Managing Your Child’s Munchies

When kids come home from school, from their friend’s houses or from playing outside, they are without a doubt always hungry and looking for food! 

Here are some easy, healthy ideas for snacks that will keep your children well-fueled but won’t spoil their dinner.  Most of these can be made ahead of time for a quick grab.

• Serve fresh, cut up fruit (or thawed, frozen mixed fruit) in an ice cream cone, top with whipped cream.
• Spread a little peanut butter and jelly between two vanilla wafers or graham crackers.
• Warm some sandwich meat and cheese on a flour tortilla; fold in half for a quick bite to eat.
• Mix 8 oz. softened cream cheese, ½ cup brown sugar and 1 TB of vanilla extract for a great dip for apples or spread for bagels.
• Alternate fruit, cheese and meat cubes on a lollipop stick to make a fun and healthy snack.
• Have several sealable lunch bags on hand filled with popcorn sprinkled with parmesan cheese.