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
Tag: fruit
Pizza Food Group Funny Face
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 slice Ingredients 1 whole grain English muffin 2 tablespoons of pizza or spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup cup of shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 green pepper, cut into various sized pieces 1/4 cup cubed ham pieces 2 tablespoons pineapple tidbits Directions Use an English muffin as a base for a funny … 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
Fruit Smoothie
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 bag of frozen strawberries OR other frozen fruit 1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup of 100% orange juice Directions Measure and add the necessary ingredients into a blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth. Pour the smoothies into cups and enjoy! … Read More
Rainbow Kabobs
Ingredients (Choose one item from each color category) Red 1 red bell pepper, washed, cored, and sliced 1 pint of strawberries, washed and sliced 1 small container of cherry tomatoes Orange 1 orange, washed, peeled, and sectioned 1 cantaloupe, washed and cut into square pieces Yellow 1 can pineapple chunks 1 banana, washed, peeled, and … Read More
Are canned fruits and vegetables healthy?
My husband, who grew up in rural North Carolina spent many of his summers with his grandfather. He saw acres of farmland with fresh vegetables including cabbages, collards, green beans, okra, field peas, squash, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, cantaloupes, Muscadine grapes, peaches, etc. He and his grandfather would get up early in the mornings to … 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
Splash Through Summer with Peaches
Sweet and juicy peaches are one of North Carolina’s finest summer time fruits. Though they are available year round, they taste best and are less expensive during the summer. In our state, the peach industry is unique because it sells 90 percent of its crop on the fresh market, directly to the consumer, just days … Read More
Buy local, eat local at the farmers' market
Over the years, local Farmer’s Markets have become increasingly popular. They are great sources for purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables and other food items such as homemade jams, etc. Depending on where you live (rural or urban town/city), farmer’s markets vary in size, location, times in which they are open and products sold. Some are very … Read More
It's Strawberry Season!
Strawberries are grown year round, but the peak season is right now – April through July. Strawberries are delicious and nutritious. One cup is only 50 calories, has 3 grams of fiber, and contains 100% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.I enjoy the natural sweetness of the strawberries by themselves. They make a … Read More