Breakfast Banana Split

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 small banana 1/4 cup crunchy nugget, oat, or corn cereal 1/4 cup low-fat flavored yogurt or cottage cheese 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits & cherries 1 tablespoon chopped nuts Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash banana. Then, peel and split it lengthwise and place in small cereal bowl. Sprinkle cereal over … Read More


Granola Sundaes

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 6-ounce container low-fat plain or vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit 1/4 cup low-fat granola cereal Directions Wash hands and surfaces. If using fresh fruit, wash it Spoon yogurt into serving bowl. Top yogurt with fruit and sprinkle granola on top. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More


Fruit Salad with Light Whipped Topping

Makes 12 servings Ingredients 16 ounces fruit cocktail in juice, drained 20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, drained 8 ounces plain, fat-free yogurt 8 ounces light whipped topping Directions Drain fruit cocktail and pineapple chunks in colander. Place fruit in bowl. Stir in yogurt and whipped topping. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. … Read More


Banana Pudding with Graham Crackers

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1/2 banana 1 graham cracker 6-ounce container low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash the banana. Peel and slice half the banana into the serving bowl. Crumble the graham cracker over the banana. Top with yogurt and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More


Very Berry Blast

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


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


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


Apple Salad

Makes 8 servings Serving Size: 1/2 cup Ingredients 2 cups apple, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup nuts 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon orange juice Directions Mix orange juice with yogurt. In a medium bowl, toss apples, celery, raisins, and nuts with the dressing mixture. Chill for 30 minutes and … Read More


Fresh Fruit Dippers

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 6-ounce container nonfat or low-fat vanilla or strawberry yogurt 2 to 3 strawberries 1/4 to 1/2 banana Directions Wash hands and surfaces. Wash fruit. Peel banana. Cut fruit into chunks or pieces – halve the strawberries and slice the bananas. Use a fork to dip fruit into yogurt. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. … Read More


Nearly a Five-Group Sundae

Makes 1 serving Ingredients Choose one food from each food group. Dairy Group Low-fat vanilla yogurt or other flavor, plain or with fruit Protein Group Nuts or seeds, such as cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds Fruit Group Fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, such as pineapple, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mixed berries, … Read More


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