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Healthy Recipes for Kids.................

This summer, try some of these healthy snack options, instead of the sugary snacks you might usually munch on.
The "Eat This" options below are much better for your growing body and just as tasty!

Eat this Not That! >>

Shamrock Milk Mixer

Three Fun Facts About This Recipe
1.This milk is an excellent source of calcium for strong bones.
2.The shamrock symbolized the coming of spring in ancient Ireland.
3.Protein in the milk helps to build strong muscles.

1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons pistachio-flavor instant pudding mix
1/2 crushed chocolate mint sandwich cookie

Parent and Child: Pour 1 cup of milk into a tall glass.

Child: Add the pudding mix and stir with a fork to dissolve.

Child: Place the cookie in a small plastic bag and crush using hand or a rolling pin. Add to milk and stir again.

Child: Enjoy!

Makes 1 serving

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Analysis per Serving
210 Calories
34 g Carbohydrates
8 g Protein
4 g Fat
2 g Saturated Fat
10 mg Cholesterol
430 mg Sodium
300 mg Calcium: (30% Daily Value)

Source: Recipe created by Elizabeth Ward, M.S., R.D. and mother of three, www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Squares

1 cup crunchy wheat and barley cereal
3 cups fat-free strawberry yogurt
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen unsweetened strawberries (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 cup light or fat-free whipped topping (optional)

Child: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil. Sprinkle cereal evenly on the bottom of the pan; set aside.

Child: Place yogurt, strawberries and condensed milk in a blender;

Parent and Child: Cover and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture over top of cereal.

Child: Gently smooth yogurt mixture to edges of pan. Cover with foil (or plastic wrap) and freeze for 8 hours or until firm. Use edges of foil to loosen and remove from pan; let recipe thaw for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into squares, top with whipped topping, if desired, and serve.

Storage tip: Squares may be individually wrapped and frozen for single servings.

Note: Create your own variations by using other flavor combinations of yogurt and fruit.

Makes 9 Servings

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 180 min

Nutritional Analysis per Serving
200 Calories 200
0 g Total Fat
0 g Saturated Fat
5 mg Cholesterol
150 mg Sodium
20% Daily Value Calcium
7g Protein
42 g Carbohydrates
2 g Dietary Fiber

Source: Recipe created by 3-A-Day™ of Dairy, www.3aday.org.

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