2 T. canola oil
1/2 t. minced garlic
2 c. instant brown rice
1 med. onion, diced
4 oz. sliced water chestnuts
1 c. frozen edamame, defrosted
2 eggs, scrambled
1 scallion, sliced
3 T. low sodium soy sauce

Cook rice according to package directions.  Meanwhile, heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic and saute 2 minutes more.  Reduce heat to low.  Add cooked rice to pan along with water chestnuts, edamame, eggs, scallion, and soy sauce.  Toss and serve.

1 (8oz.) package Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Peanut Butter
1 cup packed Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Milk
apples, cut into wedges

In a mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients, mix well. Serve with apples. Store in refrigerator.

• Have the kids peel a banana with their feet!
• Monkey see, Monkey Do! (Like Simon Says)
• Build a Banana Split (set up a line of ingredients with bowls and plenty of paper towels to keep things moving).
• Monkey Bean Bag Toss
• Barrel of Monkeys relay – put monkeys in pails, have each player run & pick a monkey, add to the chain and pass to the next player. Continue until the pail is empty.

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