Honey Granola Squares

Kids will enjoy the mixing and measuring activities in this recipe. Parents should handle heating the honey.

Makes 9 servings

• 3 cups low-fat granola
• 3/4 cup dried fruit (apples, apricots, cherries, cranberries or pears), finely chopped
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten

In a large bowl, mix together granola and dried fruit. In a small saucepan, heat honey, oil and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until honey is dissolved. Pour honey mixture over granola and mix until thoroughly coated. Pour egg whites over granola mixture; mix well. Pack mixture firmly into an 8-inch square nonstick baking pan. Bake at 325°F for 40 minutes or until deep golden brown. Place pan on a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting into squares, approximately 2-1/2-inches each.

Serving Size: 1 square

Nutrition: 265 Calories * 48.1 g Carbohydrates * 8.13 g Fat Total * 81.6 mg Sodium * 4.54 g Protein * 2.55 g Dietary Fiber * 0 mg Cholesterol * 26% Calories from Fat *

Slam Dunk’n Chicken Strips

Makes 6 servings

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1-1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
• 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• Salt and pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, whisk together honey and teriyaki sauce. Pour bread crumbs into separate bowl. Set bowls aside. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper as desired. Dip strips in honey mixture, then in bread crumbs. Arrange chicken strips on baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with a favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition: 237 Calories * 32 g Carbohydrates * 3 g Fat Total * 583 mg Sodium * 20 g Protein * 1 g Dietary Fiber * 46 mg Cholesterol

Baby Back Ribs with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Makes 4 servings

• 1 can (12 oz.) beer
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 2 slabs baby back pork ribs
• 1 can (20 oz.) whole cranberry sauce
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 Tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix beer and onion soup mix in bottom of baking dish. Place ribs on top of the mixture and cover with foil. Mix cranberry sauce, honey, vinegar and spices in bowl and stir. Bake ribs for 1 hour at 350° F, then remove and place ribs in new foil wrapping and coat with 1/2 of the cranberry barbecue sauce mixture. Refrigerate wrapped in foil overnight. Grill the unwrapped ribs on medium-low heat for 5 minutes on each side or until done.

Fruit & Honey Smoothie

Makes 4 servings

• 1 cup fresh pears
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup (8 oz.) strawberry or other fruit-flavored yogurt

In blender or food processor container, combine pears and honey; process until smooth. Add milk and yogurt; process until blended.

Tip: Fruit & Honey Pops - Prepare Smoothie recipe as directed, reducing milk to 3/4 cup. Pour into eight 3-ounce popsicle molds or paper drinking cups. (If using cups, insert craft stick in center of each pop.) For fun pops, experiment with alternating layers of smoothie mixture and sprinkles or chocolate chips. Freeze until firm, approximately 3-4 hours.

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Nutrition: 174 Calories * 2 g Total Fat * 6 mg Cholesterol * 80 mg Sodium * 36 g Total Carbohydrates * 2 g Dietary Fiber * 6 g Protein * 208 mg Calcium *