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Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving. ENJOY!


Fruit Yogurt Cups
- 2 (8-oz) containers low-fat strawberry yogurt
- 1 (8-oz) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained
- 5 strawberries, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 10 pieces of mandarin oranges

In a blender, combine yogurt and pineapple and process until smooth. Fill small cups ¾ full of mixture. Freeze until firm. When serving, arrange strawberries, kiwi and mandarin oranges on top of each cup. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving. You can also add this concoction on top of a graham cracker crust.


Lassi
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 mango, optional

In a blender mix yogurt, milk, and sugar. Serve in glass. If adding mango, increase milk to 1 cup.
Adding mango to this lassi recipe will give an extra kick of Vitamin A & C.



DEELicious Parfait
Layer a pretty glass with low fat vanilla yogurt, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, granola, and keep repeating. Have your kids help you for a fast an easy snack!

- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds all purpose potatoes
- 5 tablespoons margarine
- 2/3 cup milk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, or cheese of your choice
- Salt/Pepper to taste

Cut potatoes into fourths and cover with water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes or so. Drain potatoes and put back into pot; mash with hand masher or mixer. Mix in margarine, milk, salt and pepper. Transfer to an oven safe dish and mix in cheese. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.