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HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR SCHOOL SNACKS & CELEBRATIONS

FRUITS

apples, applesauce, apple slices  

grapes

orange slices

raisins  

dried fruits (apricot, cherries, etc.)  

strawberries  

pears

watermelon  

grape or cherry tomatoes  

pineapple  

cantaloupe  

VEGGIES

carrots

celery

cucumber  

green peppers

DIPS

peanut butter ***(check on possible allergies to peanuts in the class)

cream cheese

bean dip

salsa

guacamole

yogurt

low fat cool whip

apple butter

MISC.

hard boiled eggs

cheese sticks

cheese and crackers

cheese cut in shapes

Laughing Cow cheese wedges

Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches

Healthy Choice fudge bars

granola bars

animal crackers

WHOLE GRAINS

low fat graham crackers

rice cakes

low fat pop corn

whole grain crackers

whole grain pretzels

whole grain pita chips

fig newtons

baked chips

whole wheat crackers and toppings - try sliced cheese, cream cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, peanut butter, peanut butter and jelly, or pepperoni

celery and/or carrots with dip - popular dips among kids may include ranch, hummus, creamy italian dressing, bean dip, cream cheese, and other soft cheeses. Try other raw vegetables too, like cucumbers, zucchini and bell pepper slices.

ants on a log – peanut butter on celery sticks sprinkled with raisins

rice cake pizzas – caramel corn rice cakes with low fat cool whip and sliced bananas or strawberries are fun for kids to assemble

fresh fruit kabobs - different varieties of melon cut into chunks, whole strawberries and pineapple wedges are fun and colorful. Use rounded toothpicks to let kids make their own kabobs or mix several fruits together to make a quick fruit salad; add a dollop of fat free whipped topping.

apple slices and dip - use an apple slicer or cut into slices with a knife and sprinkle with a little lemon juice to keep them from turning brown. Serve with peanut butter, fat free whipped topping, yogurt, sugar free caramel dip, or other fruit dips.

vanilla yogurt colored with sprinkles – i.e. green for St. Patricks Day

veggie and cheese kabobs

tortilla roll ups and pinwheels - spread with peanut butter or peanut butter and jelly, roll up then slice into 1" pieces to make pinwheels. use a layer of cream cheese and a slice or two of turkey or ham, or layer with spreadable cheese and various vegetables, roll up and eat.

trail mix - make your own by mixing together peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, mini pretzels, granola, and other sweet and salty ingredients. Keep the high sugar sweets to a minimum.

granola & yogurt - granola makes a great snack on its own, but it's also very tasty when you stir it into a container of yogurt. Look for different flavors available at your local grocer.

pretzel sticks & cheese - cut your child's favorite cheese(s) into cubes and give him pretzel sticks to pick them up with. Safer than toothpicks and edible too. You can also try dipping pretzels in cheese sauce or bean dip.

popcorn - make the light butter or unbuttered kind and sprinkle with parmesan cheese while it's still hot. Try season salt, cinnamon sugar, and anything else you can think of to spice it up.

bagels, toast, english muffins - spread bagels with different flavored cream cheese and cut into bite sized wedges. Make toast and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, cut into triangles. Toast an english muffin and spread with peanut butter and jelly or layer with a slice of cheese.

cereal - toasted "O's", fruit circles, and other finger cereals and great as a snack. You don't have to limit a bowl of cereal to breakfast, this makes a fun and different snack for hungry kids as well.

bananas and peanut butter - slice a banana lengthwise down the middle. Spread each slice with peanut butter. Cut into bite size pieces and serve with round toothpicks or pretzels.

parfaits - layer fresh cut up fruit with yogurt and a little granola. Your kids will think they are getting dessert!

sugar free gelatin and puddings - if you do need a quick to grab snack sugar free gelatins and puddings are much better than a handful of chocolate cookies. Check the jello box on how to make jello shapes for a special holiday snack. 

rice cakes - serve plain or spread with peanut butter or Nutella (chocolate and hazelnut spread). Rice cakes come in many varieties and flavors.

pita wedges & hummus - cut a pita pocket into small wedges, warm in the microwave and spread with cream cheese or your favorite hummus.

graham crackers - graham crackers are a tasty substitution for cookies. They are perfect for spreading peanut butter or dipping into applesauce.

tortilla chips & salsa - serve unsalted tortilla chips with salsa.

pita pocket stuffers - fill pita pockets with cheese and ham, turkey and lettuce, or even bananas and peanut butter