Pasta and Peas
Pasta with Peas What does “comfort food” mean to you? To us, it means this perfect, familiar dish that’s quick and easy to boot. You actually cook the peas just by draining the pasta over them in the colander! Average Cost: $3.94 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org […]
Yogurt Popsicles
Yogurt Popsicles Want to make this a fun child experience? The children can: open the juice, stir things together, use a spoon to fill small cups, and put the sticks in. Average Cost: $3.07 Prep Time: 5 minutes Chill Time: 2-3 hours Servings: 12 (Makes 24) Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 quart low fat vanilla yogurt […]
Trail Treat
Trail Treat Throw together this quick treat full of dried fruit, nuts, and delicious grains. Enjoy it as a snack on your next walk through the park or hike. Average Cost: $7.05 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 4 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients Choose 2 of these: 1 cup pretzels 1 cup square […]
Bowtie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchni Sauce This easy recipe can be made with a variety of ingredients. Try using different pasta shapes, and add more veggies in step 4 if you like, such as diced carrots or tomatoes, peas, or corn. Average Cost: $8.46 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe […]
Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip
Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip (Brochetas de Frutas con Salsa de Yogur) Fruit kabobs make a colorful and fun snack that kids can help prepare. Average Cost: $12.70 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 8 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 1 cup watermelon (chunks) 1 cup pineapple (chunks) 1 cup grapes, red seedless 1 […]
Fantastic French Toast
Fantastic French Toast (Fantástica Tostada Francesa) Start your day with this classic breakfast recipe and serve it with fresh or canned fruit. Average Cost: $10.46 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/2 cup non-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 slice whole wheat bread […]
Fruit Salad with Yogurt
Fruit Salad with Yogurt This colorful salad combines sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks, and blueberries coated in pineapple juice. Serve topped with low-fat yogurt and slivered almonds for a treat that looks as good as it tastes. Average Cost: $15.35 Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 4 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 cup strawberries […]
Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin Pudding No cooking required for this tasty pumpkin pudding. Kids can help prepare with supervision.. Average Cost: $3.75 Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov Ingredients 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces, or 2 cups cooked mashed squash such as Hubbard) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 teaspoon cinnmamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, […]
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (Batido de Plátano y Mantequilla de Maní) This delicious blend of milk, yogurt, bananas and peanut butter makes for a filling breakfast on-the-go. Cocoa powder lends a touch of sweet that also hits the spot as an afternoon snack. Average Cost: $5.49 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 2 […]
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins Enjoy these delicious muffins for breakfast anytime of the year using canned pumpkin and frozen cranberries! Average Cost: $1.19 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-30 minutes Servings: 12 Recipe Source: ChooseMyPlate Ingredients 2 cup flour 3/4 cup of sugar 3 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon allspice 1/3 cup […]
