Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Cutlets

Sep 5, 2023

If you love cheese and bacon, you’ll definitely enjoy these Bacon Wrapped Pork Cutlets stuffed with cream cheese, sundried tomatoes, and spinach.

Prep time: 10 mins • Cook Time: 35 mins • Makes: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 12 oz. bacon, center cut
• 2 lbs. boneless pork cutlets, or chops
• 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (packed in oil), cut into strips
• 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves
• toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season pork cutlets with the mixture, on both sides. If you are using pork chops instead of cutlets, pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.
2. Put cream cheese (1-2 tablespoons) onto the center of each flattened pork chop. Then layer strips of sundried tomato and baby spinach leaves over the cream cheese on each pork cutlet.
3. Roll the pork cutlets closed.
4. Wrap each pork cutlet win one or two pieces of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Place pork cutlets seam-side down on a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes at 400°F.
6. Broil for 5 minutes to crisp the bacon.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Kid-Friendly Smoothies

Sep 5, 2023

Smoothies are a delicious go-to breakfast option or a nutritious anytime snack for kids. Packed with fruit, vegetables, and milk or yogurt, smoothies are full of vitamins and minerals.

Try these kid-friendly recipes!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

1 cup strawberries
1 banana
1 cup milk or milk substitute of choice
1 tablespoon peanut butter

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pina Colada Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

2 cups pineapple chunks
2 frozen bananas
½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
1 ½ cups coconut milk

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Mango Carrot Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

1 cup milk or milk substitute of choice
2 cups mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Triple Berry Smoothie

Makes 2 servings

1 cup raspberries or blackberries
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup sliced bananas
1 1/4 cup milk or milk substitute of choice
2-3 ice cubes

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Apple Banana Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

1 cup applesauce, (preferably unsweetened)
dash of cinnamon
1 cup milk or milk substitute of choice
1 banana, cut into chunks

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

Orange Smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

1 orange, peeled and separated
¾ cup sliced peaches
1 cup peach yogurt
½ cup ice cubes

Add ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.

NOTES:

• Add oat bran, almonds, flax seeds, kale, baby spinach leaves, or wheat germ for an extra burst of nutrition.
• For smoothies, frozen fruit is best. It blends up thicker than fresh fruit and gives you a really cold smoothie to enjoy after blending.
• Avocados, peanut or almond butter, and yogurt are great for thickening smoothies and add nutritional benefits like protein.
• Add a burst of flavour with fresh mint, vanilla extract, cinnamon, or honey.

Mediterranean Pita Pockets

Sep 5, 2023

These pita pockets are crammed full of fresh vegetables.
Seasoned just right, they’re a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies!

Prep time: 15 mins • Makes: 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

• • 1 pkg. spring mix salad
  • 1 tomato, diced

• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 3/4 cup feta crumbles
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• Pita bread, for serving

For the seasoning

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, add the dressing ingredients. Whisk until combined. Add the chopped salad ingredients to the bowl and stir until everything is mixed together.
2. Spoon chopped salad mixture into pita bread.

Additions/Substitutions – Kalamata or black olives make a great addition. For added protein, include chickpeas, nuts, tuna, grilled chicken, or chopped egg.