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

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

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

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.

Beets, Pear & Pomegranate Puree
Beets, Pear & Pomegranate Puree

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

Baked Tofu Sticks

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.

Lentil Confetti Salad

Tropical Overnight Wheats

Homemade Applesauce
Fresh homemade applesauce with cinnamon

Low-Fat Orange Dressing

Banana, Orange and Pineapple Purée
Banana, Orange and Pineapple Purée

Microwave Beef Enchiladas
Quick and Zesty Enchilads

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

Chipotle Potato Stuffed Poblanos
This recipe is great for a festive breakfast, dinner, or a family gathering.

Zucchini Carrot Muffins
Flavorful muffins made with zucchini, carrots and banana

Italian Croutons

Pasta Fusilli con Espinaca y Tomates
Refrescante y colorida para toda ocasión

Helado de Guineo

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

Tuna Veggie Melt

Quick and Easy French Toast
Use rice flake cereal to create easy french toast topped with fresh banana and strawberry

Frozen Fruit Pops
Three ingredients make these refreshing frozen treats

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

Veggie Corn Fritters

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.

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.

Fresh Fruit With Warm Honey Yogurt Topping
Fast and fresh, this is sure to please for breakfast or a snack

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

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.

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.

Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese
Microwavable whole wheat mac and cheese with veggies

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.

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.

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

Guava, Pear and Strawberry Puree
Guava, Pear and Strawberry Puree

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.

Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings

Ensalada de Tomate y Pepinillo
Añade color y variedad a tus comidas

Baked Cheese Sticks

Pear, Kale and Cucumber Purée
Pear, Kale and Cucumber Purée

Apple Wraps

Avocado, Rice, and Beans

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

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.

Black Bean and Corn Pitas

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Canned Fish Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Asian Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Easy recipe that taste great hot or cold and can be made spicy or mild

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

Oven-Lovin Chicken

Apple Tuna Sandwiches

Rice Pilaf with Salmon

Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

Cheesy Egg Puffs
Cheese and eggs make for a delicious start to the day

Vegetable Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing
This recipe uses avocado to make a creamy, healthy dressing that tastes great.

Mexican Brown Rice Salad
Flavorful, southwest-inspired main or side dish

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra
This dinner will be a great way to switch up your diet and expand your cooking repertoire.

African Peanut Soup
Peanuts make this satisfying soup protein-packed

Peanut Butter Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Warm Lentil Salad

BBQ Chicken Whole Wheat Pizza
This crispy, thin crust pizza is a great way to use leftover cooked chicken.

Quick and Easy Croutons
Zesty two minute croutons

New! Frozen Tropical Cereal Yogurt Cups
These frozen treats are perfect for a hot summer day

Breakfast Cereal Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

One-Mug Omelette

Cinnamon-Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Fresh and healthy sweet potatoes with a flavorful glaze

Kale Chips
Kale chips are a healthy and satisfying snack.

Tortilla de Trigo Integral Rellena de Atún
Cocina fácil y aumenta el consumo de fibra

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

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.

Breakfast Burritos
These breakfast burritos are a satisfying start to the day

Apple, Raspberry and Avocado Purée
Apple, Raspberry and Avocado Purée

Ensalada de Vegetales Mixtos

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.

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

Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet

Emparedado de Pasas y Mantequilla de Maní
Prueba un emparedado diferente y lleno de sabor

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

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.

Pastel de Bolsillo con Frutas

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Yogurt Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

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

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Tortilla Casserole

Bean and Lentil Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Waffles Integrales con Frutas y Chocolate
Haz de tu desayuno uno diferente. Añade las frutas de temporada

English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Perfect for a quick and filling breakfast

Batida de Yogurt y Frutas
Consume frutas de una manera refrescante

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.

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

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

Fall Spice Snack Dippers

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.

Baked Broccoli Tots
Crispy cheesy snacks loaded with the goodness of broccoli

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

Barras de Granola

Tuna Melt
Open face tuna sandwiches with melted cheese topping

Egg and Cheese Tacos

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Microwave Bread Pudding

New! Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for Breakfast? Sure! When they contain crispy rice cereal and peanut butter.

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.

Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip

Rice and Tuna Casserole

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

Tuna Pasta Salad

Bean and Rice Burritos
Vegetarian burritos with zesty salsa

Raw Zucchini Ribbons with Parmesan
Try this spin on pasta and use zucchini ribbions instead.

Baked Summer Squash Rounds
A crisp and savory Parmesan coating turns baked summer squash slices into appetizer crisps!

Trail Mix

Baked Apples
An autumn classic perfect for a chilly afternoon

Peanutty African Stew

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.

Orange Freeze

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

Lentil Taco Filling

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

Barley Jambalaya
This spicy Cajun classic is loaded with veggies

New! Frosted Wheats Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

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

Ensalada de Cítricos

Apple, Kiwi and Spinach Purée
Apple, Kiwi and Spinach Purée

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

Ensalada Sorpresa
Comienza con una alternativa explosiva, saludable y refrescante

Stir It Up
Amazing flavor combinations with WIC cereals and imaginative stir in ideas

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.

Summer Squash Pasta Salad
Impress your family and friends with this simple, homemade pasta salad recipe.

Humus
Pefecta para compartir

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.

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Brown Rice Bowls - 1 Box for 3 Meals!
Use one box of brown rice to create 3 different meals

Salmon Salad Mix

Fried Rice
Whole grain fried rice dish with vegetables for extra nutrional kick

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.

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

Banana Ice Cream
Creamy goodness without the guilt

New! Cranberry Maple Cinnamon Snack Mix
Cranberry and maple flavors mix into a snack that will be a fall favorite

Skillet Corn Chowder

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Vasitos de Yogurt con Frutas

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!

Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes

Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip

French Toast
Simple French toast made with whole wheat bread

Banana, Blueberry and Green Bean Purée
Banana, Blueberry and Green Bean Purée

Postre Cremoso de Frutas

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.

White Bean Veggie Dip
Protein packed dip for veggies or use as a spread

Fruit Filled Baskets

Pancakes de avena y guineo

Baked Chicken with Vegetables
This one dish meal contains a cup of vegetables in every serving.

Tofu Scramble

Sweet Corn Soup
Corn soup with bell pepper and potato

Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits

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

Enrolladitos de Humus
Disfruta de una alternativa vegetariana llena de sabor

Eggs with Nopales

Sweet Potato Fries
Cripsy baked sweet potato fries

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.

Apple and Pumpkin Puree
Apple and Pumpkin Puree

Tropical Carrot Salad

Black Bean Vegetable Soup
Freezer-friendly hearty soup chocked full of veggies

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dippers

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

P, B and J Dip

Dressings, Dips, and Marinades
Six easy and zesty dressing, dip and marinade recipes

Veggie and Rice Stir Fry
Crowd-Friendly and Kid-Approved Chinese Entree

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

Savory Potato Salad

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

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

Berry Topped French Toast

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.

Brown Rice and Orange Salad
A healthy, affordable dish that's easy to make

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

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

Three Sisters Salad

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

Jamaican Chicken Fingers with Mustard-Orange Sauce
A touch of spice and a touch of sweet make these a hit

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.

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

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes
These stuffed potatoes are hearty enough for a main course.

Zucchini Pizza Boats

New! Sweet Pineapple Corn Muffins with Corn Flakes Crunch
Pineapple gives these these muffins a touch of sweetness while corn flakes give them a crunchy top

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

Turkey Cheddar Sliders
Turkey sliders with cheese

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.

Berry Blast Overnight Wheats

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.

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.

Peanut Snack Mix

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

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

New! Southwestern Veggie Egg Bites with Corn Flakes
Easy and filling breakfast. Small enough to enjoy on the go.

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.

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

Pear Kale and Cucumber Puree
Pear Kale and Cucumber Puree

Bruschetta
Easy to make Bruschetta recipe with tomato and basil.

New! Peanut Butter and Banana No-Bake Crisp Rice Cereal Bites
No bake banana peanut butter cookies are simple and easy make

New! Cheesy Taco Snack Mix
The cheesy taco flavor everyone loves in an easy-to-make snack mix recipe

New! Homemade Tortilla Chips
Easy, healthy tortilla chips perfect for dipping

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

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.

Black Bean Brownies

Bow Tie Pasta with Zucchini Sauce
One dish meal using healthy zucchini to create a satisfying sauce

New!Chocolate S'mores Cereal Mix
This S’mores Party Mix tastes great and is easy to prepare within minutes

Strawberry Salsa and Baked Corn Chips

Apple Enchiladas

Tofu Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Barley Lentil Soup

Sweet Corn and Green Bean Puree
Sweet Corn and Green Bean Puree

New! Rice Flake Berry Smoothie Bowl
In a bowl, or in a glass. This breakfast smoothie will getting going, really fast.

Sopa de Lentejas

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

Mango, Apple and Avocado puree
Mango, Apple and Avocado puree

Bean and Veggie Soup
This crowd and freezer friendly soup is perfect for a chilly day and is full of healthy vegetables

Apple Spiced Baked Oatmeal

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

Banana Berry Smoothie

Peas, Green Beans and Asparagus puree
Peas, Green Beans and Asparagus puree

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Microwave Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls
Fast and easy Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

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!

Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas
Cajun inspired rice and sausage cassarole

Potato Fritatta

Baked Zucchini Sticks

Crunchy French Toast Sandwiches

Paletas Heladas de Yogur

Half-Veggie Burgers

Juice Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats

Cream of Broccoli Soup
Easy and hearty soup loaded with veggies

Fruity Chicken Salad
Sweet and savory chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on whole wheat

Orange-Berry Muffins

Frozen Fruit Yogurt

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
Oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon

Banana, Orange & Pineapple Puree

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.

Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons

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

Roasted Green Beans

Poppin’ Potato Cakes with Sweet Corn, Jalapenos, and Cheddar
Tender potatoes, sweet corn, peppers, chilies, and southwest seasonings make these potato cakes a fiesta for your tastebuds.

Parmesan Meatballs
Low-fat meatballs made with turkey and rice flake cereal