As a parent, you often look for quick, easy, and nutritious snack options for kids that are good for on the go. Snack-size baggies are great for portioning out healthy foods that offer a good balance of nutrients. Here are some fun snack pack suggestions to remember when packing for school, sports, or on the go.
1. Veggie Sticks with Hummus
Slice up vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, and celery. Pair them with a small container of hummus for dipping. This snack provides fiber, vitamins A and C, healthy fats, and plant-based protein that will keep kids full between meals.
2. Cheese Cubes with Whole-grain Crackers
Cheese provides protein and calcium, paired with whole grain crackers that add fiber and carbohydrates for energy. This snack is a great balance of protein and carbohydrates to keep your child energized throughout the day.
3. Fruit and Nut Trail Mix
Create a DIY trail mix using nuts, raisins, and dried fruits like cranberries or apricots. You can also add whole grain cereal or dark chocolate chips to mix it up this snack is loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, and natural sugars to keep kids’ energy levels stable.
4. Popcorn
Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain, making it a healthy and satisfying snack. It is low in calories but high in fiber. Season with olive oil or nutritional yeast, depending on the flavor.
5. Apple Slices with Nut Butter
Slice apples and pack them with a portion of your child’s approved nut butter, for nut-free situations, use sunflower butter. Choose a nut butter with minimal ingredients with no added oils. The fiber in apples combined with protein and healthy fat in the nut butter makes this a well-balanced snack.
6. Frozen Fruit
Freeze grapes, blueberries, or clementine slices for a refreshing and easy-to-eat snack. Fruits are rich in antioxidants and natural sugars, making them a healthy alternative to processed snacks.
7. DIY “Lunchables”
For a turkey and cheese roll-up DIY “Lunchable,” slice low sodium meat, such as turkey, and cheese like cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella, pair it with whole grain crackers or pretzels and carrot or cucumber slices. Roll up slices of turkey with the sliced cheese. With protein from the meat and cheese, fiber from whole grains, and vitamins from vegetables, this is a fun and balanced snack to keep your child feeling satisfied.
8. Energy Bites
Homemade energy bites made from oats, nut butter, and honey with add-ins like chocolate chips, flaxseeds, and chia seeds are great for an on-the-go treat. These no bake snacks are packed with energy-boosting nutrients that can be easily stored in the fridge.
Preparing these snacks in advance can ensure that your kids have healthy, delicious, and convenient snacks at their fingertips. Keep these options varied and mix and match the ingredients based on your child’s preferences. They may be a great option for you too! Happy snacking!
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