Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 banana Ingredients 1 banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons chopped nuts Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash and peel the banana. Spread it with peanut butter. Pour nuts on a plate and roll the banana in the nuts. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More
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Whole Grains To-Go
Makes 40 servings (120 small balls or 30 bars) Serving Size: 3 balls Ingredients 6 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup water 4 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup low-fat chunky peanut butter 3/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.) Directions In a large … Read More
Peanut Butter Fruit Dreamwiches
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 sandwich Ingredients 2 pieces whole-wheat bread 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon low-fat ricotta cheese 1/4 apple 1 tablespoon honey Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash apple and cut into thin slices. Spread peanut butter on one piece of bread. Spread ricotta cheese on the other piece of … Read More
Ants on a Log
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 2 logs Ingredients 1 celery stalk 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon raisins Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Clean celery stalk and cut into two sticks. Fill celery with peanut butter (1 tablespoon on each stick). Place raisins on top of peanut butter for ants (1/2 tablespoon on each stick). … Read More
Body Building Snack Stack
Ingredients Whole-wheat crackers 1 avocado, mashed 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 tablespoons minced parsley, cilantro, or dill Lean ham or turkey deli meat Apple, sliced Low-fat cheese Directions Place whole-wheat crackers on a plate. Combine the mashed avocado, juice, cumin, and the parsley, cilantro, or dill together in a bowl. … Read More
Tacos
Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1 taco Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 taco shells 2 cups shredded low-fat Monterey Jack or taco cheese 1 cup dark green lettuce, washed and shredded Directions Wash hands and surfaces. In a … Read More
Food Group Funny Face
Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 cracker Ingredients 1 square graham cracker 1 tablespoon peanut butter 3 or 4 raisins 1 tablespoon shredded low-fat cheddar cheese 2 large green peas 1 grape Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Spread peanut butter on cracker. Sprinkle grated cheese at top of cracker for hair. Place raisins on cracker … 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
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Makes 6 servings Serving Size: 1 sandwich Ingredients 6 eggs, hard-boiled, chopped 3 tablespoons pickle relish 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 12 whole-wheat bread slices 2 tomatoes (optional) Lettuce (optional) Directions Combine eggs, relish, pepper, and mayonnaise in mixing bowl. Mash and mix well. Broil or toast bread (optional). Slice tomatoes … Read More
Salmon Burgers
Makes 4 servings Serving Size: 1 burger Ingredients 15 ounces canned pink salmon in water 1/2 red bell pepper 8 wheat crackers 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 drops hot sauce 4 whole-grain dinner rolls 1 tomato, sliced 4 lettuce leaves Directions Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over … Read More