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…
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…
It’s smart to bake with whole-grain flours, since they’re so much healthier and more flavorful, and these biscuits are a good place to start: they bake up puffy, flaky, and wonderful. kitchen gear Cutting board Dinner knife Measuring spoons Large…
Parfait usually refers to an ice-cream concoction layered in a fancy glass – but it’s really a French word that means “perfect.” When you try our healthy breakfast version, we think you’ll see why! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
This oatmeal puts all the spicy-sweet flavors of carrot cake right into your breakfast bowl! We love the chewy texture of steel-cut oats, but if you prefer regular oatmeal, simply add all the ingredients at once and follow the directions…
This fruity smoothie gets a boost of color (and nutrition) from a handful of bright green spinach. Have it for breakfast or a refreshing after-school snack. Kids Advisory Board member Aleeza thought this could be called “Refreshing Pear Smoothie,” and…
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…
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…
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…
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…