Snack Ideas

I typed up this list of healthy snack ideas to have on hand because my girls are always hungry and asking for a snack. From time to time I run out of ideas or feel like I don't know what to give them. I am okay with letting them snack, but I'm pretty particular about wanting it to be something healthy. My mom was also asking for snack ideas for my two nephews that she watches, so I was inspired to actually sit down and do this. Here's our list. Of course I've only included things that my girls like, feel free to give me more ideas in the comments, we may try something you suggest! (Most of these would also make good ingredients for Muffin Tin Mondays.)

apple - dip in peanut butter or yogurt for something different

banana

oranges

grapes

grapefruit

blueberries

strawberries

(any other fresh fruit we may have on hand)

frozen fruit

dried fruit (raisins, papaya, craisins)

applesauce

smoothie (see my post here)

lightly steamed veggies and ranch dip

avocado cut into chunks with garlic salt

tomato with seasoning salt or ranch

pickles

chips and salsa

chips and guacamole (avocado, salsa, splash of lemon juice, and garlic salt)

chips with shredded cheese melted on them

chips and hummus

tortilla with cheese and/or refried beans

yogurt (can include fruit or granola sprinkles)

cheese cubes, slices, or string cheese (cut cheese with cookie cutters, or let the kids cut their own shapes)

cottage cheese with fruit

deviled eggs

leftovers

crackers (with cheese, turkey, or peanut butter)

pretzels

graham crackers

cheerios

ducks (Meijer organic version of goldfish)

popcorn

toast with cinnamon sugar, peanut butter, or jelly

homemade bread with butter

zucchini or banana bread

muffins

granola

homemade granola bars (see my recipe here)

nuts

homemade popsicles (juice or yogurt)

Ok, lets hear your ideas. Help me add to this list!