Creamy Chicken with Asparagus

This dish is loaded with carbohydrates and protein to keep you awake and alert.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons minced onion

1 1/2 cups milk

2 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 cup shredded cheese

1 lb. fresh asparagus, cooked and drained

Instructions:

1. Melt butter over low heat in saucepan; stir in flour,

onion and seasoned salt until mixture is smooth.

2. Remove from heat; stir in milk.

3. Return to heat; heat to a boil, stirring constantly.

4. Boil and stir for 1 minute.

5. Stir in chicken and 1/2 cup cheese; heat until cheese

is melted and chicken is hot.

6. Serve creamed chicken over asparagus; top with

remaining cheese.

Serve with spaghetti noodles for extra carbs! Feeds 5.

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

This smoothie is rich in vitamins A and C to keep the sniffles away during finals.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup non-fat dry milk powder or scoop of vanilla

ice cream

1/2 cup cold water

3 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)

1 tablespoon orange juice

2 cups strawberries

1 large banana

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients and serve chilled. Serves 6.

When you have the munchies, reach for these healthy snacks:

– Nutri-Grain Bars

– Balance Bars

– Power Bars

– Cliff Bars

– Carrots or celery

with ranch dressing

– Frozen grapes

– Fruit, fruit, fruit

– Dried Craisins

– Wheat Thins

– Taro chips

– Pistachios

– Popcorn

– Cereal

– Pita chips

– Lots of water

– Green Tea

– Pretzels

– Nuts

– Goldfish

– Apples with peanut

butter

– Cheese and

crackers