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Baked Zucchini Sticks

Moroccan Carrot Salad

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

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Parmesan Meatballs

Low-fat meatballs made with turkey and rice flake cereal

Salmon Salad Mix

Fruity Chicken Salad

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

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Pear, Kale and Cucumber Purée

Zucchini Pizza Boats

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.

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!

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.

Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip

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.

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

Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Flavorful muffins made with zucchini, carrots and banana

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.

Apple Spiced Baked Oatmeal

Apple and Pumpkin Puree

Turkey Cheddar Sliders

Turkey sliders with cheese

Perfect Roast Chicken

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

Easy Peanut Noodles

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

Apple, Kiwi and Spinach Purée

NEW! 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.

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.

Mango, Apple and Avocado puree

Rice and Tuna Casserole

Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits

Black Bean Brownies

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

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

Baked Cheese Sticks

NEW! Horchata Smoothie

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

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.

Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings

Tangy Cabbage

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

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.

Banana Ice Cream

Creamy goodness without the guilt

Sweet Corn and Green Bean Puree

Orange-Berry Muffins

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.

Bean and Lentil Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

White Bean Veggie Dip

Protein packed dip for veggies or use as a spread

Fried Rice

Whole grain fried rice dish with vegetables for extra nutrional kick

Tofu Scramble

Peanut Snack Mix

Pear Kale and Cucumber Puree

Warm Lentil Salad

Baked Chicken with Vegetables

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

Banana, Orange & Pineapple Puree

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.

Berry Topped French Toast

Low-Fat Orange Dressing

Trail Mix

Three Sisters Salad

Chipotle Potato Stuffed Poblanos

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

Brown Rice Porridge

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

Beans Three Ways

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

Half-Veggie Burgers

Orange Freeze

Peas, Green Beans and Asparagus puree

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

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

Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Apple Enchiladas

Crunchy French Toast Sandwiches

Roasted Green Beans

Tortilla Casserole

Vegetable Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

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

P, B and J Dip

Oven-Lovin Chicken

Haitian Style Chicken and Rice

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

Brown Rice Bowls - 1 Box for 3 Meals!

Use one box of brown rice to create 3 different meals

Banana, Orange and Pineapple Purée

Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip

Canned Fish Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes

These stuffed potatoes are hearty enough for a main course.

Mexican Brown Rice Salad

Flavorful, southwest-inspired main or side dish

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

Potato Fritatta

Lentil Confetti Salad

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.

Lentil Taco Filling

Cheesy Tomato Soup

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

Barley Lentil Soup

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.

Banana Berry Smoothie

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.

Vegetable Stew

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

Fruit Filled Baskets

Apple Tuna Sandwiches

Apple, Raspberry and Avocado Purée

Frozen Fruit Yogurt

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.

Roasted Spring Vegetable Medley

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

Quick and Easy French Toast

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

Stir It Up

Amazing flavor combinations with WIC cereals and imaginative stir in ideas

Veggie Corn Fritters

Peanut Butter Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Kale Chips

Kale chips are a healthy and satisfying snack.

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.

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.

Juice Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Cranberry Peachy Pops

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

Microwave Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

Fast and easy Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

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.

Breakfast Burritos

These breakfast burritos are a satisfying start to the day

Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons

Tuna Veggie Melt

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.

Tuna Pasta Salad

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Easy and hearty soup loaded with veggies

Breakfast Cereal Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Corn Flake Chilquilas

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

Apple Harvest Puree

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

Banana Chocolate Pudding

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

Tofu Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

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

Breakfast Scramble

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

Skillet Corn Chowder

Microwave Bread Pudding

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dippers

Dressings, Dips, and Marinades

Six easy and zesty dressing, dip and marinade recipes

Breakfast Parfait

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

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Apple Crisp

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

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Tropical Carrot Salad

Summer Squash Pasta Salad

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

One-Mug Omelette

NEW! Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

Tuna Melt

Open face tuna sandwiches with melted cheese topping

Baked Broccoli Tots

Crispy cheesy snacks loaded with the goodness of broccoli

Bruschetta

Easy to make Bruschetta recipe with tomato and basil.

Bean and Rice Burritos

Vegetarian burritos with zesty salsa

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.

Strawberry Salsa and Baked Corn Chips

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.

Italian Croutons

Pasta Salad

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

NEW!! Fruit and Cereal Smoothie

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

NEW! 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.

Microwave Beef Enchiladas

Quick and Zesty Enchilads

NEW! Baked Tuna Croquettes

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

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.

Egg and Cheese Tacos

Cheesy Egg Puffs

Cheese and eggs make for a delicious start to the day

Fruit Yogurt Dip

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

Tuna Boats

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

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.

Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas

Cajun inspired rice and sausage cassarole

Tropical Overnight Wheats

Quick Bean Chili

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

African Peanut Soup

Peanuts make this satisfying soup protein-packed

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.

Baked Tofu Sticks

Guava, Pear and Strawberry Puree

Yogurt Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Homemade Applesauce

Fresh homemade applesauce with cinnamon

Fall Spice Snack Dippers

Frozen Fruit Pops

Three ingredients make these refreshing frozen treats

Savory Potato Salad

Quick and Easy Croutons

Zesty two minute croutons

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra

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

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.

Rice Pilaf with Salmon

Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes

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 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.

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Sweet Corn Soup

Corn soup with bell pepper and potato

3-Bean Veggie Tacos

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

Frittata

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

French Toast

Simple French toast made with whole wheat bread

Peanutty African Stew

Crunchy Fish Fillets

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

Chicken Soup

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

Individual Peach Crisps

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

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Veggie topped baked potato

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

Sweet Potato Fries

Cripsy baked sweet potato fries

Berry Blast Overnight Wheats

Beets, Pear & Pomegranate Puree

Banana, Blueberry and Green Bean Purée

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats

Oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon

Avocado, Rice, and Beans

Black Bean and Corn Pitas

Eggs with Nopales

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.

BBQ Chicken Whole Wheat Pizza

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

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

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.

Healthy. Nutritious. YUM.