Banana Berry Smoothie

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 bananas 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt 3/4 cup low-fat skim or soy milk 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional) Directions In a blender, combine bananas, frozen berries, yogurt, and milk. Blend until smooth. Add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth for a thicker consistency if … Read More


Fresh Fruit Dippers

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 6-ounce container nonfat or low-fat vanilla or strawberry yogurt 2 to 3 strawberries 1/4 to 1/2 banana Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash fruit. Peel banana. Cut fruit into chunks or pieces – halve the strawberries and slice the bananas. Use a fork to dip fruit into yogurt. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More


Whole Grain Pancakes

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup oat bran or wheat germ 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup milk Directions Preheat griddle to 375°F. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. … Read More


Apple Fruit Salad

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 Golden Delicious apples, diced 2 Red Delicious apples, diced 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Cut up all fruit and mix together in a medium bowl. Combine yogurt, orange juice, and … Read More


PB & A Roll-Up

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 wrap Ingredients 1 banana 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortilla 4 tablespoons chopped apple Directions In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the banana. Mix peanut butter with banana. Spread over tortilla. Top with chopped apples. Roll tortilla. … Read More


Power Up Smoothie

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 cup Ingredients Choose 1/2 cup of a fruit Bananas Strawberries Peaches Blueberries Choose 1 cup of a base Low-fat plain yogurt Low-fat vanilla yogurt Low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt Frozen fruit Frozen juice concentrate, such as apple or orange Ice cubes Choose 1/2 cup of a liquid Low-fat or fat-free … Read More


Shamrock Shakes

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 ripe banana 1 cup lime sherbet 1 cup fat-free milk Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Measure milk and add to blender. Wash banana. Then peel, cut in half, and place in blender. Measure lime sherbet and add to blender. Blend all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Recipe from: K-State … Read More


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


Surprise Salad

Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 apple 2 bananas 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 cups carrots, shredded 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup seedless raisins 1/2 cup low-fat salad dressing Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash apples, bananas, and carrots. Chop apple. Peel and slice bananas and put in a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice to keep … Read More


Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup strawberries 1 banana 1 kiwifruit 1 Granny Smith apple (with peel) 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 whole-wheat tortillas Vegetable cooking spray Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash strawberries and remove stems. Chop into small pieces on cutting … Read More


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