1. Add blueberries to pancakes, waffles or muffins.
2. Mix raisins, diced apples, or dried apricots into oatmeal
3. Add pepper, onion, spinach, broccoli, or shredded carrots to a morning omelet
4. Top a toasted waffle with warmed applesauce
5. Put a slice of avocado on a regular sandwich
6. Add mushrooms, peppers, onions, or diced carrots to spaghetti sauce
7. Replace the jam on a peanut butter sandwich with sliced bananas
8. Add apples, grapes or raisins to chicken salad
9. Add layers of frozen spinach or eggplant to lasagna
10. Use applesauce to replace half of the oil in any recipe
11. Place a few slices of tomato on a grilled cheese sandwich
12. Roast fish under a layer of lemon, orange, or lime slices
13. Add broccoli or diced peppers to macaroni and cheese
14. Blend cooked cauliflower into mashed potatoes
15. Roast pears with honey and a sprinkling of ginger
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN