Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana

Yay for Yogurt: Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana Dip

June 7, 2023 General /FamilyRecipes

Whether you buy plain, fruit-flavored or vanilla, yogurt can be eaten with a spoon as a simple snack or used in a variety of other delicious and kid-friendly ways. You can layer it with chopped fresh fruit and crunchy whole grain cereal for a parfait, use plain yogurt in place of sour cream on baked potatoes or quesadillas, or get creative in the kitchen by blending it into smoothies, frozen fruit pops or a creamy yet healthy dip. Yogurt is nutritious; it provides calcium and vitamin D for bones and teeth, protein for strong muscles and carbohydrates for energy.

Here is a yummy yogurt recipe to try with your family.

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Looking for a healthy new snack idea the whole family will love? Give our yummy dip a try. Made with three WIC foods — yogurt, peanut butter and banana — it takes just minutes to assemble. We suggest you serve this creamy dip with nutritious dippers including sliced apples, peaches, celery sticks, graham crackers and whole grain pretzels.

Yogurt Peanut Butter Banana Dip

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

1/2 ripe banana

3/4 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrition Information per Serving (¼ cup):
120 calories, 7g fat (1.5g saturated), 85mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 5g protein

Kids Need Calcium… and So Do You!

If you drink milk and eat foods like yogurt, cheese and even broccoli, then you and your family are well on your way to consuming the recommended amount of bone-building calcium each day. How much calcium do you need?

Children ages 1 to 3 need 700 milligrams of calcium each day while older children ages 4 to 8 need 1,000 milligrams.

Calcium is important for moms too; pregnant and breastfeeding women need 1,000 milligrams daily.

While all those numbers may seem like a lot, consuming the recommended amount is easier than you think!

FOOD

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

FOOD

low fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat yogurt

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

350

FOOD

orange juice
1 cup calcium-fortified orange juice

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

350

FOOD

low fat milk
1 cup low-fat milk

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

300

FOOD

cheddar cheese
1 ounce cheddar cheese

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

200

FOOD

fresh kale
1 cup fresh kale

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

100

FOOD

ounces tofu
3 ounces tofu

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

65

FOOD

cooked broccoli
1 cup cooked broccoli

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

60

FOOD

orange
1 orange

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

50

FOOD

cooked beans
1/2 cup cooked beans

Milligrams (mg) of Calcium

40

Side-Lying

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

cross-cradle

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

Football

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

CRADLE hold

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

laid-back

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when: