Get Into the Back-to-School Swing with Real Food from ZENB
When school is back in session, life can get a little … shall we say, hectic? For many families, that’s putting it mildly. Gone are the mellow mornings of summer, the chill afternoons with not much to do, and the long weekends that feel like mini-vacations. Instead, from morning ‘til night, everyone is busy, busy, busy with commutes, classes, clubs, sports, meetings, and the occasional social hang. Fueling your family and yourself with nourishing, real food can feel like a tall order when everyone is balancing packed schedules.
That’s where ZENB comes in with the crucial assist: Our clean, plant-powered (and vegan, and gluten-free✌) yellow pea pasta, meals, and snacks make eating well during the back-to-school season no biggie. We’re proud to earn solid A+’s in nutrition, flavor, and convenience!
Lunch
One of the biggest headaches during weekday mornings is packing lunches. But, because you know how important midday meals are for maintaining energy, you want to make sure there are healthful, wholesome options in everyone's lunch bags. Got access to hot water or a microwave at school or in the office? If so, ZENB Pasta Bowls are absolute aces.
ZENB Pasta Bowls are flavor-packed meals made with our quick-cooking Pasta Agile and seasonings available in a variety of palate-pleasing flavors: Tomato Basil Pesto, Zesty Garlic Spinach, Mexican Street Corn, and Red Pepper Harissa. Each serving contains at least 13 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber, and they’re ready in just 3 minutes!
If you can make use of a kitchen or kitchenette and a pot at work, school, or in the dorms, your new go-to quick lunch is our new ZENB Ramen. These plant-based noodle soup meals match up the delightfully chewy ramen noodle texture you love with rich, authentic flavors: Vegan Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Spicy Miso. With a package of ZENB Ramen in your bag, lunch is ready in 5 minutes.
Snacks
Don’t forget about after-school and post-work snacks. During this time of day, it’s oh-so-easy to reach for processed foods, like cookies and chips. Get ahead of the afternoon cravings with ZENB Cracker Crisps, perfectly airy, crunchy crackers made with yellow peas, which pair like a dream with hummus and other dips, cheeses, and veggies. A few boxes of these in the pantry means that a more mindful snacking option is always within reach. (Hot tip: Our Cracker Crisps also make a superb nosh after the kids go to bed, or anytime you can scrape together a little “me time".)
Dinner
At the end of a long day, it’s so nice to reconnect with your loved ones around the table. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend forever in the kitchen. Pasta Agile comes through in the clutch to make a lightning-fast dinner. This ZENB shape cooks in half the time of our other pasta shapes, and there are so many creative ways to spin it. Most of the ZENB recipes featuring Pasta Agile are meant to come together in 25 minutes or less. Think: Veggie Confetti Stir-Fry Skillet, Oaxaca-Style Agile, and our classic, crowd-pleasing One-Bowl Mac & Cheese.
Solving the dinner equation is also a lot simpler with the help of new ZENB Pasta Sides, the most fuss-free, no-sweat way to elevant any main dish into a full-on meal. Start with your favorite protein, maybe a roasted salmon filet or air-fried tofu, then cook up a Pasta Side (ready in 3 minutes, no lie) in a complementary flavor. Choose from: Cashew e Pepe, Broccoli & Almonds, Roasted Garlic Soy, and Chili Fiesta. For more Pasta Side pairing inspo, head here!
We know that the modern hyper-busy lifestyle doesn’t always lend itself to making balanced food choices — ”convenience” foods are often loaded with sugar and salt, without much nutrient oomph. It’s our hope for everyone in the ZENB community that our carefully crafted products make the back-to-school season (or anytime you’re in overdrive) a little bit simpler. Because keeping up with the pace of life is more fun when you’re well-fed with real food!
For more cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and wellness advice, check out the ZENB Blog, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Whenever you’re craving colorful, flavorful meals, explore the ZENB recipe collection packed with 150+ dishes, including breakfasts, dinners, snacks, and desserts. Need more immaculate ZENB vibes? Tune into our video series, ZENB Academy and Chef Ballers, and other fun videos on our YouTube page.
