Healthy. Nutritious. YUM.

Our primary mission is to help you find your healthy WIC foods, but we also want to show you delicious ways to prepare them. Every month, we will be adding fresh, tasty new ways to prepare your WIC foods, so check back often!

“I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then, I just ate.” — Julia Child

Quick and Easy French Toast

Use rice flake cereal to create easy french toast topped with fresh banana and strawberry

Flavor without frying

It's easy, mixed crushed corn flakes with your favorite seasoning. Then, dip chicken or fish in lightly beaten egg whites and roll in the cereal coating. Bake until cooked through and crisp. Enjoy! For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Salmon Salad Mix

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Bruschetta

Easy to make Bruschetta recipe with tomato and basil.

Excite your senses by using creative cereal toppings with a Latin flavor

Chopped avocado makes a great cereal topping. Yes, you heard right, avocado! Top corn flakes with a few dollops of plain yogurt, add diced avocado and then finish off with a dash of chili powder or cayenne if you want a little heat. This filling, sweet and savory combination tastes great for any meal. For other combination ideas, recipes, and nutrition information, visit: healthybeginnings.com.

For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Yogurt Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Apple Spiced Baked Oatmeal

New Wave Chicken Wrap

Easy and delicious these wraps make a great appetizer or light meal and each wrap contains half a cup of vegetables

White Bean Veggie Dip

Protein packed dip for veggies or use as a spread

Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings

Sweet Corn Soup

Corn soup with bell pepper and potato

Humus

Pefecta para compartir

Tortilla de Trigo Integral Rellena de Atún

Cocina fácil y aumenta el consumo de fibra

Sopa de Lentejas

Individual Peach Crisps

Celebrate fresh peach season with these quick-and-easy individual desserts. Or, for a change of pace, serve them for breakfast.

Black Bean Brownies

Fruit and Cereal Smoothie

Fruit, cereal and milk all blended into one delicious smoothie.

Apple and Pumpkin Puree

Banana Bread Puree

A warm, spice filled purée for baby that tastes just like the real thing–fresh banana bread! This scrumptious purée is full of potassium, fiber and essential vitamins for your baby.

African Peanut Soup

Peanuts make this satisfying soup protein-packed

Make meat go further

Crush rice cereals and mix with canned fish or ground turkey to add great texture to fish patties and flavorful meatballs. For hearty meats like ground beef, try adding crushed wheat flakes or frosted shredded wheat to add some fiber to meatloaf and a touch of sweetness. For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Baked Broccoli Tots

Crispy cheesy snacks loaded with the goodness of broccoli

Brown Rice Bowls - 1 Box for 3 Meals!

Use one box of brown rice to create 3 different meals

Black Bean and Corn Pitas

Trail Mix

Half-Veggie Burgers

Helado de Guineo

Trail Mix

Throw a small baggie of this trail mix into your bag before you leave the house so you'll have something healthy to snack on during the day.

Tuna Boats

Using cucumbers instead of bread or crackers makes this meal refreshing and a great choice for warmer months.

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Guilt-free Alfredo with the same delicious flavor as a full-fat version!

Banana Berry Smoothie

Fruit Filled Baskets

Apple Crisp

This dessert that will warm you up and make your house smell delicious!

Pasta Salad

Light Italian dressing gives this colorful, veggie stocked salad some zest

Lentil Soup

Lentils are high in protein and more delicate tasting than beans. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Cinnamon Apple Crisp

A healthier take on an all-time seasonal favorite! With a hearty dose of oats for a crunchy topping, this is a delicious treat.

Apple Harvest Puree

This apple & pumpkin purée puts a fun twist on the classic flavors of fall

Apple Tuna Sandwiches

One-Mug Omelette

Postre Cremoso de Frutas

Fruity Chicken Salad

Sweet and savory chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on whole wheat

Microwave Beef Enchiladas

Quick and Zesty Enchilads

Pancakes de avena y guineo

Banana, Orange & Pineapple Puree

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats

Oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon

Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

Summer Squash Pasta Salad

Impress your family and friends with this simple, homemade pasta salad recipe.

Parmesan Meatballs

Low-fat meatballs made with turkey and rice flake cereal

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Tuna Pasta Salad

Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits

Tropical Overnight Wheats

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Egg and Cheese Tacos

Orange-Berry Muffins

Juice Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

New! Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce

One dish meal using healthy zucchini to create a satisfying sauce

Baked Cheese Sticks

Guava, Pear and Strawberry Puree

Baked Zucchini Sticks

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

Lentils have a high nutritional value that anyone can benefit from by incorporating this healthy legume into their diet.

Breakfast Parfait

Creamy yogurt layered with fruit and granola makes for a satisfying breakfast or snack

Crunchy Banana Yogurt

This great breakfast/snack recipe is kid-friendly. Have them help you squish the bananas and crunch the granola, add yogurt, and you’re done!

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Veggie topped baked potato

Give your baked potato some pizzazz and top it with cheddar cheese and broccoli.

Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry

This stir-fry is colorful, flavorful and loaded with nutrients. Tofu is a great alternative protein that is a great source of calcium and vitamin E.

Cheesy Tomato Soup

A delicious hearty tomato-based soup filled with yummy goodness like garlic, basil, and shredded cheese.

Sweet Baked Plantains

The banana-like fruits are rich in certain vitamins and minerals that contribute to good health. Plantains are available at most large grocery stores and can add new flavors and recipes to your healthy-eating plan.

Mango, Apple and Avocado puree

Tangy Cabbage

Eating cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Try this sour spin on this stellar antioxidant.

Arcadia Eggplant

Eggplants are packed with vitamins, low in calories and potent energy sources. Once you realize how beneficial eggplants are to your family's health, you will want to make them a steady addition to your diet.

Beans Three Ways

Use one pound of dried beans and make zesty black bean salsa, black bean stew, and black bean brownies

Ensalada Sorpresa

Comienza con una alternativa explosiva, saludable y refrescante

Spring Spread

Kids will love this spread – let them do some of the measuring, chopping and mixing!

Barley Lentil Soup

Curried Grape and Chicken Salad on Waffles

This refreshing version of chicken salad looks to the East for its flavorings of soy sauce and curry.

Ensalada de Cítricos

BBQ Chicken Whole Wheat Pizza

This crispy, thin crust pizza is a great way to use leftover cooked chicken.

Low-Fat Orange Dressing

Homemade Applesauce

Fresh homemade applesauce with cinnamon

Crunchy Fish Fillets

Serve these crunchy, oven-baked fish fillets with citrus wedges, salsa or your favorite tartar sauce.

Tofu Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Sweet or savory toppings in a snap

Use crushed corn flakes or crispy rice mixed with a touch of Parmesan cheese to top off casseroles instead of bread crumbs. Toss crushed frosted shredded wheat with cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar to top off baked apples, peaches, or other warm, yummy treats.

For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Veggie Frittata

Try serving eggs for dinner! With vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, this one-pan meal is sure to make cooking easier for you tonight.

A quick cheat that makes great French toast crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

When making French toast, add the simple step of coating the slices in crushed corn flakes after you’ve dipped them in your egg mixture. Quickly transfer to your pan to cook until crisp and crunchy on the outside.

Batida de Yogurt y Frutas

Consume frutas de una manera refrescante

Banana, Blueberry and Green Bean Purée

Eggs with Nopales

Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip

Chipotle Potato Stuffed Poblanos

This recipe is great for a festive breakfast, dinner, or a family gathering.

Breakfast Cereal Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Tropical Carrot Salad

French Toast

Simple French toast made with whole wheat bread

Tuna Veggie Melt

Baked Chicken with Vegetables

This one dish meal contains a cup of vegetables in every serving.

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Fried Rice

Whole grain fried rice dish with vegetables for extra nutrional kick

Delicious low cost croutons

Toss a cup of corn or rice flakes with a small amount of oil and a few dashes of seasoning. Try Italian seasonings with a garden salad. For something with a southwest kick, try a blend of oregano, chili powder, and cumin. For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

New! Barley Jambalaya

Crowd and freezer-friendly using barley for a twist on an old favorite

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Easy and hearty soup loaded with veggies

Veggie Corn Fritters

Enrolladitos de Humus

Disfruta de una alternativa vegetariana llena de sabor

Rice Pilaf with Salmon

Brown Rice Porridge

Switch it up and give this healthy morning porridge a try!

Rice and Tuna Casserole

Savory Potato Salad

wic recipe pasta spinach tomatoes and beans

Pasta with Spinach Tomato and Beans

A hearty meatless recipe with beans as the star ingredient! Whole grain pasta adds extra fiber and protein.

Zucchini Ribbons

Who knew zucchini could be so fun? Your kids are sure to ask for more of these “ribbons” seasoned lightly with garlic and oregano.

Skillet Corn Chowder

Vasitos de Yogurt con Frutas

Warm Lentil Salad

Tuna Melt

Open face tuna sandwiches with melted cheese topping

Mix and match for the nutrition you want and the taste you love

Love corn flakes and looking to add more fiber to your diet? Mix corn flakes and bran wheat flakes to get the right balance of flavor and nutrition you're looking for

For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Cinnamon Raisin Stuffed Apples

A hearty, cinnamon-flavored stuffing fills these tender, juicy apples. Choose apples that bake well, such as Cortland, Granny Smith, McIntosh, Jonathan, Rome Beauty, Empire, Fuji or Gala.

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Carrot Cake Frosted Wheat Bowl

Can’t get enough carrot cake? Then this breakfast bowl is for you. It combines the traditional flavors in a cereal and yogurt bowl.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Dipped Pears

Dip slices of fall fresh pears into a creamy peanut butter dip, then roll them in rice cereal for a kid-approved snack.

Pastel de Bolsillo con Frutas

Tofu Scramble

Pasta Fusilli con Espinaca y Tomates

Refrescante y colorida para toda ocasión

Emparedado de Pasas y Mantequilla de Maní

Prueba un emparedado diferente y lleno de sabor

Moroccan Carrot Salad

This sweet salad is packed with vitamin A, which keep your eyes healthy.

P, B and J Dip

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra

This dinner will be a great way to switch up your diet and expand your cooking repertoire.

Turkey Cheddar Sliders

Turkey sliders with cheese

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Dressings, Dips, and Marinades

Six easy and zesty dressing, dip and marinade recipes

Canned Fish Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Easy Peanut Noodles

Take-out style made easy. Just go shopping in your pantry and dinner is done!

Orange Freeze

Peanut Snack Mix

Haitian Style Chicken and Rice

Haitian inspired chicken thighs with brown rice. Add some jalapeno or serrano if you like spicy!

Salmon Quiche

This quiche is wonderful for a weekend brunch or a family dinner. Just add a tossed salad and crusty whole grain rolls for a complete meal.

Apple, Kiwi and Spinach Purée

Roasted Spring Vegetable Medley

Roasted Spring Vegetable Medley with onion, carrot, asparagus, potato and parmesan

Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Flavorful muffins made with zucchini, carrots and banana

Berry Blast Overnight Wheats

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats

Microwave Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

Fast and easy Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes

Stir It Up

Amazing flavor combinations with WIC cereals and imaginative stir in ideas

Peanutty African Stew

Bean and Lentil Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Barras de Granola

Three Sisters Salad

The "three sisters" are corn, beans, and squash (like zucchini). Native Americans planted them together in the garden because they help each other grow. The "three sisters" also work together to give your body a nutritious meal.

Sweet Corn and Green Bean Puree

Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Waffles Integrales con Frutas y Chocolate

Haz de tu desayuno uno diferente. Añade las frutas de temporada

Lentil Confetti Salad

Ensalada de Tomate y Pepinillo

Añade color y variedad a tus comidas

Banana Chocolate Pudding

Creamy banana and chocolate pudding. Try it with peanut butter, butterscotch, or caramel flavors as well!

Mexican Brown Rice Salad

Flavorful, southwest-inspired main or side dish

Tortilla Soup

This soup tastes just as good or better the next day. It’s a perfect, make-ahead recipe.

New! Apple Wraps

Beets, Pear & Pomegranate Puree

Berry Topped French Toast

Spicy Bean Burgers

Chili powder and onion add lots of flavor to these easy-to-make bean patties. Serve them for dinner along with picante sauce or salsa.

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes

These stuffed potatoes are hearty enough for a main course.

Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese

Microwavable whole wheat mac and cheese with veggies

Perfect Roast Chicken

This yummy bird is easy to cook and is packed full of protein to help feed your children's growing muscles.

Paletas Heladas de Yogur

Peas, Green Beans and Asparagus puree

A hot, wholesome on the go breakfast in minutes

Bake and freeze a batch of breakfast muffins over the weekend using high fiber cereals like frosted shredded wheat or bran flakes. Every morning, pop a muffin in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time until warm and soft. Then, cut the muffin in half and fill with peanut butter and banana slices, a slice of turkey and cheese, or just a touch of fruit preserves. For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Quick and Easy Croutons

Zesty two minute croutons

Chicken Soup

A soothing and flavorful chicken soup filled with veggies and whole grains.

Jamaican Chicken Fingers with Mustard-Orange Sauce

Mangoes make a delicious accompaniment to these chicken fingers, but if they’re not in season, use fresh or canned pineapple or orange sections.

Tuna / Salmon Burgers

Fishing for a fast, nutritious meal for your family? The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice a week because it's a good source of protein and low in saturated fat.

Apple, Raspberry and Avocado Purée

Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas

Cajun inspired rice and sausage cassarole

Cranberry Peachy Pops

Homemade popsicles made with yogurt, cranberry juice, and peaches. Get creative and substitute your favorite seasonal fruits.

Horchata Smoothie

We streamlined the process of making horchata—instead of soaking rice, we added rice cereal to this easy, cinnamon-flavored smoothie.

Banana, Orange and Pineapple Purée

Avocado, Rice, and Beans

Baked Tofu Sticks

Banana Ice Cream

Creamy goodness without the guilt

Baked Tuna Croquettes

This oven-baked version of tuna croquettes contains less fat, but all the flavor and crunch of traditional croquettes.

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Three Sisters Salad

Frozen Fruit Pops

Three ingredients make these refreshing frozen treats

Frozen Fruit Yogurt

Fruit Yogurt Dip

Dip your favorite fruits in this tasty yogurt and honey blend for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Encourage digestive health with the foods you love

Thicken hearty stews or chili with a cup or two of crushed bran flakes or frosted shredded wheat into the slow cooker or pan. For detailed recipes and nutrition information, visit healthybeginnings.com.

Swiss Chard and Lentil Soup

According to the "World's Healthiest", Swiss chard is one of the most nutritious vegetables around and ranks second only to spinach in total nutrient-richness.

Strawberry Salsa and Baked Corn Chips

Roasted Green Beans

Sweet Cinnamon O’s Bars

Use up extra cereal and make your own O’s bars. With both peanut butter and honey, they make a quick and tasty homemade breakfast or snack.

Italian Croutons

Lentil Taco Filling

Quick Bean Chili

This 20-minute recipe has tons of flavor and is perfect on a cold day!

Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons

Blueberry Summer Crisp

This Blueberry Summer Crisp is made with fresh summer blueberries, strawberries and a squeeze of lemon all topped with a refined sugar-free crumble and a dollop of whipped coconut cream. A tasty dessert that can be enjoyed by the entire family!

Raw Zucchini Ribbons with Parmesan

Try this spin on pasta and use zucchini ribbions instead.

Tortilla Pizzas

Chili peppers and taco sauce give this pizza a spicy twist.

Corn Flake Chilquilas

Quick breakfast made with eggs and corn flakes. Make it spicy and top with jalapeno.

Cheesy Egg Puffs

Cheese and eggs make for a delicious start to the day

Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet

Bean and Rice Burritos

Vegetarian burritos with zesty salsa

New Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Freezer-friendly hearty soup chocked full of veggies

Creamy Pumpkin Topped Waffles

Pumpkin is not just for Thanksgiving! Enjoy it year-around in this easy, sweet and delicious waffle topping.

Kale Chips

Kale chips are a healthy and satisfying snack.

Tortilla Casserole

Sweet Potato Fries

Cripsy baked sweet potato fries

Vegetable Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

This recipe uses avocado to make a creamy, healthy dressing that tastes great.

Oven-Lovin Chicken

Potato Fritatta

Fall Spice Snack Dippers

Pear, Kale and Cucumber Purée

Ensalada de Vegetales Mixtos

Tex-Mex Black Bean Dip

How can you go wrong with cheese, tomatoes, and beans (and much more!) baked until perfectly melted? Serve over rice or as a yummy dip.

Pear Kale and Cucumber Puree

Frittata

Make this on a Sunday so you can heat up leftovers for an easy breakfast throughout the week.

Apple Enchiladas

Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal is rich in fiber, which benefits your child's health by reducing risk of constipation and their lifelong risk of heart disease.

Vegetable Stew

Here’s a great new way to use summer vegetables.

Salmon Patties

Keep a can of salmon and rice cereal on hand and you’ll be ready to make these quick-to-fix salmon patties with a moment’s notice.

Breakfast Scramble

This easy quick and nutritious breakfast will become a staple in your household.

Microwave Bread Pudding

Caribbean Casserole

This tropical-inspired dish is gently spiced for a rich flavor.

Crunchy French Toast Sandwiches

Breakfast Burritos

These breakfast burritos are a satisfying start to the day

Peanut Butter Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Baked Summer Squash Rounds

A crisp and savory Parmesan coating turns baked summer squash slices into appetizer crisps!

Cinnamon-Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Fresh and healthy sweet potatoes with a flavorful glaze

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dippers

3-Bean Veggie Tacos

This 20-minute meal makes 10 tacos and will have your whole family wanting more!