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Monday, March 19, 2012

Terrific Tuna Wrap


Terrific Tuna Wrap

Ingredients

Whole-wheat tortillas
1 can low sodium canned tuna in water
2 tablespoons light mayo
2 green onions
Sliced cucumber
Salad mix or lettuce
Salt & pepper

Directions
  1. Chop green onions and set aside.
  2. Drain tuna and place into a medium mixing bowl.  Flake tuna apart with fork.
  3. Add light mayonnaise and green onions and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread the tuna mixture onto a whole wheat tortilla.  Top with cucumbers and lettuce.
  5. Roll tortilla to create a wrap.
  6. Enjoy!
Look for more video tutorials throughout the month of March to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

*The Rappahannock WIC Program is only responsible for YouTube videos posted by rahdWIC.  We are not affiliated with any other YouTube videos that may appear next to our videos.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Store Tours in Fredericksburg



We will start Shopping Matters for WIC Parents tours at the Central Park Wal Mart beginning in April. Come learn how to save money, get the best value out of your WIC checks, and earn your FREE $10 gift card!

All tours will take place at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM on

April 13
May 11
June 15
July 13
August 17

Be sure to sign up for a tour while spots are available! Call Allison Leonard at 540-322-5948 to sign up for your tour today!

Awesome Apple Wraps


  

Awesome Apple Wraps

Ingredients

2 medium, ripe bananas
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
1 large apple
2 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
Directions

1.  Peel bananas and use your fingers to break them up into a bowl. Mash with a fork or your fingers until creamy and smooth.

2.   Measure and add the peanut butter to the mashed banana. Stir well to blend.

3.   Rinse and cut apple in half, lengthwise. Remove any stems and cut out center core that contains the seeds. Do not peel.
4.   Lay apple halves flat side down and cut into ¼ inch thick slices. Cut slices into small cubes.

5.   Cut each tortilla in half.  Spread peanut butter mixture over one side of each tortilla.

6.   Sprinkle diced apple over each tortilla. Tightly roll or fold each tortilla.

7.   Enjoy!

Look for more video tutorials throughout the month of March to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

*The Rappahannock WIC Program is only responsible for YouTube videos posted by rahdWIC.  We are not affiliated with any other YouTube videos that may appear next to our videos.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Yummy Yogurt Parfait



Yummy Yogurt Parfait with Homemade Granola
Serves 6, 1 parfait per serving


Ingredients

2 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 Tablespoons sliced or chopped nuts (for granola)
Non-stick cooking spray
1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, dates, or prunes)
1 chopped apple
1 chopped banana
3 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
 
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Mix honey, canola oil, and cinnamon in a large bowl, using a whisk or fork.
  3. Add the oats and 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts, and stir until coated throroughly with the honey mixture.
  4. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick cookng spray, and spread oat mixture evenly onto the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-20 minutes until lightly browned, stirring every 5 minutes to cook granola evenly.  Remove from oven and cool completely, before placing in a bowl.
  6. Stir dried fruit into cooled granola.
  7. Layer 1/4 cup yogurt into each of six parfait cups or bowls, followed by 1/4 cup chopped fruit, and 2 Tablespoons granola.
Look for more video tutorials throughout the month of March to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

*The Rappahannock WIC Program is only responsible for YouTube videos posted by rahdWIC.  We are not affiliated with any other YouTube videos that may appear next to our videos.