Our family would definitely be described as movie lovers. Recently on a little getaway to the beach we had a rainy day and caught up on our favorite Marvel Movies. With the newest release coming at the end of the month, Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War, we are excited not only to see it but also pleased to see DOLE® fresh fruits and vegetables getting involved to make healthy eating fun!
While we aren’t always the picture of perfection when it comes to healthy eating, it’s something I strive for — offering good, wholesome meals that my family loves to eat. And sometimes, we don’t mind a little extra help in this area! That’s why this alliance with Marvel and DOLE® is so powerful for families fighting the good fight of nutrition in the home: Super Hero help is here.
Though there can be the often-epic daily battles to make better food choices for our families, including a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, making meal time fun is an easy way to incorporate healthy meals that truly peak our children’s interest.
Dole Chef Mark Allison and registered dieticians at the Dole Nutrition Institute created 30 original DOLE® fruit and vegetable recipes directly inspired by Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow and other Avengers characters.
We tried our hand at one of them, and I was actually a little shocked by the response. I made a few of the “Sunrise Shield Pizzas” for lunch this week and with all of the ingredients (which was REALLY simple to put together), I just wasn’t sure if everyone would dive in. Just the fact that I said it was Captain America’s Shield piqued the boys interest. It was a crowd pleaser for all ages including our pickiest eaters… who asked for seconds and Skylar even said, “This is actually really good, mom!” Everyone fell in love with the shield.
SUNRISE SHIELD PIZZA: A HEALTHY BREAKFAST TREAT
As a Mom who constantly looks for ways to balance the food game with our children, this healthy breakfast treat was truly a pleasure to make and serve… and okay, I ate one too, and it really was SO good. In the kitchen, and in just about everything I do, I look for time savers, but value proper nutrition and love the chance to infuse our meals with quality food that will power the hero within.
So, check out this simple recipe below (and the rest from DOLE®) which is easy to follow and can be used for breakfast lunch or dinner… and leave a comment below and share your experience with a Super Snack or Meal. I’d love to hear more of your ideas!
Sunrise Shield Pizza - A Deliciously Healthy Breakfast Treat Kids Actually Love to Eat
Inspired by Captain America
Ingredients
- 2 medium DOLE® bananas, peeled
- 4 frozen whole wheat waffles
- 1/4 cup honey-flavored nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 can (11 0z.) DOLE® Mandarin Oranges, drained
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 dash ground cinnamon
- DOLE® Fresh Raspberries or Blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice bananas on diagonal.
- Prepare waffles according to package directions.
- Spread yogurt on waffles.
- Arrange banana slices on top, overlapping.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Garnish with raspberries or blueberries, if desired
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 178Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 4gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g
Meg says
So cute (and yummy)! It’s amazing how giving something a fun name, like a sunrise shield, makes it so much more appealing to kids…and everyone if I’m honest. 🙂
Lisa says
This looks SO good and my kids would love this. Thank you so much for sharing. I think this looks like a great Saturday morning breakfast idea.
Adrianne says
This is the cutest thing! Her little face is just adorable. I can’t wait to try a version of this at my house.
Eevi-Sofia says
My kids love mandarin oranges and pineapple so I will have to try this out. Though I am not super good at making things beautiful–as I am trying to feed my kids. Love your kids’ expressions!
Jennifer Maune says
These look so yummy (and pretty!) I love the pictures! So cute!
-Jennifer
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Megan Rowsey says
Her little face is priceless! Way to go mama! Feeding her healthy food and she’s so excited to eat it.
Clair says
My kids would LOVE this! I actually believe it would be a hit with the entire family, both healthy and delicious! Picking up all of these ingredients when we head to the store in a bit 🙂
alia says
My girls would love this! I wouldn’t mind eating it either! Looks delicious!
Myriah says
I’m not a breakfast eater…but these look so delish! I will have to make them for my little!
Brandi Michel | FamilyFelicity.com says
Hey Tabitha! This recipe is so cute and I know my kiddos would like it because they love fruit AND waffles. Thanks for sharing this one!!
Kate says
Pretty sure both of my kiddos will love these… definitely a must-try!
Tabitha Shakespeare says
This is such a fun idea! I’m always looking for EASY ways to mix it up! This will be a nice change from our daily toast with butter 😉
Jennifer Essad says
love oatmeal with a heaping spoonful of yogurt topping with banana’s and pecans and drizzled with honey . ? #Dole #dolehero
Tabitha Blue says
Ohh, Jennifer, that sounds SO good!
Jennifer says
Having such an amazing variety of fresh fruits and canned at our grocer really lets us be as creative as possible. There are still fruits and vegetables that I haven’t tried. Your blog helps us with that
1stopmom says
Not only would my kids love this, but i think I would too! I love mandarin oranges. I never thought about having them on waffles!
Tabitha Blue says
I really liked it too! It was really good!
Elizabeth says
Oh my goodness this looks so delicious! Trying this right away!
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Karen says
Such a tasty plate. Full of colors. I loved it. Kids loved it.
Thank you so much for sharing. It’s tricky to make kids eat veggies. I tried green smoothies, as I’m afraid of the amount of sugar in juices (https://lazyplant.com/vegan-diet/green-smoothies/)
But…We could try a veggie recipe designed for children. Looking forward to other recipes…