Makes 1 dozen 3 1/2-inch pancakes Ingredients 2 cups flour (use 1/2 whole-wheat) 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 3/4 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Vegetable cooking spray Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Combine flour, … Read More
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Chicken and Broccoli Crustless Quiche
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 5 large eggs 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese Ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded 10 ounces frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed 1/4 cup carrots, shredded 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. … 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
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
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
Banana Wraps
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 wrap Ingredients 1 whole-wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 banana Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash the banana. Place tortilla on a plate. Spread tortilla with peanut butter. Peel the banana and place in the middle of the tortilla. Fold the ends of the tortilla toward the center, … Read More
Rainbow Parfait
Makes 1 serving Ingredients Use a variety of fruits you have on hand. Ask an adult to help cut the fruit. 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons crunchy whole grain cereal 2 fresh strawberries cut into bite-sized pieces 6 fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons cut up peaches (fresh or canned) 2 tablespoons pineapple chunks (fresh … Read More
Oats Make a Meal: How do you eat yours?
Did you know Saturday October 29th is National Oatmeal Day? Why do we love Oatmeal? Oatmeal contains fiber, which stays in the stomach longer and helps us feel fuller, longer. This can help kids easily get through the school morning until lunchtime, help prevent overeating and help maintain a healthy weight. Once cup of oatmeal … Read More
Break the Fast with Breakfast
Since we were kids, we’ve been told breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, do you know why? Our bodies fast each night as we sleep. By morning, our blood glucose levels have been exhausted and need replenishing. Glucose gives our bodies fuel to function both physically and mentally. Breakfast provides that … Read More
Break the fast: Start the day off smart!
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. My mother always made sure we started our day with foods such as eggs, oatmeal, cereal, pancakes and breakfast meats like bacon and sausage. But, breakfast can be so much more than these traditional foods that can take more time to prepare that we often have in … Read More