Yo-Fruit

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained 1 banana 1/2 cup grapes 1 kiwi 1 (6-ounce) container low-fat lemon yogurt Nutmeg Directions Have an adult wash, peel, and cut kiwi using a vegetable peeler and knife. Arrange pineapple, kiwi, bananas, and grapes onto your plate. Top with yogurt and sprinkle with nutmeg. … Read More


Whole-Grain Crackers and Cheese

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 3 sandwiches Ingredients 12 whole-grain, baked, or reduced-fat crackers 2 slices of low-fat cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Directions Tear the cheese slices into 3 pieces. Place one piece of cheese between two crackers. Repeat for the remaining cheese and crackers. … Read More


Waffle Fruit Sandwich

Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 sandwich Ingredients 1 frozen whole-grain waffle 1 tablespoon peanut butter Sliced fruit of your choice (bananas, apples, and strawberries are great choices) Directions Toast waffle in toaster. Spread waffle with 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Cut in half. On one half of the waffle, place fruit on top of peanut … Read More


Toss-Up Snack Mix

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole-grain corn and rice cereal 1/2 cup dried apples 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or soy nuts (for those with nut allergies) Directions Measure each ingredient as follows and place in a baggie: 1/2 cup whole-grain corn and rice cereal 1/4 cup dried apples 1/8 cup … Read More


Tooty-Fruity Pudding Cup

Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 1 (3.4 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding 2 cups skim milk 2 cups fresh or canned fruit of your choice, sliced 1 1/2 cups crunchy granola cereal Directions Mix pudding according to package instructions, using the 2 cups of milk. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until … Read More


Sundae Funday

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 muffin Ingredients 1 muffin 1 cup (8-ounce) low-fat yogurt, any flavor 1 cup cut-up fresh and/or dried fruit Directions Divide muffin in half. Place 1/2 in each of two bowls. Top each with half of the yogurt and 1/2 cup of fruit. … Read More


Peanut Butter Play Dough

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder 4 teaspoons honey NOTE: If you have a peanut allergy, substitute peanut butter with soy or almond butter. Directions Mix honey with peanut butter. While stirring, slowly add dry milk powder until a firm dough is formed. Knead onto a … Read More


Olé Frijolés Dip

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup low-fat or fat-free refried beans 1/4 cup mild taco sauce 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese Corn chips, baby carrots, and/or celery Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash lid of refried beans can. Open with clean can opener. Place 1 cup of low-fat refried beans into bowl. Measure 1/4 cup … Read More


Cheesy Breakfast Burrito

  Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 burrito Ingredients Non-stick cooking spray 2 strips turkey bacon 2 eggs 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortilla 1/8 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tomato, sliced Directions Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Cook turkey bacon over medium-high heat, turning once, until crispy. Break into … Read More


Bunny Dip and Bunny Face

Ingredients Bunny Dip 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin Bunny Face Baby carrots (2 for each bunny face) Sliced mushroom (1 for each bunny face) Thinly sliced celery sticks (4 for each bunny face) Cucumber slices (2 for each bunny face) Raisins (2 for each bunny … Read More


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