I’ve been sending Valentine’s Day snacks to school for almost eight years now. If I’ve learned anything in that time, it’s that teachers aren’t always interested in seeing a parade of sweets in their classroom every time there is a special occasion to be celebrated.
Can you really blame them? Imagine watching five or six parents arrive with platters of sugar-laden goodies, only to take off and leave you alone with 25 kids eager to succumb to a sweet-induced mania as the result of the treats left behind.
As someone who often sends edible Valentines in with the kids for their card exchange, I feel I should counteract the sweetness with non-sugary party foods. So I make these. They’re simple crackers made from whole grain pitas and wraps, cut into heart shapes, brushed with olive oil, topped with a spice or two (oregano, sage, etc.) and baked until crispy. Served with a paprika-topped tzatziki or hummus for a little seasonal colour, and the kids are almost always as excited about eating these as they are a plate of heart-shaped cookies.
What is your favourite Valentine’s Day treat for the classroom?
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