Put a Soy Spin on Cookies and Milk for After-School Snacks
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linda Funk
Executive Director
The Soyfoods Council
Photos Available Upon Request
Ankeny, Iowa, August 19, 2026—The Soyfoods Council offers cookie recipes and other ideas for portable after-school snacks that fit your family’s busy lifestyle as well as dietary goals.
According to Circana’s 2026 Back to School Trends, more than half of today’s consumers eat or drink three-plus snacks a day. Current snacking behavior trends prioritize protein. The focus is on multifunctional snacks that balance nutrition, convenience and enjoyment. That’s where soy-rich homemade cookies and convenient, individual servings of shelf-stable soy milk come in.
A USDA study found that snacks account for 27% of the total energy intake of children and adolescents. Recipes from The Soyfoods Council make it easy to put a fiber and plant protein spin on the classic milk-and-cookies snack. If you want to get away from ultra-processed foods, make cookies in small portion sizes that are ideal for lunchboxes or grab-and-go snacks.
Cookies and milk go hand-in-hand. Keep in mind that fortified soy milk (with calcium and vitamins A and D) is similar to dairy milk in its nutrient composition. Soy milk has zero cholesterol and provides approximately 8 grams of high-quality protein per serving. Refrigerated soy milk is sold in cartons in supermarket dairy sections. Shelf-stable individual servings of soy milk also are widely available in grocery stores.
For snacks, Apricot Oatmeal Soy Cookies incorporate a mix of high-quality soy protein, chopped dried apricots and cherries, and whole grain in the form of oatmeal. The chewy cookies are made with TSP granules, or textured soy protein (also known as TVP/ textured vegetable protein). TSP is a zero fat, fiber-rich food. It provides 11 to 13 grams of high-quality soy protein per quarter-cup serving.
On busy days, No Bake Chocolate Cookies provide a quick, energy-supplying treat. Make these drop cookies with soynut butter, vanilla soy milk, coarsely chopped soynuts, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, butter, rolled oats and vanilla extract. Chill them in the refrigerator before serving. One serving of soynut butter provides approximately 7 grams of complete protein. An ounce of soy nuts offers about 12 grams of protein.
Look for detailed cookie recipes on The Soyfoods Council website at www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com. You’ll find free, downloadable recipe books, along with numerous cookie ideas, nutrition information and the latest research on soy and your health.
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About soyfoods and sustainability: Sustainability is a soy tradition. U. S. soybean farmers have been practicing sustainable agriculture methods for decades. Currently, 95% of U.S. soy growers are committed to sustainable farming practices and partner with the USDA to implement conservation programs. Soyfoods may play a significant role as a source of protein that minimally contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in comparison to other protein sources.
About the Soyfoods Council: The Soyfoods Council is a non-profit organization, created and funded by Iowa soybean farmers, providing a complete resource to increase awareness of soyfoods, educate and inform media, healthcare professionals, consumers and the retail and foodservice markets about the many benefits of Soyfoods.
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