If you’re looking for some snacks and lunches to pack for your children check out eXtension.org’s School Recipes page. The page has over 20 recipes including breakfasts, snacks and lunches and “simple suppers.”

Among the recipes you’ll find this quick pocket sandwich:

Chicken Pita Sandwiches  

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Number of servings: 6

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup apple, diced
1/2 cup grapes, halved
1/3 cups dried cranberries OR raisins
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
pepper, to taste
6 small green leafy lettuce leaves
3 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads, halved

Directions: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, celery, apple, grapes, dried cranberries, and yogurt. Mix gently. Season with pepper. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each pita half. Fill pita with chicken mixture, dividing evenly.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 2.5 g (4% DV), Saturated Fat .5 g (3% DV),
Cholesterol 35 mg (12% DV), Sodium 170 mg (7% DV), Total Carbohydrate 22 g (7% DV), Dietary Fiber 3 g (12% DV), Sugars 8 g, Protein 17 g, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%.

Source: extension.org and  University of Nebraska Lincoln, Primary Source: National Fruit and Vegetable Program at www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov