Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast. Around my house, we eat oatmeal as a healthy snack too. For extra calcium, I replace the water with low-fat milk and add fruits, fresh, frozen, or canned to increase the vitamin and antioxidant content. For a change in flavor, I add cinnamon, raisins, or artificially sweetened brown sugar. You … Read More
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Make Your Own Salsa
‘Tis the season for fresh fruits and vegetables and what better way to turn the bounty of the season into a healthy snack or compliment to a meal than salsa! Salsa can be made from a variety of fruits and vegetables and is a great way to add flavor to any dish or meal. Check … Read More
Fruity Frozen Treats
Fruity Frozen Treats Makes 8 ‐1 freeze servings Ingredients: 1 8‐ounce container nonfat lemon yogurt 2 cups cubed, seedless watermelon 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced Supplies: 12 muffin‐tin with paper baking cups Preparation: Place yogurt and fruit in a blender. Cover tightly. Blend until smooth. Pour into muffin tin. … Read More
Fruit Smoothies
Children need 2 -3 cups of milk each day for good health and growth. Offering children milk instead of soft drinks or other sugary beverages also helps them maintain a health weight. Smoothies are a great milk treat with lots of flavor. Check out the Fruit Smoothies recipes from Cooking with EFNEP cookbook: Makes 2 … Read More
Cantaloupe and banana fruit smoothies
Many of us did not grow up drinking smoothies, but if you like cantaloupe and bananas, then you have got to try this smoothie. It really is tasty and easy to make. Ingredients 1 banana 1/4 ripe cantaloupe, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 1 1/2 … Read More
How to choose a healthy breakfast cereal
Walking down the cereal aisle can be overwhelming with all the options available and different cereals claiming to be healthy. Here are some tips for finding the best cereals for your family: SUGAR Look at the Nutrition Facts panel on the side of the cereal box (ignore any health claims made on the front of … Read More
Easy on the go snack–dried fruit!
Dried fruits like raisins make great snacks. They are easy to carry and store well.Make an easy trail mix with raisins, peanuts, and whole grain cereal. Store in zip bags and keep handy for on the go snacks. … Read More
Easy Oatmeal
Basic Oatmeal Recipe: *For an on-the-go version, cook oats directly in a microwave-safe tupperware container, or glass mason jar. Keep small plastic zip bags mixed with chopped dried fruit, brown sugar, nuts and spices to grab on the way out the door. Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 cups water (or milk) Directions: 1. … Read More