April Sins, Dietician with Rouses Markets, showcased some clever ways families can come up with affordable meals from food already in the pantry. 

Special K Parfait

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 5 min

INGREDIENTS

· 8 oz. Low-fat vanilla flavored yogurt

· 1/2 cup Fresh fruit (sliced strawberries, sliced banana, blueberries or raspberries)

· 1 cup Kellogg's® Special K® Cereal Original

DIRECTIONS

1. In 2 tall glasses, layer yogurt, fruit and KELLOGG'S SPECIAL K cereal until glass is full. 2. Top with extra fruit. 3. Serve immediately.

Kickin’ Crunch

Kellogg’s® Special K® Protein, yogurt, avocado, and cayenne pepper will you have you saying let’s kick it, morning routine.

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 5 min

INGREDIENTS · 1/2 cup Kellogg’s® Special K® Cereal Protein

· 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

· 2 tablespoons chopped fresh avocado

· 1/8 teapsoon ground cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K Cereal Protein in serving bowl. Top with yogurt and avocado. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper.

Baked Tuna Croquettes

This oven-baked version of tuna croquettes contains less fat, but all the flavor and crunch of traditional croquettes.

Servings: 4 Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS · 4 cups Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, very finely crushed to 1 cup (divided)

· 1 tablespoons vegetable oil

· 1 egg, slightly beaten

· 1 tablespoon mustard

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

· 1/4 teaspoon pepper

· 1/4 cup finely chopped onion or green onions

· 1/4 cup shredded carrot

· 1 can (12 oz.) tuna in water, drained and flaked

· 1/4 cup tartar sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. On piece of wax paper toss together 1/2 cup of the KELLOGG’S CORN FLAKES crumbs and oil. Set aside. 2. In medium bowl combine egg, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in onion and carrot. Add tuna and the remaining 1/2 cup cereal crumbs. Toss just until mixed. Shape mixture into eight 3/4-inch-thick patties. Lightly coat with cereal-oil mixture. Place on greased baking sheet. 3. Bake, uncovered, at 425°F for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn. Bake at 425°F about 5 minutes more or until golden. 4. Serve patties warm with tartar sauce or mayonnaise mixed with relish.