Bunny Face
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ of a whole wheat English muffin
- 1 tablespoon low-fat strawberry cream cheese
- ½ of a kiwi, gently rubbed under cool running water, peeled and cut in half
- 2 small blueberries, gently washed under cold running water
- 1 strawberry, gently washed under cold running water and cut in the shape of a triangle
- 6 pretzel sticks
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Spread cream cheese on English muffin.
- Have your child decorate with blueberries for the eyes, strawberry for the nose, pretzel sticks for the whiskers and kiwi slices for the ears.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
Egg and Cheese Muffin
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Yield: 1 muffin
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat English muffin, cut in half and toasted
- 1 egg
- 1 slice American or Cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh spinach leaves, (optional)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Gently wash spinach under cold running water. If spinach is marked "pre-washed" or "ready-to-eat", use the spinach without further washing.
- Spray a coffee mug or small bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Crack egg into mug and beat with fork.
- Wash hands with soap and water after cracking raw egg.
- Microwave egg for approximately 1 minute. (Cooking times may vary.)
- Remove cooked egg from mug and place on one half of the toasted English muffin. Place cheese slice on egg.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Place fresh spinach leaves on top of cheese, if desired.
- Top with remaining half of English muffin.
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Silly Sandwiches
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat English muffin, 1 whole wheat bagel or 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 teaspoons ranch style dressing
- ¼ cup shredded cheese or one slice of cheese
- ½ cup grated or chopped vegetables such as red, yellow or green pepper, peas, beans, broccoli, celery, carrots, olives, tomatoes, summer squash ....
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Spread 1 teaspoon ranch dressing on each half of English muffin, bagel or slice of bread.
- Top with the cheese and vegetables to create a silly face.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
Pizza Bites
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Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ English muffin
- 1 Tablespoon pizza or tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Optional toppings: sliced mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives or other vegetables*
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Spread English muffin half with pizza sauce.
- Sprinkle with cheese and add additional toppings if desired.
- Bake at 425⁰F for 10 minutes on a baking sheet or microwave for 15 seconds or until cheese is melted using a microwave-safe plate.
Notes:
Here is our recipe for Quick and Easy Pizza Sauce
Snack Crediting for Ages 3-5 in CACFP - Grain, Meat/Meat Alternate
*Make sure to cut vegetables to 1/2 inch or less to reduce risk of choking in children under the age of 4.
Nutrition Information:
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