Fruity Homemade Oatmeal
Posted OnOctober 2, 2025 byIngredients 1½ cups rolled oats 2½ cups water ¼ cup raisins or currants 2 apples (chopped) 2 teaspoons cinnamon Instructions Peel and chop apples. Boil water in a saucepan. Stir in oats, fruit, and cinnamon. Lower heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.Read More…
Fruit Smoothies
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium banana ½ cup ice cubes 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt ½ cup 100% orange juice 4 frozen strawberries Optional Ingredients ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Materials Measuring cups Special Materials Blender Instructions Peel banana. Place in blender. Add remaining ingredients to the blender. If using cinnamon, add now. Cover and blend until…Read More…
Homemade Granola
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 4 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons canola oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 4 Tablespoons sliced or chopped almonds Non-stick cooking spray ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes) Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Fork Large bowl Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F….Read More…
Hummus
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 clove garlic 1 large lemon 1 (15½-ounce) can garbanzo beans ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients 1 fresh red pepper, or 3 roasted red peppers from a jar Pinch ground cumin, ground cayenne pepper, or red…Read More…
Peanut Butter and Banana Pockets
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 3 ripe bananas 3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1½ teaspoons honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas Non-stick cooking spray Optional Ingredients Materials Large skillet Measuring spoons Rubber spatula Sharp knife Small bowl Instructions Peel and slice bananas about ¼-inch thick. In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey,…Read More…
Pineapple Carrot Muffins
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium carrot 1 cup canned crushed pineapple with juice 5 Tablespoons canola oil ¼ cup cold water 1 Tablespoon white distilled vinegar 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt Pinch ground nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie…Read More…
Ratatouille
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 small red onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1 small eggplant 1 medium zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 large tomato 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife…Read More…
Sweet Potato Fries
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 4 medium sweet potatoes 1½ teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon canola oil Non-stick cooking spray Optional Ingredients Materials Baking sheet Cutting board Fork Large bowl Measuring spoons Sharp knife Instructions Preheat oven to 450°F. Scrub and rinse sweet potatoes. Pat dry with a…Read More…
Tabbouleh
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 medium lemons 1 cup bulgur wheat 1½ cups boiling water 1 cup fresh parsley 3 green onions 1 large tomato 1 small cucumber 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch ground cayenne pepper or paprika. Optional Ingredients 4 ounces feta cheese ¼ cup mint leaves Materials Colander…Read More…
Tomato Salsa
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 medium jalapeño peppers ½ medium red onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar 1 (14½ ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added Optional Ingredients ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves Materials Can opener Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium pot Mixing spoon Sharp knife Instructions Rinse peppers. Remove seeds and mince. Peel onion and…Read More…