Easy/healthy snack ideas?

MamaSam · 08-06-2014, 10:41 AM

I'm looking for some things that don't take a ton of effort to make and will store well. Any ideas? Or are there decent pre-made snacks I can find at the store?

Aerynne · 08-06-2014, 11:30 AM

I freeze healthier cookie dough in little balls- it's so easy to pop a dozen out and bake them (I bake them at 350 from frozen- no thawing required). I make whole wheat peanut butter (or sometimes almond butter) oatmeal chocolate chip craisin cookies and can give you the recipe if you like.

I pre cut up vegetables and fruit sometimes. Everyone talks about apples turning brown but they still taste fine and my kids eat them so I don't see the big deal.

I also cut sweet potatoes into fry shapes in advance, then when I want to eat them I put them on a cookie sheet and bake them. They are very yummy!

Mason jar salads are good.

mamacat · 08-06-2014, 11:41 AM

Fruit of some kind and nut butter? Yogurt and granola if you eat dairy.String cheese.

charla · 08-06-2014, 01:07 PM

Raspberries
Grapes
Cutie oranges
Frozen blueberries
Cucumber slices
Celery and cream cheese or pb
Any cut up veggies with a homemade dip
Tortilla chips with salsa
Cheese slices or cubes
Pita chips or veggies and hummus
Popcorn

08-06-2014, 10:41 AM	#1
MamaSam Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 676	Easy/healthy snack ideas? I'm looking for some things that don't take a ton of effort to make and will store well. Any ideas? Or are there decent pre-made snacks I can find at the store?

08-06-2014, 11:30 AM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Easy/healthy snack ideas? I freeze healthier cookie dough in little balls- it's so easy to pop a dozen out and bake them (I bake them at 350 from frozen- no thawing required). I make whole wheat peanut butter (or sometimes almond butter) oatmeal chocolate chip craisin cookies and can give you the recipe if you like. I pre cut up vegetables and fruit sometimes. Everyone talks about apples turning brown but they still taste fine and my kids eat them so I don't see the big deal. I also cut sweet potatoes into fry shapes in advance, then when I want to eat them I put them on a cookie sheet and bake them. They are very yummy! Mason jar salads are good. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

08-06-2014, 11:41 AM	#3
mamacat Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,473	Re: Easy/healthy snack ideas? Fruit of some kind and nut butter? Yogurt and granola if you eat dairy.String cheese. __________________ ~Catherine~ Mama to 5: C W C J S And Grandma to 3: A ,K and baby C

08-06-2014, 01:07 PM	#4
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,667	Re: Easy/healthy snack ideas? Raspberries Grapes Cutie oranges Frozen blueberries Cucumber slices Celery and cream cheese or pb Any cut up veggies with a homemade dip Tortilla chips with salsa Cheese slices or cubes Pita chips or veggies and hummus Popcorn __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

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