When thinking of snacks that will be better choices for you and your children consider some of the following. Not only are these great ideas, they are convenient too. Many of these ideas go well with a protein source like peanut butter or cheese.
Balancing a protein with foods that are a simple carbohydrate can help in two ways. First, it takes longer for the protein to digest; therefore keeping the body satisfied longer. Secondly, it helps keep the body’s blood sugar levels more normal and level; thus preventing highs and lows in energy levels.
- Mini Bagels (whole wheat)
- Granola Bars
- Whole wheat crackers and Cheese
- Clementines
- Dried Fruit Mix
- Fruit slices
- Frozen yogurt with fresh fruit
- Pineapple chunks
- Frozen Yogurt bars
- Grapes
- Veggies and dip
- Applesauce
- Popcorn (get creative with the seasonings!)
- Pretzels
- Yogurt cups with Granola
- Frozen Fruit pops
- 100 Calorie cookie snacks
- Fruit Smoothies
- Mini cinnamon bran or oatmeal muffins
- Fruit Kabobs
- Ants on a log (celery on a stick with cream cheese or peanut butter, and raisins)
- Trail mixes
- Homemade cereal bars (using healthier cereals than rice type cereals)
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