Healthy Snacks

 

Snacks are a great way to provide quick energy for people on the go.  Healthy snacks supplement meals by helping to provide the nutrients and energy growing bodies need.  Offer foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and dairy, rather than sugary treats and beverages filled with empty calories.  When providing snacks for a classroom or sports team, it is best to avoid products containing nuts, peanuts and peanut butter to prevent complications for children with allergies.

 

Beverages

Water

100% fruit juice

Vegetable juice

Low fat or fat free milk

Low fat or fat free flavored milk

Sport drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade

Grab-and-go snacks

Fresh fruit:  Apples, Oranges,

Clementines, Grapes, Bananas

Raisins or dried fruit mix

Fruit snacks made with fruit

Prepackaged natural applesauce

Individual canned fruit (light syrup)

Trail mix (no nuts)

Pretzels or Soft Pretzels

Mini bagels/lowfat cream cheese

Low fat crackers

Low fat popcorn

Graham crackers

Low sugar cereals

Cheese sticks

Low fat cheese

Yogurt or Pudding

Frozen juice bars

Hard boiled eggs

Veggies and low fat dip