Making A Recipe Healthier – Shortening, Butter, Margarine or Solid Fat

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Use ¼ less liquid oil or solid fat called for in the recipe. If recipe calls for 1 cup use ¾ cup. If recipe uses ¼ cup shortening, use 3 Tablespoons oil. Use equal amounts of oil for melted shortening, margarine or butter.

 

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Healthy Snacks Can Be Fun

Make healthy & fun snacks for kids.

Photo by meals.com

Photo by meals.com

Even the pickiest eater won’t be able to resist this healthy snack.

Pair this snack with low fat milk and the storybook, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle for great family time. #osuefnep #OSUExtension

 

From our friends at Food Hero.  Photo from Meals.com