Peanut Butter & Rice Krispie Treats

Peanut Butter & Rice Krispie Treats
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

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Keyword: Dessert
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 cups rice crispy cereal
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
  1. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, gently bring the honey to a boil and allow to boil for one minute. Remove the boiled honey from the heat, then stir in the peanut butter and salt until smooth.

  2. Place the cereal in a large bowl, then pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the top. Stir well until the cereal is well coated.

  3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan; press hard to pack bars tightly. Allow the bars to cool for one hour, or until completly hard before slicing and serving.

  4. Store in sealed container in the fridge for best shelf life. Serve at room temperature.

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Mix and Match Skillet Meal

Mix and Match Skillet Meal
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Recipe/Image Source: www.foodhero.org

Keyword: Entrée
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup grain (whole wheat pasta, quinoa, brown rice)
  • 3 Tbsp topping (cheese, whole grain crackers
  • 1.5 cups vegetables, fresh, canned or frozen, cut bite-sized make a combination
  • 1 cup protein, cut bite-sized (ground beef, chicken, tuna, salmon)
  • 2 cups sauce, stirred (one can cream soup and 1/4 cup water or low-fat milk)
  • 1/2 tsp spices (try basil, oregano, garlic, parsely)
Instructions
In Skillet
  1. Combine all ingredients except topping in a large skillet.

  2. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until grains are tender, about 15-45 minutes. Stir occasionally and add liquid if too dry. Add topping before serving.

In Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Combine all ingredients except topping in a casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until grains are tender, about 50 to 60 minutes. Add topping and serve.

Berry Blast Off

Berry Parfait

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Course: Snack
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 150 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup low-fat granola
  • 1 cup blueberries or other fruit
  • 1 cup plan, low-fat yogurt
Instructions
  1. Get out four small glasses. Wash all fruit.

  2. Divide the strawberries among the glasses.

  3. Sprinkle granola over the strawberries.

  4. Divide blueberries and place on top of granola.

  5. Spoon the yogurt on top of the blueberries.

  6. Enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Recipe Notes
  • Substitute any frozen, canned/drained, or fresh chopped fruit for strawberries and blueberries.

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Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 

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Keyword: Entrée, Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried parsley (or other dried herb)
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 potato diced
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
  2. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and parsley (or other herb). Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Baked Flaked Chicken

Baked Flaked Chicken

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Keyword: Entrée
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces
  • 3 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375◦F
  2. Remove skin and cut chicken pieces in half length wise if thick for faster cooking.
  3. In a medium bowl, crush cornflakes.
  4. In a second medium bowl, mix, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a third medium bowl, add eggs and milk. Beat with a fork.
  6. Dip chicken into flour, then egg, then cornflakes. Fully coat each piece with flakes.
  7. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken on sheet, evenly spaced. Spray pieces lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165◦F.
Recipe Notes

Adapted and modified from Share Our Strengths, Cooking Matters™