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Coleslaw

Sep 26, 2023

Enjoy this sweet and tangy coleslaw without all of the fat! It’s a refreshing side for chicken barbeque. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 Calories: 91 Protein: 1.3g Carbohydrate: 17.4g Fat: 2.6g Sodium: 80mg Fiber: 2.1g Calcium: 35mg Iron: 0.4mg Ingredients 1 ½ cup of shredded cabbage ½ cup shredded carrot 1 small apple, unpeeled and chopped ¼…

Apple Crisp

Sep 7, 2023

Nutrition Information Serves: 6 Calories: 264 Protein: 2.4g Carbohydrate: 45.6g Fat: 9.1g Sodium: 48.6mg Fiber: 3.5g Calcium: 33.7mg Iron: 1mg Ingredients 5 cups apples; peeled and sliced (about 8 medium) 3 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup brown sugar, packed ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup butter ¼…

Mexican Snack Pizza

Aug 22, 2023

Nutrition Information Serves  4 Calories: 209 Protein: 13.3g Carbohydrate: 25.5g Fat: 6.7g Sodium: 481mg Fiber: 6.2g Calcium: 246mg Iron: 1.9mg Ingredients 4 corn or whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup black beans, cooked or canned Optional: sliced veggies Preparation Recipe/Image/Video credit: TexasWIC.org

Carrot Bread

Jul 31, 2023

The whole family will love this bread. It’s moist, sweet, and even has vegetables in it! Nutrition Information Serves: 12 Calories: 214 Protein: 3.2g Carbohydrate: 31.6g Fat: 8.8g Sodium: 258mg Fiber: 1.3g Calcium: 37.7mg Iron: 1.1mg Ingredients 1 ½ cups flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt…

Cucumber Salad

Jul 21, 2023

This quick, light salad adds the perfect amount of crunch and zing to any meal. Serves: 4 Calories: 29 Protein: 1.1g Carbohydrate: 6.3g Fat: 0.2g Sodium: 3.5mg Fiber: 1.0g Calcium: 28.6mg Iron: 0.5mg Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced ? cup green onions, minced ¼ cup white vinegar or lemon juice ½ teaspoon sugar Salt and…

Mango Parfait

Jul 5, 2023

Nutrition Information Serves: 4 Calories: 155 Protein: 5g Carbohydrate: 34.7g Fat: 0.5g Sodium: 94mg Fiber: 2g Calcium: 106mg Iron: 2.3mg Ingredients 2 mangos, diced 1 cup cereal 2 cups non-fat vanilla yogurt 4 cups or glasses Tip: Mix it up with different fruits, yogurts, and cereals. Preparation Recipe/Image/Video credit: TexasWIC.org

Chocolate Pops

Jun 22, 2023

Nutrition Information Servings per recipe: 4 Serving size: 1 popsicle Calories: 68 Protein:  2.7g Carbohydrate: 13.9g Fat: 0.9g Sodium: 27.7mg Fiber: 1.4g Calcium: 76.6mg Iron: 0.4mg Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 ripe banana 4 teaspoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional) Tip: Never feed honey to a child under one year of…

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Jun 15, 2023

This yummy and healthy recipe pleases parents and kids alike. Try it out and see what your family thinks. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 Calories: 235 Protein: 30.8g Carbohydrate: 23.4g Fat: 1.7g Sodium: 272mg Fiber: 1g Calcium: 142mg Iron: 7.4mg Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup non-fat plain yogurt 3 cups cornflakes, crushed 1…

Cheesy Garlic Toast

Jun 8, 2023

For a change, try different breads, such as Italian bread, hamburger buns, or hot dog buns. Try different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or cheddar. Your children can help spread butter/margarine on the toast, and sprinkle the cheese, garlic powder, and pepper. Ingredients: 8 slices of whole wheat bread 4 tablespoons butter, softened…

Fruit Juice Pops

Jun 2, 2023

Nutrition Information Serves: 12 Calories: 19 Protein: 0g Carbohydrate: 4g Fat: 0g Sodium: 0mg Fiber: 0g Calcium: 47mg Iron: 0.1mg Ingredients 2 cups 100% fruit juice 1 ice cube tray Aluminum foil 12 popsicle sticks ¼ cup chopped strawberries (optional) Preparation Recipe/Image/Video from TexasWIC.org