Cereal
Free your cereal from the bowl! These innovative ideas bring ways to use your cereal benefits that you may never have considered!
Looking for new ways to use your WIC Foods?
Oven-Lovin Chicken
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings 4 cups crisp rice cereal1 tsp paprika1 egg3/4 cup milk3/4 cup all-purpose flour1...
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.
Frosted Wheats Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
Peanut Butter Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top
Peanut Butter Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top Every WIC food has a specific nutrition role to fill. Why peanut butter? Peanut butter...
Check Out New Ideas for Using these WIC Foods!
Mix, Coat, Swap and Top! Every WIC food has a delicious nutrition role to fill. Canned Fish Why canned fish?...
Creamy Pumpkin Topped Waffles
Pumpkin is not just for Thanksgiving! Enjoy it year-around in this easy, sweet and delicious waffle topping.
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.
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.
Corn Flake Chilaquiles
Quick breakfast made with eggs and corn flakes. Make it spicy and top with jalapeno.
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.
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Fall Spice Snack Dippers
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Fall Spice Snack Dippers 1 cup plain low fat yogurt1/8 tsp...
Individual Peach Crisps
Celebrate fresh peach season with these quick-and-easy individual desserts. Or, for a change of pace, serve them for breakfast.
P, B and J Dip
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings P, B and J Dip Animal crackers aren’t just for kids—especially, when they are...
Oatmeal with Apples
This recipe provided by eatFresh.org Oatmeal with Apples A delicious recipe with nutritious ingredients. 1 3/4 cups 100% natural apple...
Tropical Overnight Wheats
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Tropical Overnight Wheats 1/2 cup frosted shredded wheat...
Sweet Potato Rounds
Try these these crispy-coated, zesty, baked sweet potato slices. An easy mustard-yogurt dipping sauce completes the snack
Horchata Smoothie
We streamlined the process of making horchata—instead of soaking rice, we added rice cereal to this easy, cinnamon-flavored smoothie.
Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Crunchy Topped Chili-Mac Skillet Chili and macaroni skillet dinners have been part...
Southwestern Veggie Egg Bites With Corn Flakes
Easy and filling breakfast. Small enough to enjoy on the go.
Baked Zucchini Sticks
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by FoodHero.org Baked Zucchini Sticks 4 medium zucchini2 eggs1/2 cup water1/4 cup finely...
Berry Blast Overnight Wheats
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Berry Blast Overnight Wheats 1/2 cup frosted shredded wheat...
Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Cinnamon Apple Overnight Wheats 1/2 cup frosetd...
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
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.
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Crispy Italian Eggplant
A scrumptious version of eggplant Parmesan. A crisp coating of cereal and Parmesan cheese bakes on the eggplant slices before they are served with warm marinara sauce.
Banana Chocolate Pudding
Creamy banana and chocolate pudding. Try it with peanut butter, butterscotch, or caramel flavors as well!
Peaches and Cream Waffle Topper
Creamy Greek yogurt and chunks of peach fill these sweet, cinnamon waffles.
Fruit and Cereal Smoothie
Fruit, cereal and milk all blended into one delicious smoothie.
Mango Salsa Waffle Tostada
An easy mango and black bean salsa makes a refreshing topper for toasted waffles.
Strawberry Banana Overnight Oats
Oatmeal with strawberries, bananas, yogurt and cinnamon
Berry Topped French Toast
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Berry Topped French Toast A scrumptious sauce made from strawberries and...
Hawaiian Waffles
Just 5 minutes is all it takes to transport yourself from a cold, snowy morning to the tropics!
Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Corn Chowder with Parmesan Croutons 1 cup rice and corn square cereal1 tsp...
Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter Don’t tell—no one will ever guess what your...
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!
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.
Rice Flake Berry Smoothie Bowl
In a bowl, or in a glass. This breakfast smoothie will getting going, really fast.
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 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.
Baked Tuna Croquettes
This oven-baked version of tuna croquettes contains less fat, but all the flavor and crunch of traditional croquettes.
Edible Finger Paint
In less then 3-minutes you can have homemade finger paint for a fun activity with your little one. All you need is some Greek yogurt, a...
Breakfast Cereal Hacks Mix, Coat, Swap and Top
Breakfast Cereal Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top Every WIC food has a specific nutrition role to fill. Why breakfast cereals?...
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.
Fruit Filled Baskets
This recipe provide by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Fruit Filled Baskets Juicy fresh fruits and yogurt sweetened with banana fill these...
Canned Fish Hacks – Mix, Coat, Swap and Top
Canned Fish Hacks - Mix, Coat, Swap and Top Every WIC food has a specific nutrition role to fill. Why canned fish? They provide...
Rice and Tuna Casserole
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Rice and Tuna Casserole 2 tablespoons butter or...
Crunchy Fish Fillets
Serve these crunchy, oven-baked fish fillets with citrus wedges, salsa or your favorite tartar sauce.
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!
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.
Cheesy Broccoli Bake
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Rice crisp cereal gives a crispy crunch to this classic casserole. 3 cups rice...
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.
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.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dippers
This recipe adapted from a recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mini Wheat Dippers 1 cup...
Chocolate S’mores Cereal Mix
This S’mores Party Mix tastes great and is easy to prepare within minutes
Pancakes de avena y guineo
Esta receta fue provista por el Programa WIC de Puerto Rico Pancakes de avena y guineo Transforma tú receta tradicional de “pancakes”...
Jamaican Chicken Fingers with Mustard-Orange Sauce
A touch of spice and a touch of sweet make these a hit
Zucchini Fritters
When your garden is bursting with zucchini, make these savory, fried fritters. Cheddar cheese and green onions add a country flavor to them.
Barras de Granola
Esta receta fue provista por el Programa WIC de Puerto RicoBarras de Granola con Mantequilla de Maní y Jalea (sin azúcar) ¿No sabes...
Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Cinnamon-Sweet Potato Dip Sweet potato adds color, flavor and nutrition to this...
Frozen Tropical Cereal Yogurt Cups
These frozen treats are perfect for a hot summer day
Breakfast Parfait
Creamy yogurt layered with fruit and granola makes for a satisfying breakfast or snack
Apple Spiced Baked Oatmeal
This recipe provided by foodhero.org Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal 1 egg, beaten1/2 cup applesauce1 1/2 cups nonfat or 1% milk1 tsp...
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.
Peanut Snack Mix
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Peanut Snack Mix 4 cups crispy corn and rice cereal2 cups pretzel rings or twists1...
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.
Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for Breakfast? Sure! When they contain crispy rice cereal and peanut butter.
Curried Turkey Meatball Wraps
Curry seasoned meatballs, sweet shredded apple and chopped peanuts are encased in whole wheat tortillas in this recipe.
Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Strawberry Dark Chocolate Pudding Parfaits It looks and tastes like rich,...
Pear and Cranberry Crisp
This recipe provided by FoodHero.org Pear and Cranberry Crisp 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats1 Tablespoon brown sugar2 Tablespoons...
Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Crispy Peanut Chicken Wings Serve these soy-ginger chicken crunches as a simple...
Peanut Butter and Banana No-Bake Crisp Rice Cereal Bites
No bake banana peanut butter cookies are simple and easy make
Baked Tofu Sticks
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Baked Tofu Sticks 1/2 pound firm tofu1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal (slightly...
Baked Cheese Sticks
This recipe provided by Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings Baked Cheese Sticks Cheese sticks are usually deep-fat-fried. Our version bakes in...