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
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Food Group Snack Mix
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup banana chips 1/4 cup nut mix Directions Fill two resealable bags with the ingredients (half in each bag) and enjoy! … 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
Mexican Bean Dip
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can nonfat or fat-free refried beans 1/2 cup mild salsa 6 ounces baked tortilla chips Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Mix refried beans and salsa in medium bowl. Serve the dip with chips. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
Lean and Mean Deli Roll-Ups
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 roll-up Ingredients 1 stick low-fat string cheese 1 slice lean ham or turkey deli meat 1 teaspoon honey mustard Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wrap the meat slice around the string cheese and dip the roll-up in mustard. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … 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
Tempting Tostadas
Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 1 tostada Ingredients 4 corn tortillas, 6-inch 1 cup low-fat or fat-free refried beans 3/4 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup salsa Vegetable oil Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly brush … Read More
Ricotta Roll-Ups
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 2 roll-ups Ingredients 2 slices 98% fat-free ham or turkey deli meat 2 tablespoons low-fat ricotta cheese Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Place meat slices on a plate. Spoon ricotta cheese on each slice of meat. Roll meat slices around cheese and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
Nutty Grapes
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 7 grapes 1/4 cup unsalted nuts (pecans, peanuts, walnuts, almonds) Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash grapes. Place grapes and nuts in a bowl and enjoy! … Read More
Pizza Cake
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 cake Ingredients 2 tablespoons pizza sauce 1 rice cake 2 tablespoons grated part-skim mozzarella cheese Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread sauce over rice cake. Sprinkle on cheese. Sprinkle on additional toppings, if desired. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or heat in microwave oven for 15-30 … Read More