10 healthy recipes to cook
Conner Gibbs
what should your toddler be eating?
1.banana blueberry pancakes
1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1-1/4 cups fat-free milk 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Maple syrup, optional
2.apple- raisin baked oatmeal
3 cups old-fashioned oats1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 eggs 2 cups fat-free milk 1 medium apple, chopped 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Additional fat-free milk, optional
Add to Shopping List
3.cinnamon granola bars
1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup raisins
4.beef and veggie sloppy joes
4 medium carrots, shredded (about 3-1/2 cups)1 medium yellow summer squash, shredded (about 2 cups) 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 2 cups) 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup ketchup 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil 3 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 12 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
5.seasoned chicken strips
1/3 cup egg substitute1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound chicken tenderloins
6.texas tacos
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1-1/3 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice 20 taco shells Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped fresh tomatoes and reduced-fat sour cream
7.pizza spaghetti
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed, crumbled 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion 4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
8.crunchy peanut butter apple dip
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat spreadable cream cheese1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts Apple slices
9.seasoned popcorn
8 cups air-popped popcorn2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
10.sunny strawberry and cantaloupe salad
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1 tablespoon sunflower kernels Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, optional
helpful websites
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/healthy-eating/top-10-healthy-kids-recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_eating_kids
http://www.redgoldtomatoes.com/home/recipes/recipe-categories/category/family-favorites
http://www.knorr.com/recipes?gclid=COSO6rXZqcoCFQEcaQod9NQDzA&gclsrc=aw.ds