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
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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
Nearly a Five-Group Sundae
Makes 1 serving Ingredients Choose one food from each food group. Dairy Group Low-fat vanilla yogurt or other flavor, plain or with fruit Protein Group Nuts or seeds, such as cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds Fruit Group Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, such as pineapple, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mixed berries, … Read More
French Toast Sticks
Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 4 sticks Ingredients 4 slices whole-wheat bread 2 eggs 1/2 cup fat-free milk Powdered sugar and cinnamon for topping Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray and set aside. Cut each slice of bread into four strips lengthwise. You’ll have … Read More
Easy Breakfast Parfait
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 parfait Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup sliced fruit (any kind) 3 tablespoons granola type cereal 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or other nuts Directions Place 1/4 cup yogurt in the bottom of a small cup. Top with 2 tablespoons sliced fruit. Layer 1 1/2 tablespoons cereal on … Read More
Sunshine Smoothie
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup baby carrots 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks 1 tablespoon honey Directions Measure out ingredients and blend in a blender. Don’t forget to refrigerate the remainder of the ingredients. … 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
Hard Boiled Eggs
Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1 egg Ingredients Eggs Directions Place eggs in a saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat over high heat just to boiling. Remove from burner and cover pan. Let eggs stand in hot water for about 12 … Read More
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
Quick Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup water 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice Directions Pour oats into a microwave-safe bowl Add water to the oats. Cover with wax paper. Cook in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Use hot pads to remove bowl from the … Read More