Aramark Collegiate Hospitality supports students with easy-to-prepare recipes

Source: Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has announced the launch of its Bites That Do It Right recipes during March’s National Nutrition Month to support college students with a variety of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods. It’s part of Aramark’s Take 15 program designed to help college students refuel with […]

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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has announced the launch of its Bites That Do It Right recipes during March’s National Nutrition Month to support college students with a variety of easy-to-prepare, healthy foods. It’s part of Aramark’s Take 15 program designed to help college students refuel with healthier snack choices and take 15 minutes for themselves throughout the day.

“Many college students feel stressed and overwhelmed,” says Brandi Heatherly, Collegiate Hospitality’s health and wellness council lead and performance excellence vice president. “Bites That Do It Right encourages them to take a break and enjoy nutritious snacks that support their health and well-being. Our goal is to make students more self-sufficient and aware of the foods they can prepare on their own.”

The recipes featured in Bites That Do It Right are a collaboration among Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s Registered Dietitians, culinarians and marketers, and the concept was named by Aramark’s Collegiate Hospitality’s Council of Student Advisors. Each recipe uses limited ingredients and short preparation time, making them accessible and convenient for students.

“We designed these recipes using readily available ingredients and made sure that none of them need an oven or stove, allowing students to make these on campus,” says Chef Masa Yamashita, regional culinary director and part of the Bites That Do It Right development team.

Among the recipes:

• Energy Bites – Oatmeal-based bites that don’t require any cooking, and are available in flavors including chocolate, pumpkin spice and banana
• Overnight Oats – A popular breakfast and snack option, customizable for different dietary needs and preferences, with flavors such as apple cranberry, pear pecan and pineapple
• Fruit Smoothies – Easy-to-make smoothies that incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables, available in flavors including chocolate strawberry, raspberry peach and watermelon strawberry

To celebrate National Nutrition Month in March, Aramark Collegiate campuses across the country will hold campus pop-up events featuring samples of these nutritious snacks, such as Sunflower Butter Chocolate Energy Bites, Blueberry-Banana Smoothies and Strawberry Overnight Oats.

During the celebration, Aramark’s campus dietitians and managers will meet with students, dining programs will host giveaways and Take 15 events, and hospitality social media accounts will share Take 15 tips. These campus events aim to engage students and provide them with hands-on experience in enjoying healthful foods and learning about lifestyle practices to enhance their well-being.