Action Plan; Offer more variety of protein foods

 

Eggs, canned fish, dry or canned beans, and peanut butter are lower cost protein options. Make a plan to offer a few of these options this week.
Below are meal and snack ideas to get you thinking.  

How I will offer canned seafood this week: .

Ideas to offer:

  • Mix canned tuna or salmon with some light mayo and pickle relish. Spread on whole wheat bread
  • Add to tacos
  • Add canned tuna or canned salmon to a salad

How I will offer canned beans this week: .

To offer, simply rinse and drain your favorite canned beans to:

  • Mix into burritos
  • Mash onto tortillas
  • Add to canned soup

How I will offer nut butter this week: .

Ideas to offer:

  • Spread a thin layer on whole-grain bread
  • Use as a dip with sliced apples
  • Add to your favorite banana smoothie recipe

How I will offer eggs this week: .

Ideas to offer:

  • Cook and layer into a sandwich
  • Scramble to use in burritos 
  • Hard boil to use as a snack