just distributing fruits and veggies — we’re nourishing futures. 🍎

Aug 8

When you donate to Brighter Bites, you’re not just giving fruits and veggies — you’re giving kids the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.⁠
Your support helps us deliver fresh produce and nutrition education to families who need it most. Because every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential — and it all starts with access to healthy food. 🍎📚⁠
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Ready to make a difference? Click the link in bio to donate today.

Aug 6

🎒 Back to School = Back to Fueling Bright Minds! 🍎 Make lunchtime count with fresh, fun, and kid-approved meals that nourish their bodies and brains. Here are a few simple lunchbox ideas to keep your little ones energized all day:⁠
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🥪 Whole grain wrap with hummus + veggies
🍓 Fruit kabobs with yogurt dip
🥕 DIY veggie cups + ranch⁠
🍚 Leftover rice + beans + avocado⁠
🍌 Nut butter & banana sandwich (on whole wheat!)⁠
🍎 Apple slices + sunflower seed butter⁠
🥗 Mini salad jars with chickpeas + ranch⁠
🧀 Whole grain crackers + cheese + grape tomatoes⁠
🍠 Roasted sweet potato wedges + a boiled egg⁠
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Remember: when we pack nutrition, we’re packing potential. 💚⁠

Aug 3

🍉 Happy National Watermelon Day! 🍉There’s nothing sweeter than fresh fruit and smiling faces! Watermelon is more than a summer snack — it’s hydration, nutrition, and joy all in one juicy bite. ⁠
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We love seeing kids nourish their potential one slice at a time.
#NationalWatermelonDay⁠