Quick and Healthy Snacks

As students and parents get back into the swing of school, it is time to start thinking about quick and easy snacks to refuel you or your kids throughout the day!

Here are a few quick snack options that you can make:

• Cucumbers, carrots, and celery with hummus
• Apple and peanut butter or greek yogurt
• Rice cakes with peanut butter (optional addition: honey)
• Banana and peanut butter on whole wheat bread
• Avocado on whole wheat bread
• Low fat/ low sugar granola bar
• Fruit skewers
• Make your own trail mix (nuts, seeds, popcorn, pretzels, chocolate chips)

Check out our other blog post on smart snacking, how to reduce dietary fat, and getting the right amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet.

For more information on healthy snacks, recipes and menus, visit choosemyplate.org.