Recipe: PB&J Dip & Apple Cookies

The Mobile County Health Department is celebrating National Public Health Week. Ginger and Sommerlyn with the WIC program are showing us two healthy snacks that kids will love eating and making!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Dip:

• ½ cup fat free plain Greek Yogurt
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp fat free milk
• 1 Tbsp honey
• ½ cup finely chopped strawberries
• Animal crackers

Apple Cookies:

• 1 red or Green Apple
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup coconut shreds
• ¼ cup strawberries chopped
• ¼ cup raisins

STEPS:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Dip:

• Cut up strawberries
• In a medium bowl whisk together yogurt, peanut butter, milk and honey. Gently stir in strawberries.
• Serve dip with animal crackers

Apple Cookies:

• Cut up strawberries and put other toppings into containers
• Core the apple and slice into rings
• Dry apple by blotting with a paper towel
• Spread peanut butter on 1 side of the apple
• Top with toppings of choice

ABOUT WIC:

The WIC and Nutrition Services program provides vital nutrition support to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children who are at nutritional risk. Through access to healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to healthcare and social services, WIC helps families build a strong foundation for lifelong health. We support early childhood development and maternal well-being. WIC plays a critical role in strengthening the overall health of our community.

WIC offices are located throughout Mobile County including:

• Keeler Campus (main campus) – 251 N. Bayou Street (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays by appointment - 8am-12pm)

(251)690-8829

• Eight Mile Health Center – 4009 Saint Stephens Road (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm)

(251)457-4186

• Southwest Mobile Health Center – 5580 Inn Road, Tillman’s Corner (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm)

(251)602-8451

• Citronelle Health Center – 19255 North Mobile Street (Tuesday and Thursday, 8am-3pm)

(251)866-5940

• Semmes Health Center – 3810 Wulff Road, East (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30p)

(251)445-0581

SPECIAL EVENT:

National Public Health Week – (Week of April 6 – April 12)

This year’s theme is “Ready. Set. Action!” Throughout this week of recognition, we have honored how public health touches our lives every day – keeping our families safe, helping us live healthier and longer lives, and strengthening the communities we serve and share.

This week Dr. Kevin Michaels, Health Officer of Mobile County and Dr. Stephanie Woods-Crawford, Executive Director of Prevention & Wellness, received proclamations and resolutions from the Mobile County Commission, City of Mobile, Town of Dauphin Island, and the City of Saraland on behalf of the Mobile County Health Department.

Since 1816, the Mobile County Health Department has upheld a legacy of excellence, working diligently to protect and improve the health and well-being of our community – providing essential services such as disease surveillance and prevention, health education, environmental health, clinical care, and emergency preparedness.

As we recognize Public Health Week, we are focusing on one of our programs that is vital to our community – Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Nutrition Services. This program provides vital nutrition support to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children who are at nutritional risk. Through access to healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to healthcare and social services, WIC helps families build a strong foundation for lifelong health. We support early childhood development and maternal well-being. WIC plays a critical role in strengthening the overall health of our community.