Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk 1 cup (6-oz.) low-fat boysenberry or other berry yogurt 1 cup 100% apple juice NOTE: Any flavored yogurt can be used. Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Measure milk and add to jar. Add yogurt to jar. Measure apple juice and add to jar. Cover jar and shake … Read More
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Veggie Pillows
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 pita Ingredients 1 celery stalk 1 carrot 1/2 green bell pepper 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch-style salad dressing 1 slice whole-wheat pita bread Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash celery and chop into small pieces. Wash and peel carrots and chop into small pieces. Wash and chop green pepper. Combine … Read More
Fruit Pizza
Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup sugar (divided in half) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided in half) 1 egg 2 cups flour (use half whole-wheat flour) 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 ounces light or reduced fat or fat-free cream cheese Sliced strawberries, kiwifruit, bananas, mandarin oranges, pears, peaches, blueberries, or grapes Directions … Read More
Blueberry/banana Sundaes
Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 cup whole-grain cereal Half of a 6-ounce container plain or flavored nonfat or low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed) 1/2 banana Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash all fresh fruit. Peel and slice bananas. Spoon some of the yogurt into your serving bowl. Sprinkle with cereal … Read More
Cheesy Fruit Skewers
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 skewer Ingredients 3 chunks of fruit (strawberries, kiwifruit, grapes, pineapple, apples, oranges) 3 cheese chunks, any kind Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash fruit. Peel fruit such as kiwi, pineapple, and oranges. Cut fruit into chunks. Cut cheese into chunks. Put fruit and cheese on a skewer. Refrigerate leftovers … Read More
Basic Scrambled Eggs
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 scrambled egg Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon butter Directions Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until blended in medium bowl. Heat butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Pour in egg mixture. As eggs begin to set, pull across the pan … Read More
Bean Dip
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 15 ounces canned kidney beans 1 tablespoon vinegar 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons onion, minced 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated Directions Drain kidney beans in the colander and rinse under running water. Place the rinsed beans, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin in … Read More
Banana Berry Smoothie
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 bananas 1 cup frozen berries 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt 3/4 cup low-fat skim or soy milk 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional) Directions In a blender, combine bananas, frozen berries, yogurt, and milk. Blend until smooth. Add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth for a thicker consistency if … Read More
Snack Pizza
Makes 4 pizzas Serving Size: 1 pizza Ingredients 4 reduced-fat refrigerator biscuits 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon oregano 16 slices pepperoni or 1/2 cup diced ham 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese, any kind NOTE: You may substitute pizza sauce for tomato and oregano. Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat each … Read More
Food Group Butterfly
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 butterfly Ingredients 1 slice low-fat American cheese 1 celery stalk, 3 inches long 1 tablespoon peanut butter or reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese 2 to 6 raisins 2 pretzel sticks Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash and cut celery into a 3-inch long piece. Cut cheese slice diagonally with … Read More