August’s Treats & Eats Cooking Demo – Back to School Recipes

This month’s live cooking demo included TONS of ideas on how to make back-to-school time a little less stressful, at least as far as the kitchen is concerned. We give you tons of ideas for make-ahead breakfasts, easy school lunches, and healthy snacks all based on the BACK TO SCHOOL SALE that Thrive Life is holding this week.

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August Cooking Demo Replay

August Recipe List

• Mug Muffins
• Breakfast Burritos
• Thermos Soups
• Chicken Salad
• Chicken Fajitas
• Mountain Man Trail Mix
• Caribbean Crunch Trail Mix

If you need to grab any of the ingredients to make these recipes you can get them at a discount and with free shipping if you shop through the Thrive delivery service or contact the person who invited you to watch the demo.

Complete recipes for all items featured in the video can be found below!

Mug Muffins

Ingredients:
1/3 c. Flour
1 T. Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp. Baking Powder
1 T. Thrive Instant Milk
1/4 c. Freeze-Dried Fruit (any variety)
Optional: Cinnamon, Nuts, Flax Seed, etc.

2 T. Melted Butter
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1/3 c. Water

Directions:
Add all dry ingredients to a half pint canning jar or large mug. When ready to eat, add wet ingredients and stir. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.

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Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients:
1 c. Thrive Scrambled Egg Mix (35% OFF)
1/4 c. Thrive Chopped Onions (30% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Red Bell Peppers (35% OFF) or Green Bell Peppers
1/2 c. Thrive Sausage Crumbles (25% OFF)
1/4 c. Thrive Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese (25% OFF)

6-8 Tortillas

Directions:
Mix ingredients with 2 cups of water in a small bowl. Cook up like an egg scramble. Spoon egg mixture into tortillas, don’t overstuff. Wrap them up into a burrito with all sides covered. Wrap in tinfoil and freeze. When ready to eat let thaw overnight and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.

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Thermos Soups

Ingredients:
Protein (chicken, beef, sausage, beans)
Freeze-Dried Veggies
Starch (rice, pasta, potatoes)
Flavoring (bouillon, Thrive sauces, tomato powder, spices)

Directions:
Option 1: Put desired ingredients into a zip-lock bag. When ready to serve at school or work, pour into a jar or mug and add hot or boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes or until all items are softened.
Option 2: Put desired ingredients into a thermos. Add hot or boiling water. Take to school or work and enjoy a warm soup at any time.

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Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. Thrive Grilled Chicken Dices(25% OFF)
2 T. Thrive Chopped Onions (30% OFF)
1/4 c. Thrive Freeze-Dried Celery (25% OFF)
1 tsp. Thrive Chefs Choice Seasoning Blend
Optional: 1/2 c. Thrive Grapes

1/2 c. Mayonnaise

Directions:
Pour all ingredients except mayonnaise into a small bowl. Cover with water and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drain any remaining water. Add mayonnaise and stir well. Chill for one hour before serving. Eat in a lettuce wrap, on a roll, in a sandwich, or on crackers.

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Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:
1/2 c. Thrive Seasoned Chicken Slices (45% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Red Bell Peppers (35% OFF) or Green Bell Peppers
1/4 c. Thrive Onion Slices
1 T. Green Chili Peppers
1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning (see below)

Fajita Seasoning Mix
2 tsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Directions:
Mix together all ingredients except the seasoning. Cover with water and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drain any remaining water. Stir in 1 tsp. of fajita seasoning or more to taste. Serve in a tortilla, on tortilla chips, or in a salad.

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Mountain Man Trail Mix

Ingredients:
1 tsp. Chef’s Choice Seasoning
1/3 c. Thrive Cheddar Cheese or Pepper Jack Cheese (25% OFF)
1/3 c. Thrive Sausage Crumbles (25% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Sweet Corn (30% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Green Peas

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Portion out into snack size servings into small ziplock bags or Tupperware containers. Mix and match

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Caribbean Crunch Trail Mix

Ingredients:
1/2 c. Thrive Pineapple (25% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Mango (35% OFF)
1/2 c. Thrive Grapes
1/4 c. Thrive Coconut Bites (25% OFF)
1/4 c. Thrive Vanilla Yogurt Bites
1/2 c. Cashews (or other nuts)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Portion out into snack size servings into small ziplock bags or Tupperware containers.

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- Jodi Weiss Schroeder
http://yourthrivelife.com