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

Chicken Soup

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

Baked Cheese Sticks

Perfect Roast Chicken

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

Juice Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Low-Fat Orange Dressing

Cranberry Peachy Pops

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

Fruity Chicken Salad

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

Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet

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.

Microwave Beef Enchiladas

Quick and Zesty Enchilads

Pasta Salad

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

Crunchy Fish Fillets

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

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra

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

Beans Three Ways

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

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.

Baked Tofu Sticks

Banana Chocolate Pudding

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

Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons

Apple Crisp

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

Apple Enchiladas

Tropical Overnight Wheats

Tuna Melt

Open face tuna sandwiches with melted cheese topping

Brown Rice Porridge

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

Canned Fish Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Enrolladitos de Humus

Disfruta de una alternativa vegetariana llena de sabor

Fruit Yogurt Dip

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

Barley Lentil Soup

Black Bean Brownies

Baked Tuna Croquettes

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

New Baked Summer Squash Rounds

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

Trail Mix

Sweet Corn Soup

Corn soup with bell pepper and potato

Breakfast Scramble

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

Ensalada de Vegetales Mixtos

Individual Peach Crisps

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

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

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

Stir It Up

Amazing flavor combinations with WIC cereals and imaginative stir in ideas

Yogurt Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Italian Croutons

Tofu Scramble

Haitian Style Chicken and Rice

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

Avocado, Rice, and Beans

Bean and Lentil Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

Fried Rice

Whole grain fried rice dish with vegetables for extra nutrional kick

Vegetable Salad with Tangy Avocado Dressing

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

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Zucchini Carrot Muffins

Flavorful muffins made with zucchini, carrots and banana

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Apple and Pumpkin Puree

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.

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.

Vegetable Stew

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

Orange Freeze

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!

Quick and Easy French Toast

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

Easy Peanut Noodles

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

Salmon Salad Mix

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.

Chipotle Potato Stuffed Poblanos

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

Orange-Berry Muffins

Sweet Corn and Green Bean Puree

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.

Banana, Blueberry and Green Bean Purée

Banana Berry Smoothie

White Bean Veggie Dip

Protein packed dip for veggies or use as a spread

Black Bean and Corn Pitas

Fruit Filled Baskets

Dirty Rice and Blackeye Peas

Cajun inspired rice and sausage cassarole

Ensalada de Cítricos

Apple, Raspberry and Avocado Purée

Pastel de Bolsillo con Frutas

Quick and Easy Croutons

Zesty two minute croutons

Emparedado de Pasas y Mantequilla de Maní

Prueba un emparedado diferente y lleno de sabor

Roasted Green Beans

Veggie topped baked potato

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

Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats

Oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon

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.

Berry Topped French Toast

Tofu Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

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.

Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits

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.

Potato Fritatta

Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese

Microwavable whole wheat mac and cheese with veggies

Peas, Green Beans and Asparagus puree

Humus

Pefecta para compartir

Half-Veggie Burgers

Pear and Cranberry Crisp

Strawberry Salsa and Baked Corn Chips

Tortilla de Trigo Integral Rellena de Atún

Cocina fácil y aumenta el consumo de fibra

Fruit and Cereal Smoothie

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

New 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.

Summer Squash Pasta Salad

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

Brown Rice Bowls - 1 Box for 3 Meals!

Use one box of brown rice to create 3 different meals

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.

Egg and Cheese Tacos

Frittata

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

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.

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.

Veggie Quesadillas with Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Frozen Fruit Pops

Three ingredients make these refreshing frozen treats

Guava, Pear and Strawberry Puree

Pasta Fusilli con Espinaca y Tomates

Refrescante y colorida para toda ocasión

Rice Pilaf with Salmon

Three Sisters Salad

Savory Potato Salad

French Toast

Simple French toast made with whole wheat bread

Roasted Spring Vegetable Medley

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

Tropical Carrot Salad

Cheesy Tomato Soup

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

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.

Cheesy Broccoli Bake

Waffles Integrales con Frutas y Chocolate

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

Apple Tuna Sandwiches

3-Bean Veggie Tacos

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

Breakfast Cereal Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

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.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Bruschetta

Easy to make Bruschetta recipe with tomato and basil.

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.

Mango, Apple and Avocado puree

Banana Ice Cream

Creamy goodness without the guilt

Creamed Green Beans and Potatoes

Homemade Applesauce

Fresh homemade applesauce with cinnamon

Ensalada Sorpresa

Comienza con una alternativa explosiva, saludable y refrescante

Warm Lentil Salad

Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings

Fall Spice Snack Dippers

Beets, Pear & Pomegranate Puree

Vasitos de Yogurt con Frutas

Raw Zucchini Ribbons with Parmesan

Try this spin on pasta and use zucchini ribbions instead.

Mexican Brown Rice Salad

Flavorful, southwest-inspired main or side dish

Lentil Taco Filling

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.

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.

Ensalada de Tomate y Pepinillo

Añade color y variedad a tus comidas

Rice and Tuna Casserole

Quick Bean Chili

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

Oven-Lovin Chicken

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.

Peanutty African Stew

Frozen Fruit Yogurt

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Easy and hearty soup loaded with veggies

Turkey Cheddar Sliders

Turkey sliders with cheese

Crunchy French Toast Sandwiches

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Microwave Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

Fast and easy Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowls

Breakfast Burritos

These breakfast burritos are a satisfying start to the day

Sweet Potato Fries

Cripsy baked sweet potato fries

Horchata Smoothie

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

Parmesan Meatballs

Low-fat meatballs made with turkey and rice flake cereal

Tuna Veggie Melt

One-Mug Omelette

Batida de Yogurt y Frutas

Consume frutas de una manera refrescante

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Banana, Orange and Pineapple Purée

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.

New 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.

Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Apple Harvest Puree

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

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.

Peanut Snack Mix

Dressings, Dips, and Marinades

Six easy and zesty dressing, dip and marinade recipes

Tuna Pasta Salad

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats

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.

African Peanut Soup

Peanuts make this satisfying soup protein-packed

Helado de Guineo

Lentil Confetti Salad

Tortilla Casserole

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.

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.

Banana, Orange & Pineapple Puree

BBQ Chicken Whole Wheat Pizza

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

Baked Broccoli Tots

Crispy cheesy snacks loaded with the goodness of broccoli

Meaty Stuffed Potatoes

These stuffed potatoes are hearty enough for a main course.

Skillet Corn Chowder

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.

Bean and Rice Burritos

Vegetarian burritos with zesty salsa

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!

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.

Baked Chicken with Vegetables

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

Microwave Bread Pudding

Corn Flake Chilquilas

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

Berry Blast Overnight Wheats

Pear, Kale and Cucumber Purée

Apple, Kiwi and Spinach Purée

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dippers

Pear Kale and Cucumber Puree

P, B and J Dip

Eggs with Nopales

Moroccan Carrot Salad

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Veggie Corn Fritters

Peanut Butter Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top

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.

Apple Spiced Baked Oatmeal

Breakfast Parfait

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

Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip

Tuna Boats

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

Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

Cheesy Egg Puffs

Cheese and eggs make for a delicious start to the day

Tangy Cabbage

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

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.