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2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
Serve with: yogurt
Combine all ingredients and chill in refrigerator.
Serve alone or over yogurt.
6 Servings

2 quarts apple juice
1 tsp cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ cup brown sugar
Combine ingredients in crock pot.
Cook on low for 1-2 hours.
Several servings.

1 cup frozen grape juice concentrate
3 cups applesauce
popsicles molds
OR
3 oz. cups and popsicle sticks
Stir together grape juice and applesauce. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

2 cups cinnamon-flavored cereal
2/3 cup dried apple pieces
1/2 cup pistachios
1/4 cup golden raisins
Mix ingredients together in a bowl or zipper bag.
Store in an airtight container.
6 servings.

6 tbs apple juice concentrate, partially thawed
1 cup water
8 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 frozen waffles
1 slice cheddar cheese
1/2 apple, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. sugar
Toast waffles as directed on package.
Place slice of cheese on one waffle, top with apple slices.
Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on apples.
Top with second waffle, cut in half.
2 servings.

1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup cream cheese
cinnamon, to taste
Mix together and chill.
Servings vary.

applesauce
popsicle molds
OR
3 oz. cups and popsicle sticks
Pour applesauce into popsicle molds and freeze. TIP: You can add water if you want a thinner consistency.

½ cup applesauce
4 slices bread
2 tbs light margarine, softened
½ tbs sugar
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Spread the applesauce on two slices of bread; top with remaining bread.
Lightly spread margarine on the outside of the sandwiches.
Toast in hot skillet or on griddle until golden brown, flip and repeat.
Combine sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over sandwiches; serve.
2 Servings

1 large or 2 small avocados
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tbsp. lemon juice
With a fork, mash avocado and cream cheese in a bowl.
Add tomatos, onions, and lemon juice.
Several Servings

2 ripe acocados, peeled & mashed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
Mash all ingredients together with a fork.
Several servings.

8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 slice lean bacon, cooked & crumbled
2 tsp bleu cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp chopped celery
Beat together sour cream and cream cheese.
Stir in other ingredients.
Several servings.

1 bagel, any flavor
Slice bagel in 1/4 inch thick slices.
Arrange on cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes @ 350 degrees, until crisp and golden brown.
2 servings.

4 bananas, peeled
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup raisins
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tbs lemon juice
Serve with: vanilla frozen yogurt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray shallow dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut bananas in half lengthwise; place in dish.
Combine brown sugar, raisins, and nutmeg in small bowl, sprinkle over bananas.
Drizzle lemon juice over bananas.
Bake 20-30 minutes, or until bananas are [...]

2 mozzarella sticks, cut in half
1/4 cup bran cereal crumbs
1 egg white
salt & pepper to taste
serve with: marinara sauce
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a shallow bowl, season cereal crumbs with salt & pepper.
Dip cheese sticks into egg white, then dredge with crumbs.
Repeat dipping into egg white; roll in crumbs to coat.
Lay on a sprayed baking [...]

3 potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
salt to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Pierce potato skins with fork; microwave for 5 minutes.
Cool slightly and cut each potato into 8 wedges.
Drizzle potatoes with oil; sprinkle with salt. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake 40-45 minutes, until crispy and browned.
6 Servings.

6 10-inch tortillas
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges; place on baking sheet.
Bake about 10 minutes, until crisp.
6 Servings.

2 cups sliced banana
1 cup quartered strawberries
1/4 cup orange juice
3 cups vanilla ice cream/frozen yogurt
Place first 3 ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Add ice cream.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

2 bananas
1 ½ cups grapefruit juice
2 scoops lemon sherbet
½ cup crushed ice
Puree bananas in a blender.
Add grapefruit juice, lemon sherbet and crushed ice, stir and serve.
3 Servings

2/3 cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3)
¼ cup water
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat the white sugar and margarine until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the eggs, water and bananas with the sugar mixture [...]

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup mashed bananas
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar.
Mix in eggs, applesauce, [...]

1 banana, cut into chunks
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 cup crushed ice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

1 medium banana, peeled & cut into chunks
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup crushed ice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 bananas, sliced
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Several servings.

2 cups milk
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
¼ tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 banana, mashed
Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat.
Just before the milk boils, whisk in the chocolate.
Remove from the heat and add the cinnamon and sugar.
Add mashed banana, whisk well.
Pour into mugs.
2-4 servings.

1 cup milk
1 packet instant oatmeal
1 banana
1 cup orange juice
Cut banana into chunks.
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

1 banana
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
OR 1/2 cup frozen yogurt
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
marchiano cherries (optional)
1/2 cup nugget cereal or granola
Peel banana and slice lengthwise.
Put banana in dish and scoop yogurt over top.
Spoon on pineapple and cherries.
Sprinkle cereal over the top.
Serves 1-2.

1 banana
1 tbs maple syrup
1/2 cup plain yogurt
cinnamon, to taste
Slice one banana into a bowl
Drizzle maple syrup over top.
Warm up in microwave.
Put yogurt into serving bowl, top with bananas.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
1 serving

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 banana
dash cinnamon
dash sugar (or honey)
Directions:
Peel the banana and cut up into pieces.
Add oats and mix well.
Sprinkle to taste with cinnamon and sugar or honey.

1 banana
16 animal crackers
Slice banana into 8 slices.
Put each slice between 2 animal crackers.
Serves 2.

strawberries, chopped
vanilla frozen yogurt
blueberries
popsicles molds
OR
3 oz. cups and popsicle sticks
Put small amount of yogurt in popsicles molds, then a layer of strawberries, another layer of yogurt, then blueberries.
Repeat until molds are full.
Insert sticks and freeze.
Servings vary

20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
16 oz can blueberries or blackberries in light syrup, drained
1 ½ cups ice cubes
6 oz container lemon yogurt
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

15-oz can black beans, drained
15-oz can diced tomatoes with chili peppers
one medium diced onion
chili powder to taste
salt & pepper to taste
Mix beans, tomatoes, and onion together in a bowl.
Season to taste.
several servings (about 4 cups?)

2 cups milk
12 ounce can root beer
Mix together the milk and root beer.
2 Servings.

1 cup blueberries
2 cups milk
1 tsp honey
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

4 eggs
2 cups milk
2/3 cup honey
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp salt
2 ½ cups cubed, toasted bread
½ cup raisins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Spray 8” round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Beat together first 6 ingredients.
Put bread cubes and raisins in dish; pour egg mixture over all.
Bake 40-45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes [...]

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 ½ cups quick oats
1/3 cup honey OR ½ cup sugar
1/3 cup oil OR applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, flatten into cookie shape.
Bake for [...]

1 apple
1 tsp light margarine
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp honey
Preheat broiler.
Cut apple in half; scoop out center.
Put ½ tsp margarine in each apple.
Mix cinnamon & honey; sprinkle over apple.
Put apples in baking pan; broil 5 minutes.
2 Servings.

16 oz light cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Blend cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla extract in medium bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
Several Servings.

2 cups cantaloupe, chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
4 ice cubes
2 tbs lemon juice
2 tbs honey
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1 1/2 cups applesauce
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Stir together applesauce and caramel, spoon into popsicle molds.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6 Servings

8 oz light cream cheese, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup light sour cream
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup milk
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
Combine cream cheese and brown sugar, mix well.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Store in refrigerator.
Several Servings

8 oz package light cream cheese, softened
2 tbs light sour cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
20 green olives with pimento, chopped
Serve with: cut up celery or other veggies
Stir together the cream cheese and sour cream.
Mix in the walnuts and olives.
Several Servings

Submitted by: Tammy -Regina, Sk
chedder cheese flavored mini-ricecakes
OR
firm crackers
drained salsa
shredded cheddar cheese
Arrange rice cakes or crackers on a baking sheet.
Layer drained salsa and cheese on top.
Place in oven at 350 just until cheese is melted.
Remove and serve.
Tip: This can also be made with just melted cheese. If your salsa doesn’t drain well enough it could [...]

5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios®
1 cup pretzel sticks
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon light margarine
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts
Heat oven to 350°.
Stir together cereal and pretzels in large bowl.
Heat peanut butter and margarine to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Pour over cereal and pretzels, stirring until evenly coated.
Spread in ungreased rectangular pan, 13×9×2 inches.
Bake 10 minutes, stirring [...]

1 graham cracker
1 tbsp whipped cream cheese
1 tsp strawberry jam
Top cracker with cream cheese and jam.
Serves 1.

2 slices of bread
butter or margarine
2 slices of your favorite cheese
2 pineapple rings
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spread butter on bread.
Layer cheese and pineapple ring on top.
Bake until cheese melts.
2 servings.

1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried pineapple bits
1/4 cup yogurt covered raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup almonds
Mix ingredients together in a bowl or zipper bag.
Store in an airtight container.
4-6 servings.

1 box angel food cake mix
1 15oz can cherry pie filling (I used Sugar Free)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together.
Place cupcake liners in muffin tins.
Pour batter into into liners.
Bake for 20-30 minutes untill golden brown.
32 Servings.
TIP: No frosting necessary, these are moist and yummy. Healthier alternatives to frosting: light whipped cream, drizzle of [...]

10 cups popped popcorn
Cooking Oil Spray
1 pkg cherry flavored gelatin
Put popcorn into large oven safe dish.
Spray popcorn lightly with oil spray.
Sprinkle gelatin over popcorn.
Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes, stirring once.
Let cool before serving.
10 servings

1/2 cup light margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
Mix margarine, peanut butter, sugar and egg.
Stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour.
Chill dough for several hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll dough [...]

2 cups cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup m&m’s
OR 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Mix together in a large bowl.
Serves 10

1 cup chocolate milk
2 bananas, frozen
4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings
TIP: If you don’t have chocolate milk on hand, use plain milk and some hot chocolate powder.

1 1/4 cups bran
1 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 apple, peeled and chopped
Preheat oven to 350, grease two mini muffin pans.
Stir together first five ingredients in a bowl.
In seperate bowl, beat together milk, oil, and eggs.
Add milk mixure to bran mixture, stir, then [...]

1 cup light cream cheese
1 cup light cottage cheese
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
½ cup raisins
Bagels
Place cream cheese, cottage cheese, cinnamon and white sugar in a food processor; blend until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl; stir in raisins.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Spread over bagel halves.
Several Servings

5 cups honey graham cereal
3 cups bear-shaped graham cookies
2 cups ramen noodles, crushed
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp orange juice
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix honey graham cereal, cookies, ramen noodles, almonds, and raisins.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter, and blend in honey [...]

**This recipe is rather sugary. It might work well as an occasional sweet treat.
6 tbs sugar
½ tsp. cinnamon
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 tbs light corn syrup
Serve with: applesauce as a dip
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix sugar and cinnamon.
Brush one side of each tortilla with corn syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture.
Cut each tortilla into 6 wedges [...]

Freeze OJ into ice cube trays, then put a few into a serving glass and pour grape or cranberry juice over them. Kids love the color-effects

1 8-oz can croissants
8 oz light cream cheese
¼ cup light sour cream
¼ tsp each: salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder
3 cups of fresh veggies, in bite sized chunks
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven and coat baking pan with cooking spray.
Open package of croissants and unroll dough (do not separate sections).
Press together sections [...]

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 tbs peanut butter
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
1 to 2 tsp skim milk
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Several Servings

2 qts popped popcorn
1 ½ cups peanuts
¾ cup honey
Mix popcorn & peanuts in large mixing bowl; set aside.
Heat honey to a boil in small saucepan; let simmer on low 10 minutes.
Pour over popcorn, stirring gently with greased spoon to coat.
8 Servings

1 cup orange juice
¼ cup cranberries
1 tbs honey
1 apple, cut into chunks
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

8 oz light cream cheese, softened
½ cup caramel ice cream topping
¼ cup honey
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Beat ingredients together until smooth.
Store in refrigerator.
Several Servings.

apples, cored and sliced into rings
peanut butter
granola
Spread peanut butter on top of each apple ring.
Press granola on top of peanut butter.
Servings vary.

1 banana
grape nuts cereal, crushed
popsicle sticks
Cut banana in half.
Stick popsicle sticks into each banana half.
Roll bananas in crushed cereal, place on wax paper, freeze.
2 Servings.

8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
3 tbsp chopped tomato
Beat together sour cream and cream cheese.
Stir in other ingredients.
Several servings.

strawberries
yogurt (strawberry or vanilla work well)
granola (or cereal)
Rinse berries, then gently blot dry.
Dip berries in yogurt, then roll in topping.

4 cups shredded wheat cereal
1 cup peanuts
½ cup light margarine
½ cup peanut butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine cereal and peanuts.
In small saucepan heat & stir margarine, peanut butter and cinnamon over low heat until melted together.
Slowly pour over cereal mixture, mixing well.
Spread out in a 13 x [...]

2 small red apples, peeled & cored
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp cinnamon
Cut apples into small pieces.
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 Servings.

8 oz. soft cream cheese
8 oz. container of yogurt, any flavor
Blend well.
Several Servings.

This one couldn’t be easier! Simply mash some avocado, and add salsa to taste. Serve with veggies or tortilla chips.

15-oz can of chick peas
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
Place first 5 ingredients in blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Serve in bowl, sprinkled with paprika.
Several Servings (about 1 1/2 cups)

2 cups popcorn
1 cups goldfish crackers
1 cups cheerios
1 cups pretzel sticks
1 cups oyster crackers
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl.
Store in airtight container.
12 Servings.

2 pkg. frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
3/4 cup orange juice.
Place all ingredients in blender.
Blend until smooth (add a bit of water if necessary).
Pour into cups and eat with spoons.
Serves 4 - 6.

8 oz vanilla yogurt
2 tbs brown sugar
¼ tsp lemon juice
Mix well and serve with fruit.
Makes about 1 cup.

If I leave veggies in the crisper drawer, they don’t get eaten unless I cook them. However, if I get them out and put them on a tray, they disappear! Most cut veggies will keep for a few days of snacking, covered in the fridge (except sliced cucumbers, those get mushy really quick!).
Baby [...]

½ tsp baking soda
½ cup water
½ cup grape or orange juice
Stir together baking soda and water to make fizz, then stir in juice.

**This recipe is rather sugary. It might work well as an occasional sweet treat.
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts
5 cups corn flakes
Combine corn syrup and sugar in 3-quart heavy saucepan.
Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; quickly stir in peanut butter.
Add peanuts and corn flakes, [...]

Spread fruit-flavored yogurt on a graham cracker square, top with a second square. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze.

16 oz crushed pineapple, undrained
3 firm bananas, peeled & sliced
16 oz frozen sweetened strawberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts
Thaw strawberries; do not drain.
Put pineapple in blender, puree.
Add bananas and strawberries to blender, process until smooth.
Pour 1/3 cup of mixture into lined muffin cups; sprinkle with walnuts.
Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
16 Servings

1 banana
2 craft sticks
8 oz container vanilla yogurt
½ cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
Break the banana in half; insert a craft stick into the flat end.
Roll banana halves in yogurt, then in crumbs.
Freeze for at least 1 hour.
2 Servings.
TIP: This recipe has many variations. Instead of rolling banana in yogurt, try maple syrup, Orange [...]

2 bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cups crushed rice crispy cereal
2 popsicle sticks
Peel bananas and cut in half (across, not lenthwise).
Insert popsicle stick in cut ends.
Put bananas on waxed paper and freeze until firm.
Melt peanut butter, choclate and oil together in microwave, stirring often.
Spread crushed cereal on waxed paper.
Dip each [...]

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries
3 tablespoons granola
Layer yogurt and fruit in tall clear glass.
Top with granola.
1 serving.
TIP: Substitue other fruits for endless variations. Bananas, peaches, and raspberries work very well.

4 6-inch tortillas
4 tbs peanut butter
1 banana, sliced
4 strawberries, sliced
1 peach, peeled & sliced (remove pit)
1/4 cup blueberries
4 tbs vanilla yogurt
Spread about 1 tbs peanut butter over each tortilla.
Place fruit slices down center of each burrito.
Drizzle 1 tbs vanilla yogurt over fruit.
Roll up tortilla, burrito-style (fold up one side, tuck under fruit, fold up bottom, [...]

29 oz can Fruit Cocktail in light syrup
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Fill popsicle molds or paper cups with about ¼ cup fruit cocktail.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6 Servings

6 cooking apples, peeled & chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat about 20 min., or until apples are tender.
Let cool.
Top with chopped walnuts before serving.
6 servings.

1 banana
10 oz. package frozen sliced strawberries and juice, thawed
8 oz. can pineapple and syrup
1/4 c. milk
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Mash up banana and strawberries with a fork.
Add pineapple, syrup and milk; mix thoroughly.
Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6-8 Servings

These are great on hot days, and other days too!! Simply freeze 100% fruit juice into popsicle molds for a healthy, kid-approved snack!
TIP: If you don’t have popsicle molds, try using 3-oz-size paper cups and craft sticks.
VARIATION: Make Layered Juice Pops by filling molds partway with juice and freezing for an hour before adding [...]

1 apple, cubed
1 banana, sliced
1/3 cup red seedless grapes
1/3 cup green seedless grapes
2/3 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup shredded coconut 
*4 wooden skewers
Let children:
Slide pieces of fruit onto the skewers.
Roll each kabob in the yogurt
Then roll in the coconut.
4 Servings
*Watch out for the skewers with younger children!

This is one very easy way to use up whatever ripe fruit you have on hand. Just cut 3 or more fruits into bite sized pieces, mix together, and chill overnight so the flavors can “merge”. Try: bananas, strawberries, oranges, peaches, melon, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, etc. My kids love it.

2 English muffins, split
8 oz container pineapple yogurt
¾ cup sliced fresh strawberries
¾ cup drained crushed pineapple
Lightly toast the English muffin halves in a toaster.
Spread each half with pineapple yogurt.
Top each half with strawberries and pineapple.
Serve while English muffins are still warm.
4 Servings

1 pizza crust mix
1 cup peanut butter
3 sliced bananas
¾ cup raisins
½ cup chopped apples
Prepare & bake crust according to package directions.
Spread peanut butter over crust, then top with bananas, raisins, and apples.
Bake at 350 degrees until peanut butter melts (5-10 minutes).
Cut into wedges.
Several Servings

4 cups crispy corn cereal squares
1 cup dried mixed fruit, chopped
¼ cup yogurt covered raisins
½ cup chopped mixed nuts
1 cup banana chips
Mix; store in airtight container.
12 servings.

Assorted Fruits (Bananas, melon cubes, grapes and cherries work well)
Let your child decorate a plate or a dish of cottage cheese or yogurt with a fruit face. Halved grapes or cherries for eyes, melon cube nose, banana smile…etc

1 orange
1 apple
1 peaches
4 strawberries
1/2 cup vanilla or peach yogurt
1 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ginger
Cut fruits into bite-sized pieces.
Wisk together yogurt, ginger and brown sugar; pour over fruit.
Serves 4-6.

1 Golden Delicious apple
1 Red Delicious apple
1 banana
1/2 cup seedless red grapes
1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons orange juice
Cut fruits into bite-sized pieces.
Combine yogurt & orange juice in a small bowl; pour over fruit.
4-6 servings.

3 cups cheddar cheese goldfish crackers
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup peanuts
Mix; store in airtight container.
12 servings.

1 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup coconut
½ cup wheat germ
¼ cup water
½ cup oil
½ cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
Optional: 1 tbs Sesame seeds, ¼ cup nuts, and/or ½ cup dried fruit.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl (except for optional dried fruit).
Combine remaining ingredients in small [...]

1 box devils food cake mix
14 oz. can pureed pumpkin
1 egg white
Combine ingredients, mix very well.
Place cupcake liners into muffin tin.
Pour into cupcake liners (Batter will be very thick!)
Bake according to box directions.
24 Servings.
TIP: No frosting necessary, these are moist and yummy. Healthier alternatives to frosting: light whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate or caramel syrup, [...]

1/3 cup water
1/8 tsp salt
4 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tbs sugar OR honey
3 cups milk
Heat water, salt, cocoa powder and sugar (if using sugar) in a sauce pan until simmering.
Stir for 2 minutes while simmering- do not allow to boil.
Add milk and honey (if using honey); continue stirring for another minute
4 Servings.

1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cream shortening and honey; beat in egg; add vanilla and sifted dry ingredients. Fold in nuts and [...]

7 cups popcorn, salted
½ cup peanuts
2 tbs honey
3 tbs light margarine
½ tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Put popcorn int large bowl, mix in peanuts.
Microwave honey, margarine, and cinnamon for 30 seconds; stir.
Pour over popcorn, stirring gently with greased spoon to coat.
Spread popcorn evenly in pan.
Bake 12-14 minutes, stirring [...]

6 cups popped popcorn
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
Put popcorn in large bowl.
Spray lightly with cooking spray.
Toss popcorn, spray again.
Toss with parm and seasoning.
6 servings.

1 banana
1 cup cherry flavor gelatin (prepared)
2 tbsp whipped cream
Split banana lengthwise, place in serving dish.
Spoon gelain over banana.
Top with whipped cream.
1 serving.

12 cheese cubes (we like mild cheddar and mozzarella, but any kind will work)
1 dill pickle, cut into cubes
6 olives
1/2 stalk celery, cut into cubes
6 toothpicks*
(*toothpicks not recommended for younger children)
Let kids alternate the cheese, pickle, and celery cubes with the olives.
2-3 Servings.

1 ½ cups M&M’s
3 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken in half
3 cups bite-size Cheddar cheese crackers
1 ½ cups raisins
Mix; store in airtight container.
18 servings.

It’s easy for kids to throw together a quick trail mix with whatever you have on hand. Keep a batch in a big airtight container for impromptu snacking fun! Some tried-and-true options include:
Cereal
Popcorn
Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, soynuts
Raisins, shredded coconut, other dried fruit
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
Animal crackers, teddy bear crackers, goldfish crackers
M&m’s, Chocolate, butterscotch or peanut [...]

2 kiwi, peeled & chopped
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 banana, sliced
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
6 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 cup kiwi, peeled & chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup orange juice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

2 red apples
1/4 cup raisins
½ tablespoon peanut butter
8 thin pretzel sticks
Slice apples in half from top to bottom, and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller.
Place each apple half flat side down on a small plate.
Let children:
Use peanut butter to “glue” raisins onto the apples for spots.
Stick one end of each pretzel [...]

1 3-oz package lemon flavor gelatin
1 cup water
1 cup cold seltzer
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
Boil water.
Put gelatin mix in bowl, add boiling water and stir until dissolved.
Stir in seltzer, zest and juice.
Cover bowl, put in freezer until firm.
To serve, thaw slightly then use spoon to scrape off small pieces into serving dishes.
6 servings.

strawberries
lemon yogurt
graham cracker crumbs
Rinse berries, then gently blot dry.
Dip berries in yogurt, then roll in crumbs.

11-ounce can of mandarin orange sections (drained)
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
1 cup orange sherbet
popsicles molds
OR
3 oz. cups and popsicle sticks
Place mandarin oranges in blender container, puree.
Add frozen yogurt and sherbet, blend well.
Spoon mixture into popsicle molds.
Insert sticks and freeze.
Servings vary.

Recipe by Laina, age 9
1 can mandarin oranges
Place mandarin oranges and juice from can into freezer safe containers; freeze.
Thaw partially before serving, eat with a spoon.
Servings vary.

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
Blend cream cheese and marshmallow creme until mixed thoroughly.
Store in refrigerator. Several Servings.
TIP: Try adding a tablespoon of marchiano cherry juice, or 2 TBS of orange juice concentrate for variations of this yummy dip!

Submitted by: Tracy , Wisconsin
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt (or another favorite flavor)
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
Blend yogurt and marshmallow creme until mixed thoroughly.
Store in refrigerator. Several Servings.

1 cantaloupe, cubed
½ cup orange juice
Put cantaloupe in zipper bag and freeze for at least 2 hours.
Put cantaloupe and orange juice into blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 Servings

8 cups plain popped popcorn
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
In a small bowl, stir together cheese and seasonings.
Pour over just-popped (warm) popcorn, toss to coat.
8 servings.

This makes a great veggie dip, or salad dressing.
½ cup salsa
½ cup light ranch dresssing
Mix together.
Several Servings

16 oz light cream cheese, softened
1 tbs dried cilantro leaves
16 oz refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sliced black olives or green onions
Serve with: Baked Tortilla Chips
Mix cilantro into cream cheese in a small bowl; smooth mixture onto a serving plate.
In another bowl mix salsa into refried beans; spread mixture over cream [...]

Submitted by Gloria M. from Texas
6 cups popcorn (even better with cheddar popcorn)
1 cup banana chips
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup dried cranberries
Mix together in a large bowl.
5 servings.

1 ¼ cup milk
2 bananas, frozen
2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

2 bananas, peeled
½ cup peanut butter
1/3 cup orange juice
¾ cup coconut
OR
¾ cup finely chopped peanuts
Slice bananas in half, lengthwise.
Spread peanut butter on cut sides, and put halves back together.
Brush with orange juice, and roll in coconut or peanuts.
Slice into bite-sized pieces.
2 Servings.

strawberries
crushed nuts
chocolate pudding
Rinse berries, then gently blot dry.
Dip each strawberry in chocolate pudding, then in nuts.

1 cup instant oats
1 ripe banana
2 cups low-fat milk
2 teaspoons honey
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Serve chilled.
4 servings.

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
Combine ingredients.
Serve with fresh cut fruit.
Several Servings.

6 ounce can orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 cups plain yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Pour mixture into popsicle molds or paper cups.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6 Servings

1 cup orange juice
4 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1/2 cup milk
2 cups vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
3 tbsp orange juice concentrate, thawed
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

1/4 cup sugar
6 oz can orange juice concentrate
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
10 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

2 cups orange juice
Pour juice into ice-cube trays; freeze.
Place ice cubes in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings
Tip: Extra snow can be stored in freezer container.

½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup orange juice
½ cup water
1 peach, peeled & chopped
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

11 oz mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz vanilla yogurt
2 tbs orange juice concentrate
2 cups whipped topping
Stir together oranges, yogurt and orange juice concentrate in a bowl.
Fold in the whipped topping.
Spoon 1/3 cup of mixture into lined muffin cups.
Freeze until firm. (Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.)
12 Servings.

2 cups water
¼ cup honey
¾ cup orange juice concentrate
3 tbs lemon juice
Stir together water and honey until blended.
Add orange juice concentrate and lemon juice and mix well.
Pour over ice cubes.
2 servings

2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
4 tbs peanut butter
2 tbs jelly
2 peeled bananas
Spread peanut butter on each tortilla, then add jelly.
Put peeled banana on right edge of each tortilla, roll up and serve.
2 Servings

1 tsp light margarine
OR
Nonstick Cooking Spray
2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
¼ cup peanut butter
Serve with: ¼ cup grape jelly as a dip
Melt margarine in skillet over medium heat, or coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread one side of each tortilla with 2 tbs peanut butter, fold tortilla in half so that the peanut butter is on the [...]

1 cup canned peaches, drained
2 cups milk
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbs honey
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

Peanut Butter AND…
Yeah, we’ve all tried Peanut Butter and Jelly. Here are some other variations to try on your peanut butter sandwich:
Banana slices
Cream cheese
Cream cheese & crushed pineapple
Honey
Honey & apple slices
Jelly & cream cheese
Jelly & banana slices
Marshmallow creme
Peanut Butter and Jelly ON…
Who says PB&J has to be on bread, anyway? Try your sandwich [...]

2 cups milk
2 tbs blackberry jelly (or other favorite)
2 tbs peanut butter
1 peeled banana
2 tbs honey
2 tsp wheat germ
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup dry milk powder
½ cup honey
Mix all ingredients together well.
Shape mixture into small balls with clean hands.
4 Servings.
TIP: Try letting kids roll these in crushed corn flakes, crushed graham crackers or coconut flakes!

5 bananas, peeled and frozen
5 tbsp peanut butter
2 1/2 tbsp honey
popsicles molds
OR
3 oz. cups and popsicle sticks
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Spoon into into popsicle molds.
Insert sticks and freeze.
Servings vary.

1 banana, frozen in chunks
2 tbs peanut butter
1 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen vanilla yogurt (or ice cream)
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 tbsp honey
1 banana, sliced
1 cup granola
Whisk together yogurt, peanut butter and honey until smooth.
Put half of yogurt mixture in each of two serving dishes.
Top with half of the banana slices and half of the granola.
Repeat layers.
2 servings.
TIP: Try serving these in sundae glasses.

**This recipe is rather sugary. It might work well as an occasional sweet treat.
½ cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter
10 oz bag mini marshmallows
6 cups crispy rice cereal
Put rice cereal in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
Microwave chocolate chips until melted (1-2 minutes), stir.
Add peanut butter & microwave until smooth [...]

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 cup milk
12 cubes ice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

1 cup milk
3 tsp chocolate syrup
1 tbsp peanut butter
Heat milk in saucepan.
Add syrup and stir well.
Stir in peanut butter until melted.
1 serving

Peanut butter
Honey
1 flour tortilla
Granola (Try our Granola Recipe)
Spread peanut butter and honey on tortilla.
Sprinkle with granola.
Roll up the tortilla, then slice it into bite-size pinwheels.

1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried ginger
Whisk ingredients together until well blended.
Several servings.

2 frozen waffles
2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 apple, thinly sliced
1 tbsp jam or jelly
Toast waffles as directed on package.
Spread one waffle with peanut butter.
Place apple slices on top.
Spread second waffle with jam.
Place second waffle on top of first to create sandwich.
Cut in half.
2 servings.

1 cup ripe mashed bananas
1 cup peanut butter
26 graham crackers
Combine bananas and peanut butter.
Spread 2 tbs onto each of 13 graham cracker squares; cover with second graham cracker.
Wrap with plastic wrap and freeze.
13 servings.

1/3 cup chocolate chips
4 cups milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp peppermint extract
Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
Heat over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until it boils.
Pour into mugs.
4 servings.

1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 cup crushed ice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 cups milk
2 bananas, frozen and chunked
6 pineapple rings
1 tablespoon honey
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 cups lemonade
1 cup lemon yogurt
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple sherbet
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 Servings

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup finely chopped pineapple (fresh or canned)
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Stir together juice and pineapple.
Pour mixture into popsicle molds or popsicle molds.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6 Servings.

2 cups pineapple juice
Pour juice into ice-cube trays; freeze.
Place ice cubes in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings
Tip: Extra snow can be stored in freezer container.

submitted by Ana B. from New York
2 pitas
cooking spray
Slice each pita bread into 6 wedges; carefully split each wedge into two pieces.
(12 pieces per pita bread)
Place pita chips in a single layer on baking sheets.
Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 7 minutes.
Turn chips over and cook about 5 more minutes, or [...]

4 plain bagels, halved
24 slices pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Top each bagel half with 3 slices pepperoni, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon sauce.
Bake 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bagel is golden brown.
4 Servings.
TIP: [...]

1 banana, cut in chunks
1 cup green grapes
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 apple, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

1 15-ounce can of pumpkin
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese (we used lowfat)
2 cups of powdered sugar
3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
Ginger snaps and apple slices for dipping
Add all ingredients to blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Several Servings.

1/2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup milk or vanilla yogurt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

1 box spice cake mix
1 15oz can of pureed pumpkin
2 egg whites
Use mixer to combine ingredients.
Place cupcake liners in muffin tin.
Pour batter into liners.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
24 Servings.
TIP: No frosting necessary, these are moist and yummy. Healthier alternatives to frosting: light whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate or caramel syrup, peanut butter.

½ cup 100 percent grape juice
½ cup milk
2 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

**This recipe might work well as an occasional sweet treat.
2 marshmallows
4 graham crackers
2 tsp hot fudge, at room temperature
Preheat broiler.
Put marshmallows on aluminum foil and broil until hot and beginning to brown.
Place each marshmallow on a graham cracker square and cover with 1 tsp fudge.
Top with another square and press together.
2 Servings.

2 medium apples
1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 kiwi
1 orange
1 cup peaches, fresh or canned
2 tablespoons jelly
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup orange juice
Peel and finely chop all fruit; Put in large bowl.
Stir together jelly, brown sugar and orange juice.
Pour jelly sauce over fruit mixture.
Several Servings.
Tip:
Serve with Bagel Chips, Pita Chips, or Tortilla Chips.

3/4 cup light cream cheese
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped nuts
1/8 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs maple syrup
6 slices raisin bread
Combine first 5 ingredients; stir well.
Spread 3 slices of bread with mixture; top with other 3 slices of bread.
Cut into quarters.
3 Servings.

1 ½ cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup vanilla yogurt
Popsicle Molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Place berries and yogurt in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups.
Insert sticks and freeze.
6 Servings

1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberry yogurt
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
1/2 frozen banana (chunks)
1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

2/3 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
assorted cut-up fresh fruit
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor container.
Blend until smooth.
Several servings.

As adapted from Momma Muse
Seeds from 1 pumpkin
3 tbsp butter, melted
salt
Drizzle butter over pumpkin seeds.
Sprinkle with salt.
Bake in oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.
Servings vary.

As adapted from Momma Muse
Seeds from 1 pumpkin
3 tbsp butter, melted
*seasoning(s) of choice, to taste:
worcesteshire sauce
garlic powder
ranch dressing powdered mix
cayenne powder
parmesan cheese
cinnamon
Drizzle butter over pumpkin seeds.
Sprinkle with seasoning(s).
Bake in oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.
Servings vary.

6-8 sugar snap pea pods
1 tbsp cream cheese
Fill pods with cream cheese.
1 serving.

1 cup tomato or vegetable juice
pinch of desired seasoning (chili powder, onion powder, basil, etc.)
Stir seasoning into juice.
Microwave and serve.
1 serving.

6 large apples, peeled & cubed
1 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup apple juice
2 tbs sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice
Serve with: Vanilla frozen yogurt
Optional: granola
In covered saucepan, heat first 6 ingredients, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
Remove from heat & slightly mash apples.
Serve over frozen yogurt; sprinkle with granola if desired.
6-8 servings

10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix
8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Mix together spinach, yogurt, mayonnaise, soup mix, water chestnuts and green onions.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours before serving.
Several Servings

1 spaghetti squash
shredded parmesan cheese, to taste
butter or margarine, to taste
Pierce skin of squash and microwave 6 minutes for every pound of squash.
Cut squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out seeds.
Use fork to scrape out strands (Kids love this part, it’s like twirling your fork in pasta!)
Toss squash with margarine and top with parm.
Servings vary [...]

1 cup sunflower seeds (hulled)
1 cup almonds
1 cup golden raisins
Mix together in a large bowl.
Several servings.

6 strawberries
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 cup crushed ice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup diced strawberries
1 tsp strawberry preserves
Beat together sour cream and cream cheese.
Stir in other ingredients.
Several servings.

1/2 cup strawberries
1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1 cups orange juice
1/2 tbs sugar
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
6 Servings

1 banana
3 oz. package strawberry jello
1 cup water
1 cup strawberry yogurt
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Dissolve strawberry jello in one cup boiling water.
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
8-10 Servings

¼ cup milk
1 cup strawberry frozen yogurt
1 sliced banana
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 cups strawberries
2 peeled bananas
½ cup strawberry yogurt
6 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings

2 cups strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1 (8 ounce) container strawberry yogurt
2 cups ice
1 banana
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
4 servings

2 sliced bananas
2/3 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
1 cup orange juice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
3 servings.

submitted by Carla V.
2 cups shredded carrot
1/4 cup dried chopped apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
12 oz apple juice concentrate (thawed)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine first 6 ingredients in bowl.
Add apple juice concentrate and stir well.
Press ingredients into a greased 9×11 glass baking dish.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes, [...]

1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup M&M’s
Mix together in a large bowl.
10 servings.

submitted by Kelly C.
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Heat oven to 400°F.
Coat a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
Wash potatoes; Cut into thin slices and place in large bowl.
Drizzle oil over potatoes, tossing to combine.
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, tossing in bowl to coat evenly.
Place slices in a single layer [...]

2 cups graham cracker pieces
OR
2 cups graham cereal
½ cup tiny marshmallows
1 cup peanuts
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup raisins
Mix; store in airtight container.
10 servings.

1 stalk celery
1/2 cup ranch dressing
bag of sun-dried tomatoes
Wash celery, cut into small pieces.
Place celery and dressing into blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Add tomatoes and blend again. (We leave this chunky.)
Several Servings.

Submitted By: Carla, Texas
2.5 cups plain yogurt
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 tsp dill weed
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
OR
1 tsp dried parsley
Mix together all ingredients.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Several Servings

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp water
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 cups oat cereal with yogurt (Yogurt Burst Cheerios®)
2 cups raisin bran cereal
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried blueberries
Stir almonds over medium heat in small skillet 2-3 minutes (or until golden brown).
Stir in brown sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg.
Stir and cook 1-2 minutes (or [...]

8 oz sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup mandarin orange slices, chopped
2 tbsp coconut
Beat together sour cream and cream cheese.
Stir in other ingredients.
Several servings.

strawberries
vanilla yogurt
coconut
Rinse berries, then gently blot dry.
Dip each strawberry in yogurt, then roll in coconut.

2 cups peanuts
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup dried banana chips
1 cup dried pineapple pieces
1 cups coconut flakes
Mix; store in airtight container.
12 servings.

21 oz can peach pie filling
29 oz can fruit cocktail in light syrup, drained
20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained
15 oz mandarin oranges, drained
2 firm bananas, sliced
Combine first four ingredients in large bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Stir in bananas before serving.
12 Servings

submitted by: Pam L. from Pittsburgh, PA
crackers
peanut butter
sliced banana
Spread peanut butter on cracker(s).
Top with a thick slice of banana.
*These are called Updsidedown Snacks because you can turn them upside down and they stay together! (Try it!)

15 ounce can fruit cocktail, undrained
3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup miniature marshmallows
Optional: chopped nuts
Combine fruit cocktail and pudding mix, stir well.
Fold in marshmallows; garnish with nuts if desired.
6 Servings

3 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
8 oz light sour cream
½ cup vanilla yogurt
Mix vanilla pudding mix, sour cream and yogurt in a bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.
Several Servings.

1/2 cup cubed watermelon, seeds removed
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
Popsicle molds
OR
3 ounce cups and craft sticks
Put melon, juice and water into blender, blend well.
Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
4 servings

2 cups watermelon, seeded & chopped
1 cup plain yogurt
4 ice cubes
2 tbs lime juice
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
2 servings.

4 cups cubed watermelon (seeds removed)
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp sugar
Place all ingredients in blender container.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses filled with ice.
4 servings

1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg whites
Cut zucchini into 1/4″ slices.
Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
Put egg white in small bowl, set aside.
Stir together crumbs, pepper, and cheese in another small bowl.
Dip each zucchini slice into egg, then crumb mixture.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 10 [...]