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Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Stir several times during baking. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Store in airtight container.
>Apricot Nectar
Soak 1/2 cup dried apricots in 2 cups of pineapple juice for about 1 hour. Process in blender till smooth.
>Fruity Soda Drink
Combine equal amounts of carbonated water with fruit juice. Sweeten with honey, if desired.
>Banana Smoothie
1 1/4 cups milk 1 banana 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Process in blender till smooth. This is a good way to use up bananas.
With summer coming up, frozen snacks will be on our grocery lists. Why not try these alternatives?
>Homemade Frozen Pops
1 6-oz. can frozen juice concentrate, softened try orange, grape, or fruit punch 1 juice can water 2 containers of plain yogurt popsicle sticks and cups
Process in blender. Pour into cups and insert sticks. Freeze.
Small paper cups work pretty well as molds for these recipes.
>Make Your Own Pudding Pops
1 small pkg. instant pudding mix--any flavor 1 3/4 cup lowfat milk
Mix as directed on package. Once again, pour into molds and add sticks. Freeze.
These ideas should help feed those hungry kids on these warm spring and summer days!
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