Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1/2 muffin Ingredients 1 muffin 1 cup (8-ounce) low-fat yogurt, any flavor 1 cup cut-up fresh and/or dried fruit Directions Divide muffin in half. Place 1/2 in each of two bowls. Top each with half of the yogurt and 1/2 cup of fruit. … Read More
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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
Easy Fruit Salad
Makes 10 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained 1 (15-ounce) can fruit cocktail in juice, drained 2 small bananas, sliced 1 (8-ounce) low-fat yogurt (try vanilla or lemon) Directions Drain pineapple chunks and fruit cocktail. Wash, peel, and slice bananas. Mix fruits and yogurt together. Cover … Read More
Bunny Dip and Bunny Face
Ingredients Bunny Dip 1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin Bunny Face Baby carrots (2 for each bunny face) Sliced mushroom (1 for each bunny face) Thinly sliced celery sticks (4 for each bunny face) Cucumber slices (2 for each bunny face) Raisins (2 for each bunny … 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
Snack Bars
Makes 2 servings Serving Size: 1 bar Ingredients 1/2 cup peanut butter or alternative* 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk (optional) 2 tablespoons honey 1 large shredded wheat biscuit or one to two cups of other cereal (low-fat granola, whole-grain cornflakes, shredded wheat squares) Vegetable cooking spray 1/4 cup raisins or nuts, chopped (optional) *A peanut … Read More
Whole-Grain Mix Up
Ingredients 6 cups whole-grain cereal (oat, corn, rice, wheat) 1 cup popcorn 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup canola oil 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions In a microwaveable bowl, mix cereals, popcorn, and seeds. In … Read More
Rainbow Parfait
Makes 1 serving Ingredients Use a variety of fruits you have on hand. Ask an adult to help cut the fruit. 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons crunchy whole grain cereal 2 fresh strawberries cut into bite-sized pieces 6 fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons cut up peaches (fresh or canned) 2 tablespoons pineapple chunks (fresh … Read More
Fruit Smoothie
Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 bag of frozen strawberries OR other frozen fruit 1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 cup of 100% orange juice Directions Measure and add the necessary ingredients into a blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth. Pour the smoothies into cups and enjoy! … Read More