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


Easy Breakfast Parfait

Makes 1 serving Serving Size: 1 parfait Ingredients 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup sliced fruit (any kind) 3 tablespoons granola type cereal 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or other nuts Directions Place 1/4 cup yogurt in the bottom of a small cup. Top with 2 tablespoons sliced fruit. Layer 1 1/2 tablespoons cereal on … Read More


Food Group Parfait

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 4-6 oz. carton low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup fresh or frozen fruit of your choice 4 tablespoons oat O-shaped cereal Sliced almonds or granola (optional) Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Place 2 tablespoons of yogurt into each cup. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of cereal to each cup. Then add 2 … 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


Juicy Yogurt Pops

Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1 pop Ingredients 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 1/2 cups 100% fruit juice (try grape, apple, or orange juice) Directions Spoon 1 tablespoon of yogurt into each cup of an ice tray. Fill each cup with fruit juice (about 2 tablespoons in each cup). Cover tray with wax paper … 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


Lemon Yogurt Fruit Cup

Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt 3 tablespoons lemon instant pudding mix powder 16 graham crackers (4 sheets) 4 ounces mandarin oranges in water, drained Directions Mix yogurt and lemon pudding mix powder together in mixing bowl, set aside. Crush the graham crackers in a plastic food bag with a rolling pin … Read More


Germbuster’s Smoothie

Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 cups cubed honeydew melon, frozen 1/2 cup lime sherbet 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions Cube and freeze honeydew melon overnight. Put all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve immediately. … Read More


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