Nutritious, delicious & fun to make! Check out this super easy recipe for fruit & yogurt parfaits. Use any fruit you have on hand, granola for that perfect crunch and seeds or nuts for extra protein. Great for your next grab-n-go breakfast, a healthy snack or after-dinner treat. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt […]
Scrambled Eggs With Spinach
Spinach is a dark green leafy vegetable with a slightly bitter taste that is a rich source of vitamin A, C, iron, folate, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Serve raw spinach in salads, or on sandwiches. Cooked spinach may be used as a side dish, or added to soups, lasagna, or vegetable recipes. Dishes that end […]
Energy Bites
No-Bake & fun to make! Check out this super easy recipe full of protein & good-for-you ingredients. A terrific make-ahead recipe for your next snack, treat or breakfast on the go, these bites are healthy AND delicious! Just stir, roll, and enjoy! INGREDIENTS: ¾ cup quick oats ½ cup sunflower seed butter (Substitute almond or […]
Cucumber Salad
Looking for something refreshing to eat and easy to make on these hot, humid days? Versatile and healthy, Cucumber Salad makes a terrific snack, appetizer, or side dish. You can eat it with tortilla chips, on top of tacos, or all on its own as a salad. Simply chop, chill & serve. When shopping, select […]
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Bananas are a healthy source of potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. When selecting bananas, choose a bunch with a slight green stem and tips — they should also be firm and without bruises. Bananas are best stored at room temperature on your countertop away from direct sunlight. If you wish to speed […]
3 Ingredient Applesauce
Did you know that Michigan is the third-largest producer of apples in the country? Fun facts! 🍎 Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and a variety of antioxidants. When shopping, select firm, shiny, smooth-skinned apples with intact stems free of bruises, decay, or shriveled skin. Apples should smell fresh and pleasant, not musty or rotten. […]
Whatever You Want Soup
This simple, healthy & delicious soup can be made with nearly any vegetable you have on hand. Need a few ideas? Potatoes, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, cauliflower, tomato, zucchini, kale, spinach, beans, and peas all make for a very tasty soup. INGREDIENTS: 4 Tbsp butter Substitute: any neutral cooking oil 2 onions, diced […]
Kale Chips
Rich in vitamins K, C & A, and a good source of calcium, iron, B6, potassium, protein & fiber — Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can eat! Tolerant to frost and cold weather, you’ll find this leafy green available much of the year. Kale leaves can be served raw in a […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene, potassium, fiber, and vitamins A & C. When shopping, select sweet potatoes that are firm, about the same size, and free from cracks and decay. Sweet potatoes will store 3-5 weeks in a cool, dry place. INGREDIENTS:1 ½ – 2 lbs sweet potatoes1 Tbsp salted buttersubstitutes: any cooking […]
Fried Rice
INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp canola oil (or other neutral oil) 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables substitutes: chopped fresh vegetables, canned vegetables 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 ½ tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp onion powder. 1-28oz can OR 2-14oz cans of diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked brown rice substitute: white rice 1 egg, beaten PROCESS: Heat […]