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MyPlate snack tips for kids
10 tips for making great tasting snacks
If you're a budding chef, it's easy to create a great tasting snack! Below are some quick ideas that you can make on your own.
- create a yogurt sundae
Top plain, low-fat or fat-free yogurt with fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, like bananas, strawberries, or peaches. Sprinkle whole-grain cereal on top for crunch. - make pita pockets
Stuff a small whole-wheat pita with sliced bell peppers, salsa, and a slice of low-fat cheese. Melt in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. - jazz up your favorite cereal
Make a trail mix! Stir 1/4 cup of unsalted nuts, 1/4 cup of dried raisins or cranberries, and 1/4 cup of whole-grain cereal together. - make a fruit sandwich
Cut an apple into thin slices. Spread peanut butter or almond butter between two slices to create "apple sandwiches." - dip your veggies
Create veggie treats by dipping slices or cucumbers, peppers, and carrots in a low-fat salad dressing or hummus. - pack an after school snack
For a healthy after school snack, keep a fruit cup packed in 100% juice or water in your bag. Some fresh fruit, like bananas or oranges, are also easy to pack and eat any time. - try a piece of cheesy toast!
Toast a slice of whole-wheat bread and top with a slice of your favorite low-fat cheese. - freeze your fruit
For a frozen treat on hot days, try freezing grapes or bananas! Don't forget to peel bananas and pull grapes from the stem before freezing. - power up with 'roll-ups'
Roll a slice of low-salt deli turkey or ham around an apple wedge or around a slice of low-fat cheese. - build a fruit salad
Mix your favorite sliced fruits such as pineapple, grapes, and melon.
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