Smoothies, Fruit or Vegetable

Smoothies are easy to make and fun to serve for a breakfast or snack. Create your own combinations or follow one of the recipes below. STRAWBERRY-BANANA SMOOTHIES 1-2 bananas 1-2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1-2 cups vanilla or strawberry yogurt ½-1 cup apple juice GREEN SMOOTHIES 1-2 bananas 1…

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Skillet Lasagna

Ground beef or turkey  ½ # Onion (chopped)  ½ cup Tomato sauce  15 oz can Water  1½ cup Garlic (or garlic powder)  4 cloves Oregano  1 teaspoon Basil  ½ teaspoon Uncooked noodles (½ inch wide)  3 ups about 4-5 oz spinach   frozen  10 oz thawed and drained Low-fat cottage cheese …

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Corn and Bean Salad

Garbanzo beans  1 15 oz can Black Beans  1 x 15 oz can Corn  1 x 15 oz can Red onion  2/3 cup chopped Red or green pepper  2/3 cup chopped Garlic  3 cloves  minced Cilantro  ¼ cup chopped Olive oil  3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar (or any vinegar)  3 Tablespoons…

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Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients 3 cups water 3 Tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar (or less) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium) Preparation In medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, salt and spices to a boil; stir in…

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