Not Smart Snack Link: http://www.rickiheller.com/2011/08/flash-in-the-pan-chocolate-beanbutter/ Recipe: Yield: 4 serving (½ cup per serving) Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can white kidney beans 5 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon sugar 1 Tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Combine ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth. 2. Spread butter on whole- grain bread, rice cakes,…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/child-nutritioncnp/refreshing-spring-smoothie Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free yogurt, plain 2 units Anjou pears (peeled, cored, and chopped) 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen) 2/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon Orange zest Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in blender. 2. Blend until smooth.

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutritionassistance-program-snap/pears-pod Recipe: Ingredients: 4 celery stalks (cleaned and cut into 3-inch long pieces) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 pears (cored and cut into chunks) Directions: 1. Spread the peanut butter into the center of the celery pieces. 2. Place the pear chunks on top of the peanut butter. 3. Serve on…

Not Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplementalnutrition-assistance-program-snap/fiesta-rice-salad Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice (cooked) 1 carrot (shredded) 1 cup broccoli (chopped fine) 1 red onion (small, chopped) 1 cup tomato (chopped) 1 bell pepper (sweet, green, red, yellow) 1 can kidney beans (15oz, drained, rinsed) 2 tablespoons cilantro (or other fresh herbs) (chopped fine) 2 tablespoons red…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/food-distributionfdd/green-bean-and-rice-casserole Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup rice, uncooked 1 can low-sodium green beans, drained (about 15 ounces) 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces) 1 cup water Directions: 1. In a medium-size pan, cook onions in vegetable oil until they start to turn light…

Not Smart Snack Link: No Link Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups yogurt (low-fat or fat-free, plain or vanilla*) 1 cup banana (sliced) 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh) 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh, sliced) other optional fruit (raspberries, peaches, pineapple and/or mangos) 1 cup granola Directions: 1. Line up 4 parfait or other tall glasses. 2. Spoon about 1/4…

Not Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplementalnutrition-assistance-program-snap/turkey-pinwheel-appetizers Recipe: Ingredients: 1 package cream cheese, low-fat (8 oz, garlic and herb) 6 units flour tortillas (8 inch) 6 slices turkey 3 Roma tomatoes (small, chopped) 3 cups baby spinach leaves (fresh) Directions: 1. Place tortillas on microwaveable plate or paper towel; microwave uncovered on HIGH 10 – 15 seconds…

Smart Snack Link: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=484894 Recipe: Yield: 12 serving Ingredients: 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup quick oats ½ cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 eggs ½ cup honey 1/3 cup apple juice ¼ cup canola oil…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutritionassistance-program-snap/rise-and-shine-cobbler Recipe: Ingredients: 1 cup peaches (canned, drained and sliced) 1 cup pear halves (canned, drained and sliced) 6 prunes (pitted, each cut in half) 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 orange 1 cup granola, low-fat Directions: 1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix peaches, pears, prunes, and vanilla extract. 2. Rub an…

Smart Snack Link: http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/food-distributionfdd/basic-braised-celery Recipe: Ingredients 6 cups celery (cut into pieces about 1 to 2 inches long and wide) 2 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: 1. Place celery, margarine, chicken broth, and pepper in a saucepan. 2. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 to 25…