Strawberry & Banana Candy Cane
Ingredients
- 10 Strawberries
- 4 bananas
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Slice the banana approx. 1/2 inch thick.
- Slice the top of the strawberry off and then slice the widest part of the strawberry approx. 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the strawberries and bananas together to represent a candy cane.
- On the bend you may wish to slice the strawberry / banana at an angle.
- Use the end of the banana for the bottom of the cane curve.
- Enjoy!
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).
Strawberry Surprise Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup orange juice frozen concentrate
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 banana - frozen (cut into chucks and peel removed before freezing)
- ice and water as needed
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Add yogurt, orange juice concentrate, and fruit to blender.
- Blend ingredients in blender until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: ¾ cups, Amount per serving: Calories 100, Total Fat 0.5g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 25g (1% DV), Total Carb. 23g (8% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 18g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 2g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (10% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. (4% 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).
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)
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).
Waldorf Apple Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans - optional
Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Wash apples and celery. Core, and dice the apples, chop celery.
- Place the apples in a large bowl with the orange juice and mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients to the apples and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Servings: 6, Serv. size: ½ cup, Amount per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 3.5g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 15g (1% DV), Total Carb. 22g (8% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 16g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 2g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. (6% 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).