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Previous Issues > April 2008 > Kidsville Kitchen > Remarkable Raisins
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 Kidsville Kitchen
Remarkable Raisins
Raisins are a healthy way to get more
fiber in your diet and to increase your
daily fruit consumption. Just a quarter cup of
raisins is a full serving of fruit. Raisins are great-tasting summertime snacks right out of the box, and they are equally delicious in a wide variety of recipes. Try these easy recipes for breakfast or after-school snacks.
BUMPS ON A BAGEL
WHAT YOU NEED:
2 bagels, split
2 small ripe bananas
Cinnamon
1/2 cup California raisins
DIRECTIONS:
Toast bagels. In medium bowl, coarsely mash bananas. Spoon onto bagel halves; sprinkle with cinnamon. Top each with 2 tablespoons raisins; press gently. Serves 4
Notes: Substitute 1 teaspoon grated orange peel for cinnamon; stir into mashed bananas. Substitute chocolate syrup for cinnamon; drizzle onto mashed bananas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories 210 (4% from fat);
TotalFat1g(sat<1g,mono0g,poly<1g); Cholesterol0mg; Protein5g; Carbohydrates46g; Fiber3g; Iron2mg; Sodium190mg; Calcium36mg.
Breakfast Raisin-Banana Tortilla Roll-up
WHAT YOU NEED:
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup peanut butter
2 medium bananas, sliced
6 tablespoons California raisins
DIRECTIONS:
For each sandwich, spread 1 side of 1 tortilla with 1/4 cup peanut butter. Cover with half of 1 sliced banana and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons raisins. Roll tortilla up tightly; cut in half to serve. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches. Sandwiches can be made up to 12 hours in advance, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated. Serves: 4
Note: For a change, substitute 8 ounces softened cream cheese combined with 2 teaspoons honey and 1 teaspoon grated orange peel for the peanut butter.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories 720 (46% from fat);
TotalFat38g(sat8g,mono18g,poly9g); Cholesterol0mg;
Protein23g; Carbohydrates78g; Fiber8g; Iron4mg; Sodium650mg; Calcium123mg.
For more California Raisin recipes and information, visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com. Courtesy of NewsUSA.
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