JUST FOR KIDS
A site just for you- Meet Alvin the Apricot to discover why apricots are great for you and find yummy snack ideas


Welcome
"Hi gang!  I'm Alvin the Apricot here to give you the scoop on my favorite fruit!  Apricots are a sweet snack that will give you all the energy you need to build a strong and healthy body, do well in school, and have fun with friends.  I'll tell you all about what an apricot looks like, tastes like and much more. I'll also share some of my favorite ways to eat apricots!"

What is an Apricot?
The apricot is a small round fruit that is bright yellow-orange to orange in color.  It is soft on the outside and sweetly tart on the inside.  You can eat it fresh off the tree, canned, or dried.   



"Just-for-Kids" Apricot Ideas
Everyone, especially kids, needs five servings of fruits and veggies each day, and apricots can help. Apricots are a smart choice for healthy eating. They are packed with vitamins and will give you lots of energy. Ask for them at breakfast, lunch, and dinner and help your whole family eat healthy. You can even have a grown-up help you make these yummy just-for-kids snacks!  For more ideas, check out our Recipe Box.

Breakfast
A nutritious breakfast will keep you energized all day.  Start your day sweetly by adding apricots to oatmeal, vanilla yogurt or cottage cheese!  You could even help a grown-up make some quick and healthy muffins so your whole family can enjoy a healthy breakfast! Try our Apricot Blueberry Muffins or our Apricot Oatbran Muffins.

Lunch
Tired of Peanut Butter & Jelly?  Liven up your lunch box with an Apricot, Peanut Butter, and Honey Sandwich!  It's deliciously easy!  Just spread peanut butter on one slice of bread and honey on another!  Add some apricots and enjoy!

Dinner
Help your parents with dinner tonight! Surprise a family member with an exciting idea from our Recipe Box and then help them make it!  How about Apricot Stuffed Chicken or Fruited Apricot Pork Chops?  You can even have breakfast for dinner with our Low-fat Apricot Waffles.

Tasty Treats
Here are some yummy snacks and desserts! Someone in your family will love to help you make these!  Just make sure they don't eat them all!

Apricot Oatmeal Squares
Chocolate Dipped Apricots
Frozen Apricot Pops for Kids
Apricot Foster Sundae
Refreshing Apricot Smoothie


Don't Forget to Write
"Make sure you say hi and tell me about your favorite way to eat apricots!   E-mail me at apricots@apricotproducers.com. Thanks for visiting and taking care of your health!"