Fruit Combo with Lava Sauce

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon lemon peel 2 teaspoons corn starch 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks or canned tidbits 1 cup each: bananas, kiwifruit, and grapes, cut into bite-sized pieces Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Combine pineapple juice, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, … Read More


Chicken Fingers

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup crushed cornflakes 1 egg 2 tablespoon fat-free milk Barbecue, salsa, or honey mustard for dipping Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the chicken into finger-size pieces. Fill a large, zip-lock style plastic bag with the cornflakes; seal the bag … Read More


Yo-Fruit

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained 1 banana 1/2 cup grapes 1 kiwi 1 (6-ounce) container low-fat lemon yogurt Nutmeg Directions Have an adult wash, peel, and cut kiwi using a vegetable peeler and knife. Arrange pineapple, kiwi, bananas, and grapes onto your plate. Top with yogurt and sprinkle with nutmeg. … Read More


Whole-Grain Crackers and Cheese

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 3 sandwiches Ingredients 12 whole-grain, baked, or reduced-fat crackers 2 slices of low-fat cheese (American, cheddar, or Swiss) Directions Tear the cheese slices into 3 pieces. Place one piece of cheese between two crackers. Repeat for the remaining cheese and crackers. … Read More


Toss-Up Snack Mix

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole-grain corn and rice cereal 1/2 cup dried apples 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or soy nuts (for those with nut allergies) Directions Measure each ingredient as follows and place in a baggie: 1/2 cup whole-grain corn and rice cereal 1/4 cup dried apples 1/8 cup … Read More


Peanut Butter Play Dough

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder 4 teaspoons honey NOTE: If you have a peanut allergy, substitute peanut butter with soy or almond butter. Directions Mix honey with peanut butter. While stirring, slowly add dry milk powder until a firm dough is formed. Knead onto a … Read More


Olé Frijolés Dip

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup low-fat or fat-free refried beans 1/4 cup mild taco sauce 1/3 cup low-fat cheddar cheese Corn chips, baby carrots, and/or celery Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash lid of refried beans can. Open with clean can opener. Place 1 cup of low-fat refried beans into bowl. Measure 1/4 cup … 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 Pita Pockets

Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 pita pocket   Ingredients 2 whole-wheat pita pockets 2 lettuce leaves 6 grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheese 2 ounces lean deli meat Low-fat ranch dressing 100% fruit juice (optional) Directions Build your own Rainbow Pita Pocket by filling the pita with the ingredients. Serve … Read More


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