Skill Level: Easy Prep Time: 5 min Serves: 2 Smoothies can be a healthy way to start your day, but when eating breakfast you want to consume something that will give you long lasting energy. While fruit contains lots of important vitamins and nutrients, smoothies made of only fruit can leave you feeling hungry. Fruit […]
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Thai Peanut Sauce
Skill Level: Intermediate Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 5 min Add to noodles, veggies, chicken or tofu! Adapted from: https://www.recipetineats.com/thai-chicken-satay-peanut-sauce/ Ingredients: 3/4 cup PEANUT BUTTER 2 tbs RED CURRY PASTE 3/4 can COCONUT MILK 2 tbs HONEY 2 tsp SOY SAUCE 1 tsp SALT 2 tbs APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 3/4 cup […]
West African Peanut Stew
We tend to think of peanut butter as a classic American snack food, but it’s not just a snack; it’s an international staple! Peanut butter is a great source of plant-based protein, unsaturated fat and complex carbohydrate fiber, which makes it a great a snack and fantastic base for a meal to nourish […]
No-bake Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Energy Balls
Skill Level: Kid Friendly Prep Time: 15 min Makes : 12 We love peanut butter because it’s filling and energy-dense. It’s a great source of plant-based protein, unsaturated fat and complex carbohydrate fiber. These are the optimal kinds of protein, fat and fiber. These no-bake peanut butter and oatmeal energy balls are the […]
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Hunger Is…
Santa Barbara, CA — August 29, 2019 —The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is proud to be selected as a charity partner for the Albertsons and Vons Foundation annual Hunger Is campaign to eradicate child hunger. The campaign encourages shoppers to donate at the register while checking out at Albertsons and Vons stores, and then […]
It’s like Spaghetti, but it’s a Vegetable
If you’re like me, you love to eat spaghetti. Not only is it quick and inexpensive to prepare, but it also tastes delicious. However, often after consuming a pasta dish, I feel uncomfortably full rather than fueled. An easy way to get the same upsides as spaghetti – great taste, quick to cook, and affordable […]
“Anyone Can Cook” (healthily!)
Ratatouille. It’s a dish many of us have heard of (thank you Disney), but the vast majority of us have neither tasted nor prepared. But why not? This French stew-like dish is packed full of awesome veggies and fresh herbs that taste and smell delicious. Consisting mostly of vegetables–namely eggplant, tomatoes, yellow squashes and zucchinis–this […]
Using Food Prep to Make Healthier Choices
I was talking to my dad about some barriers that are faced when it comes to eating healthy. We have access to an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes all packed with health-promoting nutrients and yet we opt for microwaveable meals and packaged foods. Making our own food is the best […]
The Foodbank logo gets a makeover!
The Foodbank logo gets a makeover! Thursday, May 30th the Foodbank launched its new logo designed to express a focus on community empowerment and education for everyone in Santa Barbara County. We are so excited to showcase our new colors, design and friendly orange mascot (who still needs a name!). Our adorable little icon can […]
Fighting Hunger and Sparking Change
1 in 8 Americans in communities across the U.S. struggle with hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Santa Barbara, the proportion is worse, with 1 in 5 children in Santa Barbara County facing food insecurity. To raise awareness and combat the issue, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America® and Foodbank of Santa Barbara […]
