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Hi, I’m Catherine.
Mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. My passion is creating simple, healthy recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Top 10 Snacks for your Kids School Lunch
After seven years of making school lunch for my kids (many of them you can see here), I now realize I’ve got breakfast, lunch and dinner covered. What about the kids pre-lunch snack, though? I’m the first to admit this is where, in the past, I’ve given it little to no thought. For the longest time, I would toss an apple or banana into their lunch bag, which are totally fine choices, but when Chloe has caught me forgetting to add a snack or laming out with one of these default items I knew I had to change my ways. I came up with a list of my Top 10 Snack Foods For Your Kid’s School Lunch to help inspire all of us (myself included!)
When it comes to snacking, I try to remember to offer a variety of foods through the week to satisfy my kid’s cravings. I know that Chloe loves smooth foods, like a smoothie or applesauce pouches, and Kenya leans towards crunch, so I keep that in mind when packing their snacks. And these options aren’t just for the morning. You can offer them in your kid’s lunchbox, post-lunch, pre-dinner or any time of the day that you want something to tide them over to the next meal and fill your kids’ little bellies with a wholesome treat!
Below are a few of some of my favorite, simple, tasty snacks to give my kids throughout the day.
- Cheese sticks
- Hummus + veggies
- Rainbow Pops
- Turkey Cheese roll ups
- Fruit kebobs (strawberries/ melon balls/ grapes/ banana/etc.)
- DIY trail mix (nuts, dried fruits, dye free m&m’s)
- Popcorn with nutritional yeast
- Teddy Bear Toast
- Squeeze Pouches - An easy way to get fruits and veggies on the go!
- Greek yogurt (with berries/granola and /or honey)
- Banana Dog Bites
(I actually have 11 because I couldn't narrow the list!)
