Sweet Potato Smoothie

What You'll Need
1 Cup canned sweet potatoes or yams
1⁄2 Cup low fat milk
3 Cups low fat banana yogurt
1⁄4 Cup honey*
1⁄2 Teaspoon cinnamon
1⁄2 Teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Can Opener
1 Measuring Spoon
1 Measuring Cup
1 Large Spoon
Electric Blender or Processor
Small Spoons
Small Cups

What to Do
1. Open the can of sweet potatoes or yams and drain completely.
2. Put all of the ingredients into blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
3. Divide mixture into small paper cups. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestion
For a frozen treat put in freezer for about two hours.
Remove from freezer and ENJOY!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 201
Carbohydrates: 39 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Fat: 1 gram

*Honey is not recommended for children less than 2 years old.

Banana Cream Smoothies

What You'll Need
3 Extra ripe frozen bananas
1⁄2 Cup frozen pineapple juice
1⁄2 Cup low fat vanilla yogurt

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Plastic knife
1 Vegetable peeler
1 Measuring cup
1 Large spoon
Electric blender or food processor (adult supervision needed)
Small spoons
Small cups

What To Do
1. Put frozen bananas under hot running water for 5 seconds.
2. Gently scrape off peel with vegetable peeler or knife.
3. Cut bananas into small pieces and put into blender or food processor.
4. Add fruit juice and yogurt. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
5. Put mixture into small paper cups.
6. EAT & ENJOY!

Serving Suggestions
Freeze cup for two hours for a nice frozen treat!!!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 175
Carbohydrates: 42 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 1 gram

Rainbow Veggie Platter with Magic Herb Dip

What You'll Need
Yellow - yellow peppers
Orange - carrots, orange peppers
Red - tomatoes, red peppers
Green - broccoli, green peppers, string beans, celery, cucumbers
White - cauliflower
Combination Colors - squash, zucchini
1⁄2 Cup low fat sour cream
1⁄2 Cup low fat cream cheese
3 Tablespoons of Magic Herb mix (see below)

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Electric mixer
1 Measuring cup
1 Measuring spoon set
1 Paring knife
1 Vegetable brush
1 Plastic knife
1 Wooden spoon
1 Large plastic plate or cutting board
1 Medium bowl
Small paper plates
1 Large platter
Paper towels

What to Do
1. Rinse vegetables and scrub with brush.
2. Cut vegetables into bite size pieces or sticks; place vegetables on a platter like a rainbow pattern. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream cheese, and 3 tablespoons of Magic Herb mix together, until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Put two tablespoons of dip on small plates and allow children to choose their own rainbow of vegetables to dip!

MAGIC HERB MIX

What You'll Need
2 Tablespoons dry oregano
2 Tablespoons dry basil
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Teaspoons salt

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Small bowl
1 Empty spice bottle
1 Set of measuring spoons

What to Do
1. Combine oregano and basil in a small bowl.
2. Gently rub the spices between thumb and pointer finger to blend herbs into a powder.
3. Add chili powder and salt to bowl and blend.
4. Put mixture into a spice bottle, cover and shake.

Serving Suggestions
Use as a seasoning

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons of dip
Calories: 24
Carbohydrates: 1 gram
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 2 grams

Celebrate CINCO DE MAYO with TOMATO SALSA

What You'll Need
2 Firm tomatoes
1 Small onion
1 Medium green pepper
1 Medium fresh lemon
1 Teaspoon black pepper
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove chopped
Chopped Cilantro (1 Tablespoon dried or 3 Tablespoons fresh)
1 Tablespoon oil (vegetable, corn or light olive)

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
2 medium bowls
Measuring spoons
1 Large spoon
1 Plastic Knife
1 Fork or wire whisk
1 Cutting board
Paper towels and plastic food wrap

What to Do
1. Rinse tomatoes in cold water, gently dry with paper towels. Cut tomatoes in half. Scoop out seeds and throw away. Chop and put into bowl.
2. Peel and chop onion and green pepper and add to bowl.
3. Rinse lemons under water, dry with paper towel. Cut lemon in half, remove seeds and squeeze juice into the bowl.
4. Add black pepper, garlic, salt, cilantro and oil to bowl. Mix well.
5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes.

TRY HOMEMADE CHIPS WITH SALSA

Crispy Tortilla Chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

What You'll Need
4 medium flour tortillas (7 inch)
1 flat cookie sheet or pizza stone
Plastic knife

What to Do
1. Cut tortillas into 8 even triangle wedges.
2. Place wedges in a single layer on cookie sheet or pizza stone.
3. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Serving Suggestions
Eat plain or with your favorite salsa.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 8 chips and 1⁄4 cup of salsa
Calories: 196
Carbohydrates: 32 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 4 grams

Fruit Slushie

What You'll Need
1⁄2 Cup frozen 100% pineapple juice concentrate
1⁄2 Cup fresh or frozen strawberries or 1 medium slice of watermelon
1 Cup of your favorite 100% fruit juice

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Plastic knife
1 Measuring cup
1 Large wooden spoon or plastic spatula
1 Electric blender or food processor
5 Small paper cups
5 Small plastic spoons
1 Large plastic plate

What to Do 1. If using fresh strawberries, rinse under cold, running water. Remove stem and leaves with plastic knife. Cut strawberries in half.
2. Put watermelon on plate. Remove and throw away the seeds. Using a plastic knife, cut off the rind (green outer part).
3. Cut watermelon into small pieces.
4. Put all ingredients into the blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour fruit slushie into paper cups.
6. Eat with a spoon or drink with a straw. ENJOY!

Serving Suggestions
Try using other types of 100% fruit juice and/or fruits.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 124
Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 0 grams

Tootie Fruity Smoothie

What You'll Need
1 Ripe banana
1 Cup fresh or frozen berries like blueberries
1⁄2 Cup frozen juice concentrate (100% fruit juice, your favorite flavor)
1⁄4 Cup low fat milk
1⁄2 Cup vanilla or lemon flavored yogurt

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Plastic Knife
1 Measuring Cup
1 Large spoon
1 Electric blender or food processor (adult supervision needed)
4 Small paper cups
Small plastic spoons

What to Do
1. Peel banana and cut with plastic knife into little pieces.
2. Put banana into the blender or food processor.
3. If using fresh berries, rinse them well; remove stems and leaves.
4. Add berries, frozen juice concentrate, milk and yogurt to the blender or food processor. Blend well.
5. Blend ingredients, pour into paper cups and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 125
Carbohydrates: 29 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 1 gram

Fresh Fruit Salad

What You'll Need
Four or five of the following fresh fruits:
Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Grapefruit, Grapes (seedless) Honeydew melon, Kiwi fruit, Mango, Nectarine, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Pomegranate, Raspberries, Strawberries

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Paring knife
1 Large spoon
1 Cutting board
1 Large bowl
Small spoons
Small paper cups

What to Do
1. Rinse fruit with cold water.
2. Remove any cores, leaves, seeds and stems.
3. Cut up fruit into bite size pieces and put in large bowl.
4. Refrigerate one hour to blend flavors.
5. Spoon into paper cups and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1⁄2 Cup
Calories: 45
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
Protein: 0 grams
Fat: 0 grams

Munch Mix

What You'll Need
Equal amounts of the following:
Two or three of your favorite unsweetened cereals
Dried fruits such as raisin, cranberries, apricots, bananas (about 1⁄4 cup of dried fruit for every 1 cup of cereal)
If desired add equal amounts of mini pretzels or pretzel sticks
Unsalted nuts or seeds (peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.)*

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Large bowl
1 Large spoon
1 Plastic storage container

What To Do
1. Put all of the ingredients in bowl. Stir well.
2. Serve & Enjoy!
3. Put any extra munch mix into plastic storage containers or plastic sandwich bags.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1⁄2 Cup
Calories: 152
Carbohydrates: 37 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 0 grams

*Do not use nuts or seeds for children less than 3 years old or for anyone who has difficulty chewing or swallowing.
*If an infant/child has food allergies or family history of allergies, doctors recommend withholding introduction of peanuts until after 3 years of age. (American Peanut Council)

Fruit Kebobs

What You'll Need
2 Red apples
2 Green apples
1 Cup seedless grapes
8 Ounces of soft cheese like Muenster cheese
12 Long thin whole wheat pretzel sticks
1⁄4 Cup lemon juice

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Plastic knife
1 Wooden skewer
1 Large plastic plate or cutting board
1 Medium bowl
4 Small paper plates
4 Large paper plates
Paper Towels

What to Do
1. Fill bowl half full with water. Add lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Rinse fruit under cold water and dry with paper towel.
3. Remove stems. Cut apples into 1 inch pieces and put them in the lemon/water mixture.
4. Cut grapes in half. Set aside.
5. Cut cheese into 1 inch pieces (about 12 pieces). Set aside.
6. Using a skewer, make a hole through the center of each piece of fruit or cheese. Set aside on large plates.
7. Give each child 4 pretzel sticks. Let them thread their own sticks: red apple, cheese, grape, cheese and green apple. Repeat for each pretzel stick.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 kabobs
Calories: 257
Carbohydrates: 46 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Fat: 8 grams

Peanutty Apple Slices

What You'll Need
1⁄2 Cup peanut butter*
1⁄2 Cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1⁄2 Cup low fat whipped topping
1⁄4 Teaspoon cinnamon
4 Green apples
1⁄4 Cup of lemon juice

Kitchen Tools You'll Need
1 Measuring cup
2 Large bowls
1 Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
1 Set of measuring spoons
1 Electric hand mixer
1 Plastic knife
1 Cutting board
Small paper plates

What to Do
1. In a large bowl mix peanut butter, yogurt, whipped topping and cinnamon. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
2. Wash apples under cold running water. Slice apples into 8 wedges. Remove and throw away seeds.
3. Fill 1⁄2 of the bowl with water, then add lemon juice and apple slices.
4. Serve 4 slices of apples on a plate with two tablespoons dip.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 4 apple slices and 2 tablespoons dip
Calories: 106
Carbohydrates: 16 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 5 grams

* If an infant/child has food allergies or family history of allergies, doctors recommend withholding introduction of peanuts until after 3 years of age. (American Peanut Council)