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Strawberry banana candy cane

Strawberry And Banana Candy Cane

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Strawberries
  • 4 bananas

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  • Slice the banana in pieces approx. 1/2 inch thick.
  • Slice the top of the strawberry off and then slice the rest of the strawberry the same thickness as the banana.
  • Place the strawberries and bananas together to represent a candy cane.
  • Alternate the slices to represent a candy cane.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 cane (148g), Amount per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 0g (0% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 0mg (0% DV), Total Carb. 29g (11% DV), Fiber 4g (14% DV), Total Sugars 16g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 1g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 11mg (0% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. 468mg (10% DV).
Keyword English, Fruit

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Crunchy banana on a stick

Crunchy Bananas 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 Friendly, Snack
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bananas
  • 2 containers (6-oz each) fat-free vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup cereal
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, any type
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands, wash bananas, and clean your preparation area.
  • Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • Put the yogurt in a bowl and in another bowl put the cereal, nuts, and dried fruit.
  • Peel bananas and cut them into halves.
  • Place a wooden stick (skewer) into each banana piece.
  • Dip the top of the banana in yogurt, then roll in cereal, fruit, and nut bowl.
  • Place the bananas 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

Serv. size: 1 stick (122g), Amount per serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 5g (6% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 40g (2% DV), Total Carb. 30g (11% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 17g (Incl. 2g Added Sugars, 4% DV), Protein 4g, D (0% DV), Calcium 65mg (6% DV), Iron 2mg(10% DV), Potas. 384mg (8% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains, Protein

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Strawberry surprise smoothie

Strawberry Surprise Smoothie

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice frozen concentrate
  • 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh, frozen, or canned in 100% juiced and drained)
  • 1 banana - frozen (peel removed and cut into chucks before freezing)

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  • Add yogurt, orange juice concentrate, and fruit to blender.
  • Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: ¾ cup (126g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 1g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 25g (1% DV), Total Carb. 19g (7% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 14g (Incl. 1g Added Sugars, 2% DV), Protein 3g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 89mg (6% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. 306mg (6% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit
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Purple smoothie

Purple Smoothie

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  • Put yogurt, blueberries, raspberries and vanilla extract in the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: ½ cup (163g), 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 125mg (10% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 236mg (6% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit

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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 Friendly, Main Dish, Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh, frozen, or canned in 100% juice)
  • 1 medium banana

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  • Add all ingredients to blender and process until smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 cup (128g), Amount per serving: Calories 90, Total Fat 0.5g (1% DV), Sat. Fat 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 85g (4% DV), Total Carb. 19g (7% DV), Fiber 1g (4% DV), Total Sugars 14g (Incl. 3g Added Sugars, 6% DV), Protein 3g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 104mg (8% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. 231mg (4% DV)
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Vegetables

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Almost a MyPlate Sunday

Almost A MyPlate Sundae

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Main Dish, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 1 sundae

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup strawberries or other fruit (fresh, frozen, or canned in 100% juice)
  • 1 graham cracker square (2 1/2 inches) - crushed
  • 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt - any flavor
  • 1 tbsp chopped nuts - any type

Directions
 

  • 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 or cup, layer the crushed graham cracker, yogurt, fruit and nuts.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serv. size: 1 sundae (219g), Amount per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 8g (10% DV), Sat. Fat 2g (10% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 10mg (3% DV), Sodium 105g (5% DV), Total Carb. 23g (8% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 16g (Incl. 4g Added Sugars, 8% DV), Protein 8g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 250mg (20% DV), Iron 1mg (6% DV), Potas. 448mg (10% DV).
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Grains, Protein
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Waldorf apple salad

Waldorf Apple Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans - optional

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  • Wash apples and celery. Core and chop 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.

Nutrition Facts

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. 21g (8% DV), Fiber 3g (11% DV), Total Sugars 16g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 2g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 28mg (2% DV), Iron (6% DV), Potas. 227mg (4% DV)
Keyword Dairy, English, Fruit, Protein, Vegetables

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Red, white, and blue salad

Red, White And Blue Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Kid Friendly, Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups seeded watermelon - cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 medium bananas - sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (or juice of 1 lime)
  • 1 cup fat-free whipped topping

Directions
 

  • Wash your hands and clean your preparation 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, then add blueberries and mix well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

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. 22g 8% DV), Fiber 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars 13g (Incl. 1g Added Sugars, 2% DV), Protein 1g, Vit. D (0% DV), Calcium 10mg (0% DV), Iron (0% DV), Potas. 270mg (6% DV).
Keyword English, Fruit
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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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