Looking for a great way to cut calories, sodium, and still have a delicious meal? Check out this recipe for Garlic Lime Chicken!
How to Make the Perfect Meatball
Making meatballs for your favorite Italian meal can be a little sticky when it comes to making the meatball from scratch. The most common way of keeping the meat from sticking to your hands is to use cold water to moisten your hands when forming the meatball.
Here is another trick when making meatballs from scratch. If you are going to cook the meatballs right away, use a non-stick skillet without added oil. If you plan on freezing meatballs try the cold water tip.
Remember, to always was your hands before and after preparing raw meats. Help prevent cross contamination by keeping raw foods separate from ready-to-prepare foods. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of ground beef reached a minimum of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Banana Apple Muffins
This banana-apple muffin is a yummy way to provide a nutritious start to your family’s day or as a snack to refuel kids after school. The whole-wheat base, and mix of applesauce and bananas, makes these muffins an easy way to incorporate whole grains and fruit into your day. We like to pair a muffin with fruit and low-fat yogurt for a simple, yet filling breakfast. After school, this muffin and a side of fruit is perfect served alongside homework!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
Servings: muffins
Units:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
- Combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk applesauce, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Gently add bananas to wet ingredients.
- Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined.
- Divide muffin batter among 12 lined muffin tins.
- Bake 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
Recipe Notes
How to Freeze Blueberries
Freezing fruit is a great way to reduce the amount of food we waste. During the spring and summer months you may find blueberries on sale. Freezing blueberries helps preserve the nutrients and fruit so you and your family can enjoy it in your favorite berry recipe. For more tips on how to freeze blueberries, watch this video.
Try adding frozen blueberries to a smoothie or on top of yogurt for added flavor!
Making the Perfect Pasta
Pasta, part of the grains group, is part of a healthy eating pattern. Making the perfect pasta requires a little practice and method. This how to video shows a step by step process on how to prepare pasta for any meal.
Note: If you are looking to reduce your sodium/salt, eliminate the added salt.
