Sam Houston Area Council B.S.A. Pack 505
Chartered to St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church
Houston, Texas

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Little or No Cooking

Most of this material is from the Sam Houston Area Council 1998 University of Scouting "Cooking with Cubs" session.

* Banana Tidbits
* Protein Gems
* Shrinking Snakes
* Yummy Candy Treat
* Space Rations
* Frito Pie
* Microwave Nachos
* Peanut Butter Banana Pops
* Checkerboard Cookies
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Banana Tidbits
5 bananas
5 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons wheat germ
6 tablespoons chopped nuts
aluminum foil
toothpicks

Cut bananas into slices or chunks. Dip them into honey and then roll them in the wheat germ and nuts. Place them on a foil covered cookie sheet and refrigerate for an hour or so. Poke with a toothpick and enjoy!

Protein Gems
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup raw oatmeal
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup walnuts or almonds
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup protein (vanilla or chocolate), available at health food stores
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut

Mix all ingredients together, except coconut. Shape into balls. Roll in coconut and refrigerate.

Shrinking Snakes
1/2 cup dry powdered milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup chopped dates
2 heaping tablespoons shredded coconut
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend milk and peanut butter together. Stir in other ingredients one at a time. Place mixture on wax paper and roll with hands into snake form. Tear off peices and enjoy! Store in refrigerator.

Yummy Candy Treat
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups dry powdered milk
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

Mix all ingredients together, except wheat germ. Shape into balls. Roll in wheat germ and refrigerate.

Space Rations
3 cup peanut butter
2 cups dry powdered milk
1 1/2 cups honey
1 cup raisins

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape into 5 rolls. Chill and slice as needed. If too dry, add a little more honey.

Frito Pie
3 cans chili
1 bag Fritos
1 package shredded cheddar cheese

Heat chili in sauce pan until hot. Place Fritos on individual plates or bowls. Pour chili over top of Fritos and top with cheese.

Microwave Nachos
4 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Spread chips on microwave safe dish. Sprinkle cheese over chips. Add hot sauce if desired. Microwave on hight for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Peanut Butter Banana Pops
1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup dry powdered milk
1 teaspoon honey
1/3 cup light cream
4 bananas
1/3 cup chopped nuts

Blend peanut butter, milk, honey, and cream until smooth. Peel bananas, wrap in foil and freeze until hard. Dip bananas into peanut mixture and roll in nuts.

Checkerboard Cookies
1 package miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup margarine
2 packages semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 cup peanut butter

Line a 9x9 cake pan with foil. Pour marshmallows on bottom of pan. Melt chocolate and margarine in sauce pan, stir in peanut butter. Pour mixture over marshmallows. Place pan in refrigerator until cold. Cut into squares and enjoy!

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