WIC:
A 52 week meal plan; 52 weeks of recipes with APPROVED WIC foods
An organization that provides healthy food for growing families, preferably expected mothers of infants.
Who qualifies for WIC?
Currently living in UT
Have a family income according to WIC
guide lines http://www.health.utah.gov/wic/apply.html
Fits into one or more of the below
categories:
Pregnant, breastfeeding, a woman who just had a baby, children less than
5 years
There are
many foods approved for WIC, and If you would like to find an approved list
please refer to the Utah Department of Health
The
following recipes below incorporate one of the many approved WIC food items.
This week I
am going to give a few easy recipes that incorporate EGGS.
Health Benefits of eggs:
Strong
muscles
A healthy
brain
Good energy
Healthy
immune System
Lower risk
of heart disease
Healthy baby development
Healthy
eyesight
Weight loss
and maintenance
Healthy
appearance
**Eggs
are the best source of protein AVAILABLE**
Banana
Pancakes
2 eggs + 1
banana
- Place eggs and banana in blender and blend until smooth
- Heat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray
- Drop batter in pancake size on hot skillet. Wait until bubbles form and flip
- Remove from heat and enjoy!
Breakfast
Omelet in a muffin tin:
This is a fun recipe that can include the help of your children and a yummy
breakfast full of protein.
Ingredients:
2 - 4 Tbsp.
of milk
1 - 2 cups
filling (ham, geen onion, peppers, tomatoes, and onion)
1 – 2 cups
grated cheese
8 eggs
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray
2. Chop all fillings and add to scrambled egg mixture
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray
2. Chop all fillings and add to scrambled egg mixture
3. Pour into each muffin cup about 3/4
full and cook for about 15 mins. Checking occasionally.
4. Enjoy!
