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Cereal Mix

June 5, 2018 by

Cereal Mix

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Kid Friendly, 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.

Nutrition Facts Servings

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, Protein

Chicken BBQ Pizza

June 5, 2018 by alex.kelley

BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Course Kid Friendly, 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.

Nutrition Facts Servings

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, Protein, Vegetables

Crunchy Banana On A Stick

June 5, 2018 by alex.kelley

Crunchy Banana On A Stick

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, 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.

Nutrition Facts Servings

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).

Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains, Protein

Cucumber Salsa

June 5, 2018 by

Cucumber Salsa

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish, Snack

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cucumber - peeled and chopped
1 small avocado - peeled and chopped
1/4 cup red onion - minced
2 tbsps cilantro - chopped
1 Serrano pepper - seeded and minced
1 clove garlic - minced
2 tbsps fresh lime juice
2 tbsps water - (optional)

Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
Chop all vegetables as requested in the ingredients list.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Add salt to taste.
Refrigerate before serving so flavors can meld.

Nutrition Facts Servings

Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: 1/2 cup (86g), Amount per serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 5g (6% DV), Sat. Fat 0.5g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 0g (0% DV), Total Carb. 5g (2% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 3g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 1g, D (0% DV), Calcium (0% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (4% DV).

Keyword English, Vegetables

Easy Cheesy Zucchini

June 5, 2018 by alex.kelley

Easy Cheesy Zucchini

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Side Dish

Servings 1 of recipe

Ingredients

4 small zucchini - sliced
2 fresh tomatoes - chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 finely chopped jalapeno
1 tsp oil or non-stick cooking spray
1 can kernel corn - 16 ounces; drained
1/2 cup reduced fat Monterrey Jack cheese or other favorite cheese - shredded
garlic and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them.
Wash zucchini, tomatoes, onion and jalapeno. Cut vegetables as directed.
Heat skillet with oil or cooking spray over medium heat.
Add zucchini; cook until firmly tender.
Add tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno.
Season with garlic and pepper to taste.
Cook uncovered until veggies are tender.
Reduce heat and add corn and cheese.
Mix well and cook until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts Servings

Nutrition Facts Servings: 8, Serv. size: 1/8 of recipe (161g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1.5g (8% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 220g (10% DV), Total Carb. 9g (3% DV), Fiber 2g (3% DV), Total Sugars 6g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 3g, D (0% DV), Calcium (4% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (6% DV).

Keyword Dairy, English, Vegetables