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Sensible Snacks. Crunchy : Apples and breadsticks Carrot and Celery sticks Green Pepper sticks Zucchini circles Radishes Broccoli Spears Cauliflower Unsalted Rice Cakes. Munchy : Unsalted Sunflower seeds Whole-grain breads or toast Cheery or grape tomatoes
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Sensible Snacks • Crunchy: • Apples and breadsticks • Carrot and Celery sticks • Green Pepper sticks • Zucchini circles • Radishes • Broccoli Spears • Cauliflower • Unsalted Rice Cakes • Munchy: • Unsalted Sunflower seeds • Whole-grain breads or toast • Cheery or grape tomatoes • Low-fat or fat-free yogurt • Bagels • Unsalted nuts • Sweet: • Unsweetened canned Fruit • Thin slice of angel food cake • Baked Apple • Dried Fruit gelatin Gems • Frozen Bananas • Frozen grapes • Fresh Fruit • Unsweetened, low-fat/fat-free yogurt • Thirst quenchers: • Fat Free Milk • Unsweetened Juices • Low sodium tomato or mixed vegetable juice • WATER Healthy snacks are a great way to make sure that kids are getting plenty of nutritious foods every day! Use these tips to encourage healthy eating and snacking at home and beyond KSC Dietetic Interns Carly Lauraine and Haley Lydstone ‘12-’13 For more information on healthy snacks visit ChoosemyPlate.gov, or Heart.org
Trail mix is a great healthy snack that keeps us full and give us energy to do the activities we love!! Here are some ideas for making your own trail mix: Fruit: Craisins Dried Pineapple Figs Banana chips Dried mango Chopped dates Nuts: Whole roasted almonds Candied walnuts Shelled pistachios Cashews Honey-roasted pecans Other goodies: Crystallized ginger Shelled sunflower seeds M&Ms Chex cereal Reese's Pieces Granola Mini pretzels Grape Nuts cereal Wasabi peas Popcorn is a delicious snack that can be easily made at home! It is a fun way to snack in any flavor your choose! Below are some tips for creating yummy popcorn! Try a few dashes of hot sauce with the butter, blend before adding to popped corn. Mix together 3 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ cup cheddar cheese powder, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Indian Corn- 1 teaspoon of curry powder, ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger and a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper Pizza popcorn seasoning: 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon ground, dried oregano and ½ teaspoon dried tomato powder. A real spicy hot- ½ teaspoon chili powder and ¼ teaspoon dried, crushed red peppers. Spritz4 cups of popped, salted popcorn with a ¼ cup of malt vinegar. Tasty Trail Mix & Poppin’ Popcorn