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Snack Time Success: 6 Easy After-School Recipes with Soft Pretzels

September 07, 2023

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By Eastern Standard Provisions

Snack Time Success: 6 Easy After-School Recipes with Soft Pretzels

With the back-to-school season upon us, quick and easy snacking is the name of the game!

Our soft pretzels are a snack you can trust. Handcrafted with a light and airy interior and soft brioche pretzel crust, our unique artisanal soft pretzels are ideal for snacking without ruining their appetites for dinner. Satisfied, but not stuffed. Kids love them straight out of the oven. Or, try these quick and easy recipes.

Butter & Jam Bites: These sweet and savory flavor-filled bites are the perfect blend of nutty and fruity.

One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites
Nut butter of choice (we used peanut butter)
Jam or jelly of choice (we used grape jelly

To Assemble: Just heat, layer, and enjoy!

Pizza Poppers: Every day is Pizza Day with these low-prep, guilt-free snack time favorites.

One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites
Marinara sauce
Shredded cheese (we used mozzarella)
Mini pepperonis (if desired)

To assemble: Just layer, heat, and enjoy!

Hummus Snack Plate: Sneak in fresh veggies with our brioche-style soft pretzels in this savory snack board. Also great for school lunches!

Turnbuckle Soft Pretzel Sticks
Hummus of choice
Assorted veggies of choice (we used cucumbers, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, and radishes)

To assemble: Heat the pretzels and slice the veggies to the desired size. Assemble a plate with veggies, hummus, and pretzels, and enjoy!

Mini Grilled Cheese Bites: This after-school classic is instantly elevated by our handcrafted recipe — cheese lovers unite!

One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites, sliced
Sliced cheese of choice (we used American)

To assemble: Layer sliced pretzel bites with sliced cheese squares. Heat, then enjoy!

Pretzel “Chips” & Yogurt Dip: This crunchy and creamy snack combo will become your kids' new favorite. Seriously delicious, seriously simple…

Turnbuckle Soft Pretzel Sticks, sliced thin
Greek yogurt, 1 cup
Ranch seasoning, 1 tsp

To assemble: Heat the sliced pretzel “chips” until crispy (about 3-5 mins). Mix the ranch seasoning and the yogurt until smooth, and enjoy!

Mini Hot Dog Bites: Flavor-filled and ready in minutes, this kid-favorite does not disappoint.

One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites
Miniature hot dogs or regular hot dogs, sliced into pieces
Condiments of choice

To assemble: Heat the pretzel bites, and grill the hot dogs until heated through. Slice each bite in half, place a mini hot dog inside, and top with condiments. Enjoy!

Going gluten-free? No problem! Try all of these recipes with our Gluten-Free One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites, exclusively at Whole Foods Market.

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Ingredients (makes 4) 1 Pack Liège Belgian waffles (Classic or Dark Chocolate Dipped) Fresh fruit of your choice, sliced 1 Jar Wild Main Blueberry Jam 2 Sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 Teaspoon salt 3 1/2 Cups confectioners sugar, sifted 1 Tablespoon almond milk Chocolate shavings, optional Lemon zest, optional Piping bag for buttercream Directions If Liège Belgian waffles are frozen, preheat oven to 400 degrees. If they're thawed, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place 4 waffles on a baking sheet. If waffles are frozen, bake for 4 to 6 minutes. If they're thawed, bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Place butter in a stand mixer with paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add the jar of Wild Main Blueberry Jam and beat until combined. NOTE: save a few tablespoons of jam to add to the top of the buttercream if desired. Add in the confectioners sugar on low speed. Mix in the almond milk and salt. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes to give the buttercream a fluffy texture. Spoon buttercream into your piping bag. Pipe buttercream in a circle to cover the top of each waffle. Decorate with your favorite fruit, chocolate shavings and/or lemon zest. Enjoy!

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Ingredients: (1) Bag One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites, cut in half (1) Package Omsom Savory Chili Garlic Sauce (1) Bag sliced cheddar cheese, cut into fours Sweet Mini Peppers, thinly sliced Basil Leaves Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut soft pretzel bites in half. Cut cheese slices into four square pieces. Place two cheese squares on bottom pretzel half. Top with basil leaf, sliced sweet peppers, about a teaspoon of the Omsom Savory Chili Garlic Sauce, and one more square of cheese. Place other half of soft pretzel on top, brush butter and sprinkle salt on top. Repeat until all soft pretzel bites are stacked. Place in oven for 6-8 minutes. Enjoy!