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Banana Oat Energy Bites

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats 
  • 1 banana 
  • ⅓ cup applesauce 
  • ¼ cup raisins 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Nonstick spray

 

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
  2. Mash bananas and add applesauce and vanilla. Mix well.  
  3. Add oatmeal, raisins and cinnamon. Mix well.
  4. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. 
  5. Form mixture into rounds and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.  

Makes 36 servings

Fruity Overnight Oats

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup low-fat or fat-free milk
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ginger (optional)
  • ½ cup dried fruit
  • ½ cup chopped apple
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, combine oats, yogurt, and milk. Stir until combined
  2. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours, or overnight.
  3. After refrigerating, add dried and fresh fruit, and mix gently.
  4. Serve in small bowls.
  5. Sprinkle each serving with chopped nuts. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Makes 5 servings

Pesto Pizza

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Ingredients

  • ½ loaf Italian or French bread (split lengthwise)
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ¼ mozzarella cheese (low fat, shredded)
  • ¼ cheddar cheese (low fat, shredded)
  • ¼ parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 3 Tablespoons green pepper (chopped)
  • 3 Tablespoons mushrooms (fresh or canned, sliced)
  • ¼ cup spinach leaves
  • Vegetable toppings (other, as desired, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Toast the bread until slightly brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven, top bread with pesto, vegetables and cheeses.
  5. Return bread to oven and heat until cheese melts, about 7-9 minutes.

Makes 2 servings

Note: This recipe can also be made in a toaster oven.

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