Originally Posted by springvalley112:
When they state grain based desserts, what do they mean?
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Rice Crispy Treats
Popcorn balls
Etc.
Anything taking an approved grain but making it into something the vast majority of kids will eat.
A spoon full of sugar and all that...
Their goal is no hunger to go along with healthier food choices.
They are pretty awesome and get the real day to day of kids eating habits.
Sure we can offer baked whole oat putty for after school snack, but the kid will just wait and beg for McD's fries on the way home, instead. Better they get some oats and raisins in their cookies and maybe even an apple, than fast food grease.