Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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June is National Dairy Month and the start of Summer!

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Summer is officially starting on June 21 and it’s National Dairy Month! What better way to celebrate than trying our yummy – Almost A MyPlate Sundae! This versatile recipe will make a great snack or dessert to celebrate the first day of Summer!

The simple recipe is perfect for one or a group and customizable to your favorite fruit or dietary needs. It’s quick to prepare – only taking 10 minutes to prep! Using yogurt made with pasteurized milk ensures it’s safe and tasty! 

Delicious Memorial Day recipe

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Try this fun, healthy, and easy recipe – Berry Fruit Skewers! This can make a great side dish for your Memorial Day weekend or a fun dessert this summer!

This simple recipe is perfect to involve children in the preparation process. Younger children can help with rinsing the fruit. Older children can cut the banana and strawberries. Not only does this recipe allow your family to help in the process, but it is also time-efficient too – only taking 10 minutes to prep! Remember to always store leftover food in the refrigerator within 2 hours or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. 

Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Skillet mac and cheese

Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Course Kid Friendly, 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!!

Nutrition Facts Servings

Keyword Dairy, English, Grains, Vegetables

Berry Good Pizza

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Berry Good Pizza

Berry Good Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Holidays, Kid Friendly, 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

MyPlate Pizza

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MyPlate pizza

MyPlate Pizza

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Kid Friendly, 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!

Nutrition Facts Servings

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, Protein, Vegetables