Energy Boosters!
Need an energy boosts to overcome your Final Exams and Projects??? Time to hit the kitchen and whip up these easy and fun ENERGY BOOSTING recipes!!!
PEACH YOGURT POPS
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: eight 4 oz. pops
For a quick energy pick-me-up anytime, make these frozen yogurt pops and leave them in the freezer. Then, before a long afternoon or workout, pop one out and get the fuel you need.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz.) Lite Yellow Cling Sliced Peaches or Peach Halves
- 1 carton (8 oz.) lowfat fruit flavored yogurt
- 8 4 oz. plastic or paper drink cups
- 8 wooden sticks or plastic spoons
Instructions
1) Pour undrained fruit into food processor or blender container. Cover and pureé.
2) Add yogurt; blend until smooth.
3) Pour into cups; freeze until partially frozen.
4) Place stick in center of each cup.
5) Return to freezer and freeze until firm. (several hours/overnight)
OATMEAL BREAKFAST SQUARES
Ingredients
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instrctions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares.
POTATO CAESAR CHICKEN SALAD
Ingredients
- 12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size strips
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 can Whole New Potatoes, drained and halved
- 1 package torn mixed salad greens
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup bottled Caesar salad dressing
- 1/3 cup croutons
- 2 Tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1) Cook and stir chicken in hot oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
2) Add potatoes, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until potatoes are heated through.
3) Arrange greens and onion on serving platter. Top with chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan cheese.
