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Herbed Popcorn and Pretzel Mix

Makes 15 servings   Ingredients 15 cups popped 94% fat-free butter-flavor microwave popcorn (2 bags) 5 cups pretzel twists 1 tablespoon oil (or oil spray) 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon (or less) ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon thyme Directions In a very large bowl, toss popcorn … Read More about Herbed Popcorn and Pretzel Mix


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Nutty Bananas

Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 banana Ingredients 1 banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons chopped nuts Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash and peel the banana. Spread it with peanut butter. Pour nuts on a plate and roll the banana in the nuts. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More about Nutty Bananas


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Pretzel Shapes

Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 3 pretzels Ingredients 1 package yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons) 1/2 cup warm water (105-115°F) 1 teaspoon honey 1 1/3 cups flour (use half whole-wheat flour) 1 teaspoon salt Vegetable cooking spray Mustard Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, … Read More about Pretzel Shapes


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Pablo’s Salsa

Makes 6 servings Ingredients 3 tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lime juice 4 cups corn chips Directions Mix all ingredients except chips together. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with corn chips. … Read More about Pablo’s Salsa


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French Toast with Fruit

Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1 slice Ingredients 4 large eggs, beaten 1 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 8 slices whole-wheat bread 1 tablespoon margarine 3 cups strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup maple syrup Dash of ground cinnamon Directions In a large bowl, beat eggs with a fork or … Read More about French Toast with Fruit


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Whole Grains To-Go

Makes 40 servings (120 small balls or 30 bars) Serving Size: 3 balls Ingredients 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup water 4 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup low-fat chunky peanut butter 3/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.) Directions In a large … Read More about Whole Grains To-Go



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Ants on a Log

Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 2 logs Ingredients 1 celery stalk 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon raisins Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Clean celery stalk and cut into two sticks. Fill celery with peanut butter (1 tablespoon on each stick). Place raisins on top of peanut butter for ants (1/2 tablespoon on each stick). … Read More about Ants on a Log


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Shake Your Pudding

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup cold fat-free milk 2 tablespoons dry instant chocolate pudding NOTE: Other flavors can be used. Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Measure milk into a measuring cup and pour into a small plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Add instant pudding. Snap on lid and shake for 30 seconds. … Read More about Shake Your Pudding


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Tasty Tots

Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 6 tots Ingredients 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded 2 1/2 cups canned low-sodium garbanzo beans (chickpeas) with liquid 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon ground … Read More about Tasty Tots


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