When the kids arrive home hungry after a day of school and dinner’s not ready to hit the table just yet, fuel the family with one (or all) of these wholesome snacks. From air-popped popcorn and yogurt bowls to fresh fruit and roasted nuts, there’s sure to be something healthy and filling for every type of eater.
 Nutty Jumbles
Nuts are packed with healthy fats that will stave off hunger until dinnertime. These gluten-free clusters of almonds, pecans and walnuts are sweetened with brown sugar to create a tasty snack. |
 Apple SandwichesSuper-simple to make and healthy to eat, these breadless sandwiches make great snacks any time of day. Peanut butter is the good stuff that holds the treats together. |
 Ranch-Style Dip with DippersThis recipe is designed for young chefs to prepare. Moms and Dads: take your kids on a shopping trip to the farmers’ market and let them choose their favorite vegetables to use as the dippers. |
 Parmesan and Black Pepper PopcornGrated Parmesan, pepper and olive oil deliver maximum flavor to a classic treat, air-popped popcorn. |
| Oven-Baked Carrot Fries Carrots get sweet and tender when they are baked in the oven. Serve these as a vegetable side for dinner, or enjoy as a snack with your favorite dip. |
| Edamame Snack Edamame, or green soybeans steamed in their pods, are a nutrient-dense yet addictive snack. Season them with sea salt flakes and toasted sesame seeds. |
 Yogurt Parfaits with Berry Jam & Granola
Make homemade granola on a weekend and serve it sprinkled in yogurt parfaits with jam and fresh fruit all week long. You can tailor the granola recipe to your liking: substitute sunflower seeds or chopped pecans for the almonds and dried cranberries for the cherries.
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Good Article
[…] 5. After School – Start with a snack. Then sit down with your child and review the day and what responsibilities are expected before the next day. Designate a specific place where homework is to be done. Be enthusiastic when reviewing your child’s homework. When you show your excitement for the subjects they are learning, it helps reenforce confidence in your child. Ensure them that learning takes time. Encourage your child to be patient and positive. Looking for easy, healthy snack ideas? Check out these 7 wholesome snacks. […]
Fantastic to get healthier options for snacks – I always think these are the hardest to keep healthy! All new ideas are great! I especially love the carrot fries!
[…] 5. After School – Start with a snack. Then sit down with your child and review the day and what responsibilities are expected before the next day. Designate a specific place where homework is to be done. Be enthusiastic when reviewing your child’s homework. When you show your excitement for the subjects they are learning, it helps reenforce confidence in your child. Ensure them that learning takes time. Encourage your child to be patient and positive. Looking for easy, healthy snack ideas? Check out these 7 wholesome snacks. […]
Nice Idea! I’ll try out all these recipes one by one in the coming week. It would be like a variety of snacks and flavours for our young ones.