Chick’n Parm Bites

Chick’n Parm Bites Makes 4 servings 1 package (about 14) Veggie Patch Chick 'n Nuggets 1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce 1 cup reduced fat shredded Mozzarella cheese 14 skewers or craft sticks, optional Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a baking sheet with oil. Pour the tomato sauce into a mixing bowl. Dip one side of each nugget in the sauce mixture, place on the prepared ...

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Veggie Dog Corn Muffins

Makes 8 muffins 8 Veggie Patch Veggie Dogs, chopped into small pieces 1 large egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons low-fat milk 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour or whole grain pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 cup grated low-fat cheddar cheese   Preparations: Preheat oven to 375 degrees a...

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Crispy Potato Skins

Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes Butter-flavored cooking spray 1 Tbs. minced fresh rosemary (or other favorite fresh herb) 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wash the potatoes and pierce with a fork. Place in the oven and bake until the skins are crisp, about 1 hour or microwave for 10 minutes. Carefully-potatoes ...

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Open-Faced Strawberry and Cream Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients: 1 slice whole wheat bread 2 Tbs. non-fat cream cheese 5 fresh strawberries, sliced thinly Directions: Cut bread in half. Spread cream cheese on both sides. Place berries in both sides. Enjoy! By: Dominique Adair

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Baked Chips and Healthy Spinach Dip

Ingredients: 1 10-oz. box frozen spinach 1/2 cup softened fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 2 Tbs. chopped red onion 3 canned chili peppers chopped finely 2 whole wheat tortillas Cooking Spray Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thaw spinach and squeeze out water very thoroughly. Mix spinach with all ingredients (except tortilla)...

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Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 1 whole wheat pita bread 4 Tbs. pizza or marinara sauce 2 Tbs. shredded (skim) mozzarella cheese Open the pita bread at the seam to produce two round, thin halves. Spread 2 Tbs. pizza or marinara sauce over each half. Sprinkle 1 Tbs. mozzarella cheese over each half and broil until cheese bubbles slightly. By: Dominique Adair

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Parfait

Ingredients: 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 Tbs. low-fat granola Directions: Blend frozen strawberries and cottage cheese in blender. In a clear glass cup, alternate layers of vanilla yogurt, cottage cheese mixture, and granola. By: Dominque Adair

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Healthy Tortilla Chips

Corn tortillas Olive oil spray salt (and/or other seasonings) Directions: Cut corn tortilla in triangles. Put on baking sheet. Spray lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt/seasonings. Bake at 400 degrees until crisp and lightly browned.

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Baked Chips and Salsa

Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 whole grain tortilla 1/2 avocado, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbs. jalapeno, minced 2 Tbs. onion, chopped 1/2 tomato, chopped Salt fresh ground pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together avocado, garlic, jalapeno, onion and tomatoes to form salsa. Add salt and pepper to t...

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Afternoon Delight

Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 Ryvita Crispbread Cracker 1 Tbs. cashew butter 2 strawberries Directions: Spread cashew butter onto cracker and top with strawberry slices.

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