Happy New Year from the OLR Healthy School Committee

January’s Fruit of the Month is Cantaloupe

Did you know?

* Cantaloupes can also be called rockmelons

* Cantaloupes are full of Vitamin A which helps keep your eyes healthy

* Eating cantaloupes gives you UV protection

* Cantaloupes belong to the same family as cucumbers and squash

GET THE KIDS IN THE KITCHEN!

Creamy Cantaloupe Pops

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup sugar
8 wooden popsicle sticks

Directions:
Place cantaloupe, yogurt and sugar in a blender
Cover and process until smooth
Pour 1/4 cup into each mold (popsicle mold or 3 oz. plastic cups); insert the popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm.
Freeze until firm.