California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health

Fast & Easy Ideas

Eating on the run can sometimes mean not getting all the nutrients or energy you need. A handful of walnuts is a great addition to a quick meal or snack because walnuts provide essential nutrients, like omega-3s, protein and fiber. Walnuts’ unique combination of nutrients also provides lasting energy to keep you feeling satisfied.

Here are a few ideas for fast and easy meals and snacks that nourish, energize and also save time!

Breakfast in a Baggie

breakfast baggie image Pack a baggie filled with walnuts and your favorite dried fruit and dry cereal. Look for dried fruit that’s dry to the touch so your hands (and steering wheel) don’t get sticky!

Make Soup or Salad Super Satisfying

bowl of soup Top your favorite fast food salad or canned soup with a handful of walnuts. While salad or soup can be filling, they tend to leave you hungry a few hours later. Adding walnuts adds long-lasting energy.

Snack Attack!

yogurt snack Stir a handful of walnuts into a small container of yogurt or pudding. The walnuts add protein and fiber to help keep you satisfied until your next meal.

Super Smoothie

smoothie Combine vanilla yogurt, a splash of milk or soy milk, a small banana, and a handful of walnuts in a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy as a meal or snack.

Mac & Cheese That’s Sure to Please

cheese Pop a frozen macaroni & cheese entrée in the microwave. While it’s cooking, combine chopped walnuts, diced tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley or basil. Top your mac & cheese with this colorful, nutrient-rich mixture to create a quick and convenient dinner for one.

Meatless Mondays

taco Save time making dinner on Monday nights by using walnuts for protein instead of meat. You can make taco filling in 5 minutes or less by sautéing chopped walnuts with taco seasoning mix. Create taco salads or tacos. Have fun experimenting with different types of lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and cheese.

Easy Apps

Need an easy appetizer for unexpected company? Create a beautiful, elegant cheese platter with a variety of cheese, walnut halves, and some fresh fruit. Add some wine and a loaf of French bread and you can skip dinner!