A lot of pressure comes with being a parent and we can easily stress out over trying to be “perfect”. Guess what, there is no such thing! So make sure you celebrate and give yourself credit for all those little successes you’ll enjoy as your family grows! At the end of the day it’s figuring out what works best for you and your family.

The cereals shown here are our most popular cereals available in the WIC program.  But keep in mind, not all products and sizes are allowed in every WIC program.  Be sure to scan your cereal with your WICShopper scanner to verify that it is eligible for you!

 

Ready to cook?

We have provided WICShopper with lots of fun recipes to make cooking for your family interesting and delicious.  Have fun while exploring new flavors. Give these recipes a try – they’re specially designed to meet the needs of busy moms.

Life hacks!

We’ve also put together some fun, cost effective ways to hack your way out mundane cooking routine

Kellogg's Healthy Beginnings

healthy-beginnings-logo

You’ve got your hands full. Kellogg’s has create a whole website with tips and ideas to keep good nutrition at the top of the list for your children.

Recipes
ITCA WIC
Arizona Bean Salad

Arizona Bean Salad

  Arizona Bean Salad Tepary, Pinto Beans and fresh, crunchy vegetables (like Bell Pepper and Nopales) are high in fiber. Eating foods with fiber helps prevent heart disease and control blood sugar. Traditional foods are very healthy for your heart and can...

ITCA WIC
Avocado Toast with Tepary Beans

Avocado Toast with Tepary Beans

Avocado Toast with Tepary Beans Whole wheat grains help reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. The fiber in whole wheat bread helps regulate blood sugar and is excellent for the over all health of your digestive system. With the combination of fiber in the...

potato USA
Chili Mac Stuffed Baked Potato

Chili Mac Stuffed Baked Potato

The Potato Your humble, nutrient-dense, vegetable.   Learn everything you need to know about potatoes by tapping 'Show Me' below! Dig into potato nutrition and cooking methods or discover the best ways to store potatoes by checking out the storage guide. Learn...

Making these in advance and freezing is a big time-saver for busy mornings!

WIC black bean soup
Potato and Black Bean Soup

Potato and Black Bean Soup

The Potato Your humble, nutrient-dense, vegetable.   Learn everything you need to know about potatoes by tapping 'Show Me' below! Dig into potato nutrition and cooking methods or discover the best ways to store potatoes by checking out the storage guide. Learn...

Potato Tacos
Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

The Potato Your humble, nutrient-dense, vegetable.   Learn everything you need to know about potatoes by tapping 'Show Me' below! Dig into potato nutrition and cooking methods or discover the best ways to store potatoes by checking out the storage guide. Learn...

Dr Yum Project Summer Garden Soup

Dr Yum Project Summer Garden Soup

We wanted to create a recipe that would highlight summer veggies, but not feel heavy or too filling in the warm weather. Make sure to make enough for a few days because it’s even tastier the next day! This recipe also has none of the top eight most common food allergens, making it a great choice for families with food allergies.

Kelloggs WICShopper

Kellogg's Life Hacks

Life hacks are little ways to make our lives easier. These low-budget tips and tricks will help bring variety into your cooking routines and create healthy, delicious meals for your family.
Peanut Butter ‘Burritos’

Peanut Butter ‘Burritos’

  Peanut Butter 'Burritos' Submitted by WIC Mom Julia from Vermont We make “peanut butter burritos”. I spread peanut butter on a whole grain tortilla and add a bit of jam or honey, chopped apples and a sprinkling of granola, or banana and roll it up. It’s less...

wic, wic tips
Healthier Mashed Potatoes

Healthier Mashed Potatoes

My toddler twins wouldn't eat veggies but loves mashed potatoes. I would sneak in veggies or beans by boiling until soft and blending in a blender then mix that in with regular mashed potatoes. I called them 'mashed pea-tatoes' and it helped my girls acquire a taste for veggies by themselves.
Submitted by Elizabeth Harpe of Florida

WIC yogurt
Guacamole Cheat

Guacamole Cheat

Love fresh guacamole? Hate how it turns brown in the refrigerator? Add a dollop of plain yogurt into your avocado mixture and not only will it make it creamier, it allows it to maintain its green color!

Upcycle

Upcycle

Show someone they're loved by giving them a baby food jar packed full of their favorite treats. Visit http://www.beechnut.com/ for more information!

Sow your seeds

Sow your seeds

Baby food jars are the perfect vessel for starting your own seeds. Whether you have a beautiful space for an outdoor garden or are planning to fill your pantry with the fruits on your indoor garden, baby food jars can help you meet your goal.

JPMA, Inc.