Sun Meals Tips and Recipes

Make the Most Out of Your Applesauce and Milk!

Sun Meal Kits are awesome! Sometimes you may have more milk and applesauce cups than you can consume in a week. Here are some tips and recipes to help you make the most out of these Sun Meal Kit staples. Small changes can help reduce food waste and make the most out of these ingredients!

Applesauce

Refrigerate any opened applesauce and use it within 7–10 days or freeze applesauce in small containers or ice cube trays for later use.

Quick Snacks

• Enjoy chilled as a snack.
• Mix with yogurt for a creamy treat.
• Add cinnamon for extra flavor.
• Freeze in popsicle molds for a refreshing summer snack.

Breakfast Boosters

• Stir into oatmeal.
• Add to pancakes or waffle batter.
• Mix into overnight oats.
• Blend into smoothies.

Easy Baking

• Make applesauce muffins or quick bread.
• Use applesauce to replace some oil or butter in baking recipes.
• Add applesauce to oatmeal cookies for extra moisture.

Milk Ideas

Family Favorites

• Make pudding.
• Prepare macaroni and cheese.
• Enjoy with cereal or oatmeal.
• Blend into fruit smoothies.

Cooking & Baking

• Use in pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
• Make creamy soups.
• Add to scrambled eggs for extra fluffiness.

Save It for Later

• Milk can be frozen! Just open it up, pour out a couple of ounces to allow room for expansion when it freezes. Seal and freeze! Thaw in the refrigerator and shake well before using. Milk can be frozen for up to three months. Once thawed, it should be consumed within 3-5 days.

Use Them Together!

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Blend:

• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ banana (optional)
• Ice

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Mix:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup applesauce
• Dash of cinnamon

Refrigerate overnight and enjoy for breakfast!

Apple Pancakes

• Add ½ cup applesauce to your favorite pancake mix for a naturally sweet and fluffy breakfast.