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Green Pineapple Smoothie

You’ll see green from the kale—which your body will love—but what you’ll taste ispineapple and banana. Want it even frostier? Add a couple of ice cubes to the blender. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring…

Baked Apple French Toast

This baked breakfast dish is a cross between bread pudding and traditional French toast. It’s an especially festive dish—our Kids Advisory Board member Thomas tested it and wrote, “My dad said it would make a great holiday breakfast.” kitchen gear…

Egg Quesadilla

This yummy breakfast dish is like a cross between a grilled cheese sandwich and a scrambled egg — and it’s packed with protein to energize you for your school day. kitchen gear Small bowl Fork Measuring spoons Small pan Spatula…

Mamba (Spicy Peanut Butter)

This spicy version of the favorite sandwich spread is perfect for topping crackers, toast, or celery sticks, or for mixing into pasta to make peanut-butter noodles (just be sure to thin it with a little of the pasta cooking water…

One-Eyed Jack

This old-fashioned breakfast goes by lots of names: egg-in-a-basket, egg-in-a-hole, gashouse egg, and bull’s-eye egg, among others. But whatever you call it, it’s a fun and filling way to start your day. kitchen gear Drinking glass Small bowl Small nonstick pan Heatproof…

Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce

Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat bow tie pasta 1 small clove garlic 2 medium zucchini (10 ounces by weight, about 2/3 of a pound) 1 Tablespoon canola oil ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch ground black pepper…

Black Bean Brownies

Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 (15-ounce) can black beans or 1 3/4 cups cooked, cooled black beans 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder Optional Ingredients 1/2…

Banana Crumble

Banana Crumble

Ingredients 4 large bananas 2 cups mixed fresh berries Non-stick cooking spray 5 Tablespoons whole wheat flour, divided 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 4 Tablespoons cold unsalted…

Baked Apples

Baked Apples

Ingredients 6 apples 1 large lemon ¾ cup chopped walnuts ½ cup raisins ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials 2 small bowls 9-by-13-inch baking dish Measuring cups Measuring spoons Sharp knife Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Rinse…

Baked Flaked Chicken

Baked Flaked Chicken

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces 3 cups cornflakes cereal ⅓ cup whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 large eggs ¼ cup nonfat milk Non-stick cooking spray Materials 3 medium bowls Baking sheet Cutting…

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