Nutritious and Delicious Snacks

Choc On The Rocks  

Pour chocolate milk over ice

Fruit Slush  

Place finely crushed ice into a paper cup. Pour over it some concentrated frozen fruit juice just as it comes from the can. Note: Take the can from the freezer 1/2 hour before preparation, so that it is easy to pour.

Fruit Nog

Whip in a blender:

1 cup orange juice (or other juice) 1 egg 1/2 cup powered skim milk 1/2 cup cold water Unsweetened fruit pieces may be added, either frozen or at room temperature Note of caution: serve within 30 minutes

Fruit Shakes

Blend together:

3/4 cup (200mL) milk 3/4 cup (200mL) plain or fruit flavoured yogurt 3/4 cup (200mL) drained pineapple chunks 2 Tbsp. (30mL) frozen orange juice concentrate

Juice Fizz

Mix juice with a little soda water for the fizzle kids love.

Yogurt Juicicles

Make nutritious frozen snacks on a stick by blending 2 1/2 cups (625mL) of plain yogurt with 1 small can of frozen juice concentrate. Freeze in popsicle containers or small paper cups, adding a stick when the mixture is almost frozen. Note: Chunks of unsweetened fruit, frozen, fresh, or canned may be added for a very special treat.

Cinnamon Delight

Spread whole grain toast with apple sauce and sprinkle with a little cinnamon.

Jiffy Pizza

Spread tomato sauce on a toasted English muffin. Top with mozzarella cheese and broil until bubbly.

Veggie Dip

Combine well:

1 cup (250mL) yogurt 1/3 cup (75mL) mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. (15mL) each of finely chopped onion and parsley 1 tsp. (5mL) of dill weed and seasoning salt to taste Serve with raw vegetable dippers

Cheese Shreddies

Place shreddies in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with grated cheddar. Broil until cheese is melted. Cool and serve. Can be stored tightly covered in the fridge.

Cheese Puffs

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese 1/4 lb. butter or margarine 1 cup all purpose flour 1/8 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Roll into small balls the size of marbles. A regular skillet on the top of the stove or a baking pan in the oven may be used (for baking - 350 degrees for about 15 minutes). Recipe makes about 24 puffs.

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