SIMPLY HEALTHY COMBOS

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GRAPES WITH PB YOGURT DIP

Dip grapes in one cup low-fat vanilla yogurt mixed with a spoonful of peanut butter.

PRETZELS-N-CHEESE WITH DIP

Dip a handful of pretzels in honey mustard and add string cheese.

CHIPS WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

Dip a handful of tortilla chips in salsa with black beans mixed in.

SOME THINGS ARE JUST BETTER TOGETHER. LIKE MAKING SIMPLE SNACKS.

GRAHAM CRACKER “CHEESECAKE”

Top a graham cracker with two spoonfuls of cottage cheese and a little jelly.

CHILI DUSTED MANGO

Top mango slices with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of chili powder.

BANANA SANDWICHES

Top banana slices with peanut butter and raisins.

SNACKS + YOU = SMILES

ANTS ON A LOG

5 stalks celery

½ cup peanut butter

¼ cup raisins

• Wash celery stalks
• Cut them in half
• Spread with peanut butter
• Sprinkle with raisins

Check out more Quick and Easy Snack Ideas!

 

MORE GREAT RECIPES

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Lady Bugs on a Log

Cream cheese with dried cranberries or grapes.

Bumble Bees on a Log

Peanut butter with yellow raisins and chocolate chips.

Bugs Go to the Zoo

Yogurt with animal crackers.

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More HappyHealthy Recipes:

• Baked Tomatoes
• Baked Tortilla Chips
• Baked Zucchini Sticks
• Berry Blast Off
• Black Bean and Corn Salsa
• Black Bean and Vegetable Quesadillas
• Bran Muffins
• Breakfast Banana Split
• Breakfast Burritos
• Creamy Fruit Salad
• Easy Homemade Granola
• Egg Muffins
• Energy Bites
• Fresh Veggies with Dip
• Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip
• Fruit Salsa
• Greek-style Tuna Salad
• Hummus & Vegetable Wrap
• Hummus Spread
• Microwave Apples
• Mini Pizzas
• Oven Fried Green Tomatoes
• Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Planks
• Overnight Oats with Blueberries
• Peanut Butter Dip
• Roasted Chickpeas
• Watermelon Pineapple Salsa

Snack Tips for Parents

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• Snacks can help children get the nutrients needed to grow.
• Prepare snacks that include two or more food groups.
• For younger children, help them get just enough to satisfy their hunger.
• Let older kids make their own snacks by keeping healthy foods in the kitchen.
• Visit MyPlate.gov to help you and your kids select a satisfying snack.
  

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1. Save time by slicing veggies.
   • Store sliced vegetables in the refrigerator and serve with hummus.
   • Top half of a whole-wheat English muffin with spaghetti sauce, chopped vegetables, and low-fat shredded mozzarella and melt in the microwave.
2. Mix it up.
   • For older school-age kids, mix dried fruit, unsalted nuts, and popcorn in a snack-size bag for a quick trail mix.
   • Put fat-free yogurt, 100% fruit juice, and frozen peaches in a blender to make a tasty smoothie.
3. Grab a glass of milk.
   • A cup of low-fat milk or fortified soy beverage is an easy way to drink a healthy snack.
4. Go for great whole grains.
   • Offer whole-wheat breads, popcorn, and whole-oat cereals that are high in fiber and low in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
   • Limit refined-grain products such as snack bars, cakes, and sweetened cereals.
5. Snack on protein foods.
   • Choose protein foods such as unsalted nuts and seeds, hummus or other bean dips, and hard-cooked (boiled) eggs for a healthy, easy snack.
   • Store hard-cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week for kids to enjoy any time.
6. Keep an eye on the size.
   • Snacks shouldn't replace a meal, so look for ways to help your kids understand how much is enough.
   • Store snack-size bags in the cupboard and use them to control serving sizes.
7. Fruits are quick and easy.
   • Fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruits, such as applesauce, frozen grapes, or raisins, can be easy "grab-and-go" options that need little preparation.
   • Offer whole fruit and limit the amount of 100% juice served.
   • Choose canned fruits that are packed in 100% juice.
8. Consider convenience.
   • A single-serving container of low-fat yogurt or individually wrapped string cheese can be just enough for an after-school snack.
9. Swap out the sugar.
   • Keep healthier foods handy so kids avoid cookies, pastries, or candies between meals.
   • Add seltzer water to a 1/2 cup of 100% fruit juice instead of offering soda.
10. Prepare homemade goodies.
    • For homemade sweets, add dried fruits like apricots or raisins and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
    • Adjust recipes that include fats like butter or shortening by using unsweetened applesauce or prune puree for half the amount of fat.

Brought to you by the United States Department of Agriculture. DG TipSheet No. 24, March 2013, Revised October 2016.