Snacks
Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Dip
This creamy dip is a great after-school snack! In addition to celery, you can serve it with apples, carrots, jicama, or bell peppers.
Pea Guacamole
While avocados tend to get all the guacamole glory, sometimes they’re not available, not ripe, or just too expensive! Check out this tasty, bright, and satisfying recipe that put the humble green pea in the leading role.
Fruit Kabob
Try this creative and easy way to enjoy your favorite fruit. Make and serve these fun fruit skewers as a dessert or snack.
Sweet Potato Patties
Mashed sweet potatoes are coated in bread crumbs and lightly fried in a pan for an easy side dish. Enjoy with a fresh green salad, and whole grain toast, or brown rice.
Pumpkin Pudding
No cooking required for this tasty pumpkin pudding. Kids can help prepare with supervision.
Yogurt Smoothie in a Bag
No time? No blender? No problem! Grab a bag and get your smoothie started.
Fruit Salad
This semi-homemade recipe mixes canned fruit cocktail with fresh fruit and yogurt for a quick and tasty fruit salad.
Layered Black Bean Dip
Looking for a healthy snack for game day? This Layered Black Bean Dip is colorful, wholesome, and tasty. Kids in the kitchen can help with the mashing, mixing, and layering. Paired with veggie sticks or baked whole wheat tortilla chips, this is recipe is a winner!
Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Mix
Try this quick and easy breakfast mix, made in the microwave. Scoop portions into small bags and serve with yogurt and a banana for a nutritious, on-the-go breakfast!
Dutch Apple Yogurt Dessert
This treat blends cool, tangy yogurt with the sweetness of apple sauce and spices for a smooth and satisfying dessert or snack!
Fruit and Peanut Butter Dip
Use yogurt, peanut butter, and vanilla to create a dip for your favorite fruits.
Summer Breeze Smoothie
A delicious smoothie makes the perfect summer snack or dessert.
Strawberry Kiwi Yogurt Pops
Cool off with frozen pops that are fun to make! Mix different yogurt and fruit combinations to find your favorite.
Food Group Funny Face
Let your kids create their own funny face using ingredients from all five MyPlate food groups.
Turnip Pancakes
A great way to try turnips. Full of vegetables and packed with flavor, turnip pancakes will satisfy audiences of all ages.
Microwave Baked Apple
Here is a sweet apple treat that you can prepare in minutes in the microwave.
Baked Tortilla Chips
Use this recipe to make your own whole wheat flour or corn flour tortilla chips.
Chunky Garbanzo Bean Dip
Lemon pepper and chopped onion make this a zesty dip that you can use with vegetables or other foods.
Lentil Tacos
Lentils and raisins are an surprising and delicious duo in these sweet and savory tacos. Green peppers add extra flavor and texture. Enjoy with a tossed salad on the side.
Pretzel Shapes
Have fun with the kids making pretzel shapes! A great snack for the whole family.