Snacks for Kids

On the go:

Snacks for Kids
  • Whole grain crackers (Kashi Original Seven Grain TLC) with reduced fat Cabot Cheddar
  • Seapoint farms edamame packets
  • Santa Cruz apple sauce
  • Stoneyfield Farm Smoothie
  • Glenny's Soy Crisps
  • Health Valley snack bar
  • Tribe hummus snackers with baby carrots
  • Cut up fresh fruit

For Home:

  • Mini Pizzas: Top mini whole wheat pita bread or whole wheat English muffin with marinara sauce (Colavita Enriched) and reduced fat mozzarella cheese. Microwave until melted.
  • Apple fries with yogurt dip: Cut apples into thin slices ("fries"). Serve with plain low fat yogurt mixed with All Fruit or peanut butter.
  • Fruit kabobs: Alternate pieces of cut up seasonal fruits and place on skewer. Drizzle with some wild honey.
  • Veggies and dip: Mix salsa with 2 slices of avocado and 1 oz. low fat cheese. Heat until cheese melts. Serve with baby carrots and other fresh veggies.
  • Small cup of soup (vegetable, chicken or black bean) served with whole wheat crackers (Kashi TLC).
  • Whole wheat tortilla topped with turkey, mustard and veggies. Roll up and cut into slices ("sandwich sushi").
  • Trail mix: 3/4 cup whole grain cereal (i.e. Barbara's Puffins), 2 chopped dried apricots and 1/2 oz. chopped dark chocolate.
  • Home made cheese puffs: 1 slice of whole wheat bread with 1 slice of low fat cheese. Toast until crispy. Cut into fun shapes with a cookie cutter!
  • Banana ice cream: Freeze ripe, peeled bananas. When slightly frozen puree into "ice cream" and top with chopped nuts.
  • Baked sweet potato chips: Slice sweet potato into thin, round circles. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil and sea salt. Bake until crispy.