
Skillet Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 cups frozen broccoli defrosted
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 cups 100% whole wheat pasta cooked
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add onions and broccoli. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add milk, pepper and cheese to the skillet. Cook on medium to low heat until cheese melts. Stir frequently.
- Add pasta and stir to combine all ingredients. Cook until pasta is warm, 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!!

Animal Toast
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole wheat bread toasted
- 1 cup Strawberries sliced
- 1 medium banana sliced
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 4 tbsp peanut butter creamy
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash all fruit.
- Toast whole wheat bread.
- Slice bananas and strawberries.
- Spread the peanut butter over the toast.
- Place fruit on toast to create any animal face of your choice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 4, Serv. size: 1 slice (121g), Amount per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 9g (12% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 210g (9% DV), Total Carb. 28g (10% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 10g (Incl. 1g Added Sugars, 2% DV), Protein 8g, Vit. D 0mcg(0% DV), Calcium 49mg (4% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 347mg (8% DV)

Green Monster Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 medium banana
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks in 100% juice
- Ice and water as needed
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 4, Serv. size: 1 cup, Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 0.5g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 90g (4% DV), Total Carb. 19g (7% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 14g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (8% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (6% DV)

Garbanzo Crunchies
Ingredients
- 15 oz cooked garbanzo beans drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Paprika, or chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss garbanzo beans with olive oil.
- Spread on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle paprika or chili powder over beans.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
- Stir half way through.
- Eat warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 8, Serv. size: ¼ cup (55g), Amount per serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 3g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 150g (7% DV), Total Carb. 7g (3% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 0g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (2% DV)

Red, White and Blue Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes and seeded
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 medium bananas sliced
- 1 cup fat free whipped topping
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash all fruit.
- Cut watermelon into cubes, removing seeds.
- Place cut watermelon and blueberries in medium bowl.
- Slice bananas and place in a small bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over bananas and mix, covering all the banana slices with the juice.
- Add bananas and whipped topping to the watermelon and blueberries and mix well.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1 cup (159g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 10g (0% DV), Total Carb. 20g (7% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 13g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 1g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (0% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

Beef and Rice Florentine
Ingredients
- 1 lb pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion diced fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 12 oz frozen spinach thawed
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice cooked
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup water if needed
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Spray a large non-stick skillet evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add onions. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground meat, brown. Drain fat, if any.
- Push meat together to the side of the pan. Add spinach and tomato. Mix together.
- Add seasonings and mix.
- Stir in rice and water, mix together.
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1 1/2 of recipe (207g), Amount per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 5g (6% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 50mg (17% DV), Sodium 150g (7% DV), Total Carb. 16g (6% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 20g, D (0% DV), Calcium 78mg (6% DV), Iron 3mg (15% DV), Potas. 471mg (10% DV).

Berry Good Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 can reduced fat crescent rolls
- 2 tbsp instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup fat free vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup Strawberries diced
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Wash your hands, fruit, and clean your cooking area.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Unroll the crescent rolls onto your work surface.
- Pinch together the holes.
- Cut eight individual pizzas using a cookie cutter and place on a nonstick cookie sheet.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until golden and let crust cool completely.
- Combine fat free vanilla yogurt and instant sugar free vanilla pudding mix; stir well.
- Dice strawberries.
- Spread yogurt mixture over the cooled crust.
- Arrange the fruit over the pizzas.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!

Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup squash
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area, knife, and cutting board.
- Wash all vegetables.
- Cut vegetables into slices 1 to 2 inches long, dice, or chop.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add harder vegetables first (squash, onions, bell pepper). Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring while you cook. Add more delicate vegetables (spinach). Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Optional: Chose 1 to 2 seasonings/herbs to create different tastes.
- Cover pan, lower the heat, and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender, and leafy vegetables are wilted. If the stir-fry is getting dry, add 2 tablespoons of water.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 2, Serv. size: 2 cups of recipe (236g), Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 8g (10% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 35g (2% DV), Total Carb. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, D (0% DV), Calcium 54mg (4% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 606mg (15% DV).

Spinach Squares
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice brown rice optional
- 1½ cups thawed chopped spinach
- 1½ cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
- salt, pepper and garlic to taste
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix all ingredients well.
- Pour into a 13 X 10 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: ¾ - 1 cup, Amount per serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 5g (6% DV), Sat. Fat 3g (15% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 20mg (7% DV), Sodium 350g (15% DV), Total Carb. 20g (7% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 0g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 10g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (20% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (2% DV).

Purple Shake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- ice and water as needed
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Place yogurt in a blender.
- Add blueberries, raspberries and extract to the yogurt and process until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 2, Serv. size: ½ cup, Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 1.5g (2% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 45g (2% DV), Total Carb. 25g (9% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 21g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 4g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (10% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

Energy Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 graham cracker squares finely crushed
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Mix together peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and honey in a large bowl.
- Add crushed graham crackers and oatmeal and mix with a spoon.
- Roll the mixture with your hands into 24 snack size balls . Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 24, Serv. size: 1 Energy Nugget, Amount per serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 2g (3% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 35g (2% DV), Total Carb. 10g (4% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Total Sugars 8g (Incl. 6g Added Sugars, 12% DV), Protein 2g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (2% DV).

Almost a MyPlate Sundae
Equipment
- Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh, sliced strawberries or other fruit cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 graham cracker square crushed
- 1/2 cup fat-free or low-fat yogurt any flavor
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts any type
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash and slice fruit.
- In a plastic sandwich bag or bowl, crush the graham cracker square.
- In a small bowl, layer the crushed graham cracker, yogurt, fruit and nuts.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 1, Serv. size: 1 sundae, Amount per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 7g (9% DV), Sat. Fat 1.5g (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 115g (5% DV), Total Carb. 30g (11% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 23g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 8g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (20% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (10% DV).

MyPlate Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 premade pizza crust whole wheat
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce low sodium
- 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
- 17 slices turkey pepperoni reduced fat
- variety of vegetables
Instructions
- Wash hands, vegetables, and clean cooking area.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Chop all your vegetable toppings.
- Remove crust from package and place on the baking sheet.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on the crust.
- Add pizza toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 8-12 minutes or until cheese in the center is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- Carefully remove from oven and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Cut into slices.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 3, Serv. size: 2 slice (136g), Amount per serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 4g (20% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 25mg (8% DV), Sodium 470g (20% DV), Total Carb. 33g (12% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 5g (Incl. 2g Added Sugars, 4% DV), Protein 19g, Vit. D 0mcg(0% DV), Calcium 307mg (25% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 221mg (4% DV)

3 Ingredient Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 4 tbsp quick oats
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Mash bananas with a fork in a medium bowl until smooth. Add egg and oats and mix well.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, pour the batter to make 12 pancakes.
- Cook about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden.
- Top with fruit and/or 1 teaspoon of your favorite syrup or honey if desired.
Notes
2 servings per container, serving size 3 pancakes (172g), amount per serving - calories 210, total fat 5g (6%), saturated fat 1.5g (8%), trans fat 0g, cholesterol 165mg (55%), sodium 65mg (3%), total carbohydrate 34g (12%), dietary fiber 4g (14%), total sugars 15g, includes 0g added sugars, protein 8g, vitamin D 1mcg (6%), calcium 36mg (2%), Iron 1mg (6%), potassium 521mg (10%)

Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup squash
- 1 tbsp canola oil
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area, knife, and cutting board.
- Wash all vegetables.
- Cut vegetables into slices 1 to 2 inches long, dice, or chop.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add harder vegetables first (squash, onions, bell pepper). Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring while you cook. Add more delicate vegetables (spinach). Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Optional: Chose 1 to 2 seasonings/herbs to create different tastes.
- Cover pan, lower the heat, and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender, and leafy vegetables are wilted. If the stir-fry is getting dry, add 2 tablespoons of water.
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 2, Serv. size: 2 cups of recipe (236g), Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 8g (10% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 35g (2% DV), Total Carb. 12g (4% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 7g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, D (0% DV), Calcium 54mg (4% DV), Iron 2mg (10% DV), Potas. 606mg (15% DV).

Cereal Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat and low sugar whole grain cereal
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, or apricots)
- 1/2 cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Place ingredients into separate bowls or sandwich bags.
- Stir with spoon to combine ingredients in the bowl or shake plastic bag to combine ingredients.
- If prepared in bowl, store in sandwich zipper seal storage bags. May use large plastic zipper seal bag as storage.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 7, Serv. size: 1/2 cup (39g), Amount per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6g (8% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 45g (2% DV), Total Carb. 25g (9% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 17g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 2g, D (0% DV), Calcium (4% DV), Iron (15% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

Chicken BBQ Pizza
Ingredients
- 6 English muffins
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1½ cups shredded chicken, cooked
- 3/4 cup reduced fat shredded smoked or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 red onion sliced
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Heat oven to 450°F.
- Slice English muffins in half and place on ungreased, large cookie sheet.
- Wash, scrub and cut-up bell pepper and onion.
- Spread barbecue sauce on English muffins to within ¼ inch of edges.
- Top with chicken, cheese, onions and bell peppers.
- Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 12, Serv. size: 1 pizza(78g), Amount per serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 4g (5% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 20mg (7% DV), Sodium 310g (13% DV), Total Carb. 20g (7% DV), Fiber 0g (0% DV), Total Sugars 5g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 9g, D (0% DV), Calcium (8% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (2% DV).

Crunchy Banana on a Stick
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 2 containers fat-free vanilla yogurt 6 ounces each
- 3 cups toasted oat cereal
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper.
- Peel bananas and cut in half.
- Place a wooden stick into each banana half.
- Roll the banana in yogurt, then in cereal.
- Place the banana on the cookie sheet and freeze about 1 hour or until firm.
- To store, wrap each banana in plastic wrap or foil and store in the freezer.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 8, Serv. size: 1 stick (112g), Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 1g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 80g (3% DV), Total Carb. 27g (10% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 13g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 4g, D (0% DV), Calcium (10% DV), Iron (20% DV), Potas. (6% DV).