What Are Some Healthy Snacks You Can Bring To School?
- Broccoli Nuggets
- Baked Cauliflower Bites
- Hummus Stuffed Celery Stalks
- Veggie Cups
- Carrot Fries
- Green Bean Fries
- Zucchini Chips
Salty and Savory Snacks from ALDI
- Simply Nature Organic White Cheddar Puffs
- Southern Grove Deluxe Mixed Nuts with Sea Salt
- Simply Nature Exotic Blend Vegetable Chips
- Savoritz Rosemary & Olive Oil Woven Whole Wheat Crackers
- Simms Aloha Teriyaki Artisan Jerky
- Southern Grove On the Go Trail Mix
- Simply Nature Cauliflower Crackers with Sea Salt
- Small handful of Goldfish crackers + one string cheese stick and a few apple slices
- Beef jerky (ideally one lower in sodium) + fruit
- Single-serving packet of trail mix + a handful of carrot sticks
- Protein bar + one piece of fruit
- Granola bar + one piece of cheese
- Kefir or yogurt drink + a small handful of veggies or apple slices
Vegetables can be served raw with hummus, dip or salad dressing:
- Broccoli
- Carrot sticks or Baby Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumber
- Peppers (green, red, or yellow)
- Snap Peas
- Snow Peas
- String Beans
- Tomato slices or grape or cherry tomatoes
Should school lunches be healthier?
- School lunches are malnourishment!
- Its not a healthy lunch for many reasons.
- Why I Voted No (Sorry for bad English I am from Sweden) Everybody know that if we give the kids healthy food they will not eat the food so it’s
- It is unhealthy for kids to eat too much junk food.
- The REAL Story Behind This Garbage!!!
- I chose NO!
How to motivate kids to eat after school snacks?
Prevent waste: If your child consistently brings her uneaten snack home, explain that it will then become her afterschool snack. This usually has a way of motivating kids to eat it at school!
For a heartier snack to satisfy serious afternoon hunger pangs, pack a couple of Turkey Ranch Wraps.
Reusable snack bags are a great place to start. They can hold sandwiches and dry snacks and most are dishwasher-safe. We love the fun patterns on these sandwich bags ( $14 ). A variety pack of different sizes ( $15) is also a great investment.
Whole-wheat pretzels and raisins are a quick snack with a hint of sweetness.
Finally, invest in a great insulated thermos ( like this one) to pack cold smoothies and pasta salads or warm mac and cheese.
Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories. —Christine Hanover, Lewiston, California
Lunch Box Pizzas are easy to pack, and your child will actually eat them! Cut out the artificial ingredients by making your own Homemade Honey Grahams. Avocado Egg Salad Toast is creamy and delicious; the healthy fats and protein will fill your child up until after school. Whole-wheat pretzels with a Mini Babybel Wheel is quick, simple and filling. …
What to serve at a class party?
If you’re assigned snack duty for a class party, make healthy snacking feel fun and celebratory with mix-and-match options. Diana Reid, a registered dietitian-nutritionist, owner of The Global Dietitian and mom of three, suggests: 1 Crudité plate with dips Include a rainbow of cut-up veggies including bell peppers, carrots, celery and cherry tomatoes, to serve with a variety of dips like hummus, tzatziki and ranch dressing. 2 Fresh fruit plate with yogurt dips Cut up fruit such as apples, bananas and strawberries, then serve with an assortment of yogurt-based dips such as chocolate, key lime or apple-and-cinnamon. Add a few crumbled graham crackers to the dip or serve squares on the side for added crunch. 3 Apple “nachos” Slice apples and fan them out around a plate, then drizzle with school-approved nut butter and chocolate. Serve with DIY toppings like shredded coconut, diced strawberries and mini chocolate chips.
Though it takes a little extra leg work, making your own snack staples helps you control the quality of the ingredients and keep sugar and sodium levels in check. Here are some of our favorites, guaranteed to send you to the head of the class. Power Balls.
Fresh fruit plate with yogurt dips Cut up fruit such as apples, bananas and strawberries, then serve with an assortment of yogurt-based dips such as chocolate, key lime or apple-and-cinnamon. Add a few crumbled graham crackers to the dip or serve squares on the side for added crunch.
Carla Contreras, a New Jersey-based chef, certified holistic health coach and mom of two, says that snacks should contain a mix of healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein to help keep kids fuller longer and maintain sustained energy — and that includes energy for your brain.
Some of Reid’s favorite combinations that incorporate carbs, protein, a little fat and a bit of fiber include: Small handful of Goldfish crackers + one string cheese stick and a few apple slices. Beef jerky (ideally one lower in sodium) + fruit. Single-serving packet of trail mix + a handful of carrot sticks.
Diana Reid, a registered dietitian-nutritionist, owner of The Global Dietitian and mom of three, suggests: Crudité plate with dips Include a rainbow of cut-up veggies including bell peppers, carrots, celery and cherry tomatoes, to serve with a variety of dips like hummus, tzatziki and ranch dressing.
What to pack in school lunches for kids?
Fruit is often a go-to snack for parents to pack in school lunches, but if kids are tired of a simple apple or banana in their lunchbox you can try one of these fruit-inspired snack ideas to mix it up a little while still packing a healthy snack.
Bars are one of those go-to snacks that are all too easy to grab at the grocery store. While most store-bought bars are either over priced or packed with way too many “extra” ingredients, the following snack bar recipes are easy to make, include real ingredients and are easy to grab-and-go.
While muffins and scones are traditional breakfast foods, they’re so easy to pack in a container, I’ve started packing them for snack time too. These snack recipes are filling, healthy and have just the right amount of sweet.