Confetti Bean Salsa
Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…
Meal Type Snack
Cookie Cutter Appetizers
Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup chopped vegetables (recommended: broccoli, carrots, red pepper, green onion) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out multiple shapes…
Chickpea Dip
Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 1/4 cup yogurt (plain, low-fat) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can chickpeas (19oz, drained garbanzo beans) Directions Wash hands with soap and…
Chili Popcorn
Ingredients 4 cups popped corn 1 tablespoon margarine (melted) 1 teaspoon chili powder teaspoon garlic powder (dash) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix popcorn and margarine in a bowl. Mix seasonings thoroughly and sprinkle over popcorn. Mix well.…
Chilled Blueberry Soup
Ingredients 2 cups fresh blueberries (2 6-oz containers) 1 cup 100% apple juice 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt 1 teaspoon cinnamon Fresh mint leaves for garnish Directions Rinse blueberries and set aside a few for garnishing. Blend all ingredients…
Chunky Garbanzo Bean Dip
Ingredients 1 can garbanzo beans (15 ounces) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped onion lemon pepper (to taste) salt (to taste) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans and mash in a small bowl…
Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls
Ingredients 1 cup almonds 1 cup raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Rinse the raisins and almonds with water. Toss them in the food processor with the cinnamon. When sufficiently mixed, form into balls or…
Cinnamon Vanilla Granola
Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey* 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 275°F. Mix honey,…
Chapatis Flatbread
Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water (warm) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 dash salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Mix with fork…
Bugs on a Log
Kids and adults can create their own combinations of the ingredients for a fun and healthy snack activity. Ingredients “Logs” 1 celery stalk (Cut into 3 pieces) Apple slices carrot, raw, sliced into 3″ pieces Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese, low…