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Hummus is super easy to make, provides a dose of iron, folate, fiber, and protein, and the ingredients consist mainly of WIC foods! Making your own whole wheat tortilla chips is a fun and delicious way to add more iron to this recipe, and pairing it with raw red bell peppers adds vitamin C to help boost the iron power of this savory mini-meal.

The oats and spinach in this smoothie give it a nice boost of iron, while the fruits (and the spinach!) make it a good way to get vitamin C.

Enjoyed alone or added to your favorite dish, chickpeas are packed with protein, fiber, folate and iron, among other nutrients. Get kids involved with this easy recipe! Pair this satisfyingly crispy snack with a vitamin C-rich fruit to help you absorb iron!

Quick and easy doesn't have to mean boring or unhealthy. This spin on the classic grilled cheese sandwich makes it anything but basic. 

Lentils are a fast and easy protein source packed with folate, fiber, and B vitamins and offer a good dose of magnesium and potassium. This recipe is a great filling and flavorful meal on a budget. Spices help to bring freshness and warmth, while the lentils give long-lasting energy.