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Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Course Kid Approved, Main Dish, Side Dish

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!!

Notes

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Animal Toast

Animal Toast

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 4 slices

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)
Keyword English, Fruit, Grains, Protien

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green-monster-smoothie

Green Monster Smoothie

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Main Dish, smoothie, Snack
Servings 1 cup

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)
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Vegetables

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garbanzo crunchies

Garbanzo Crunchies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Snack
Servings 1 cup

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)
Keyword English, Protien, Vegetables

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Red, White and Blue Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Salad, Snack
Servings 1 cups

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).
Keyword English, Fruit

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Beef and Rice Florentine

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Main Dish
Servings 1 cup

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).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protien, Vegetables
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Berry Good Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Holidays, Kid Approved, Snack
Servings 8 slices

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!
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains

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Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 2 cups

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).
Keyword English, Vegetables

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spinach squares

Spinach Squares

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 3 cup

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).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Vegetables

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Purple Shake

Purple Shake

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 1 cup

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).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit

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Energy Nuggets

Energy Nuggets

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1 Energy Nugget

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).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protien

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almost a myplate sundae

Almost a MyPlate Sundae

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Kid Approved, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1 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).
Keyword Berries, Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains, Nuts, Protien, Yogurt
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MyPlate Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Main Dish
Servings 6 slices

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)
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protien, Vegetables

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3 Ingredient Pancakes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Main Dish
Servings 2 people
Calories 210 kcal

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%)
Keyword English, Fruit, Grains, Protien

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Rainbow of Vegetable Stir Fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 2 cups

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).
Keyword English, Vegetables

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Cereal Mix

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1 cup

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).
Keyword English, Fruit, Grains, Protien
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BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Kid Approved, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 1 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).
Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Protien, Vegetables

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Crunchy Banana on a Stick

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Approved, Snack
Servings 1 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).
 
 
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This work is supported by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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