Pine Bluff youth, ages 5-18, are invited to submit original snack recipes for the 2021 Snack Recipe Contest. The event is sponsored by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Programs.
Recipe judging will be based on originality, creativity and nutritional value. The first-place prize is a $100 gift card, the second-place prize is a $75 gift card, and the third-place prize is a $50 gift card.
The entry deadline is Sunday, according to a news release.
"The recipe contest provides a way for youth to be active in the 4-H Healthy Habits initiative even with the restrictions on face-to-face activities," said Teki Hunt, Extension specialist-director of 4-H Youth Development Programs. "It gives them a chance to demonstrate what they have learned about MyPlate and show off their creativity in combining ingredients."
Entries must include step-by-step instructions. Each ingredient should be given in exact, common U.S. measurements in the order of use in the recipe. Cooking times and the number of servings should be listed. The combined prep and cooking time should not be over 15 minutes.
Recipes must focus on one of the five food groups -- fruit, vegetable, grain, protein or dairy, but can include ingredients from more than one food group. All entries must include an original photograph depicting the finished recipe product with the creator.
All recipes must be original and created by the entrant. The recipes cannot have previously won a contest or other promotion and they cannot be submitted for publication during the contest period. All recipes, including photos, become the property of UAPB. Each recipe must be submitted on an individual basis (no team or group entries), according to the release.
Winners will be notified of final prizes on or about March 12. Parents or guardians of winners will be required to sign and submit a photo release form that will be provided.
"The purpose of the contest is to get youth involved in our nutrition and 4-H programs," said Teresa Henson, extension specialist-nutrition outreach coordinator. "The contest gives youth an opportunity to create and demonstrate a successful MyPlate healthy recipe and provides a chance to youth to highlight their own original recipe and cooking creativity."
Each participant must fill out an entry form and submit the original recipe and a photo by email to Teresa Henson at [email protected] or to Teki Hunt at [email protected].
All information provided must be complete, true and correct. Entries must be received by Sunday. To receive official contest rules or for details, contact Henson or Hunt.