Recipes
Kids Healthy Dip (for raw vegetables)
Makes 2 1/2 cups
1(16 oz.) container cottage cheese
1/4 c. Finely chopped onion
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 (8 oz.) container plain yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh dill weed, finely chopped, or use 1 tbsp. dry dill weed
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine all ingredients and chill at least 1 hour. Serve with raw vegetables and crackers.
*substitute dill with one small bunch of chives, one large green onion or 1tbsp. cilantro
Stuffed Apples (serves 1)
One large apple
1 tbsp. of peanut butter
1 tbsp. of large raisins
1 tbsp. of low-fat granola
Cut 1/3 of the apple off and set aside. Hollow out the center of the apple, remove core and seeds. Combine peanut butter raisins and granola and fill the center of the apple. "Glue" the top of the apple back on and take the school for a healthy snack!
Peach Smoothie
1 15oz. can sliced California cling peaches
1 banana, sliced
1 8-oz. nonfat yogurt
1 cup skim milk
10 ice cubes
Whirl all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Pour into glasses. Makes 4 10-oz. servings.