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It\u2019s back to school season, and that means extra snack needs for your little ones. I\u2019ve said before and will say again, make healthy eating a family affair. There is no age limit on learning to eat right. So, not only will these snacks make awesome, healthy, filling additions to your kids\u2019 lunches and backpacks, but make some extras for yourself, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Snack Ideas<\/strong><\/td>\nWhat you could use<\/strong><\/td>\nMaking Snack Magic<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trail Mix<\/td>\nNuts, Seeds, Dried Fruit<\/td>\nChocolate Covered Cherry<\/p>\n

Walnuts, pistachios, dried dark cherries, chocolate chips<\/p>\n

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Tropical Treat<\/p>\n

Macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, dried pineapple, pumpkin seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fruit with\u2026<\/td>\nApple, Banana, Strawberry, Grapes<\/p>\n

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Peanut, Almond Butter, Macadamia nut, Sunflower seed butter, Cheese, Nuts<\/td>\n

Cut an apple in half, remove seeds and core, add peanut butter in the middle, then put the apple back \u201ctogether\u201d. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flavored Milk<\/td>\nMilk of choice, flavoring<\/td>\nVanilla Bean Burst<\/p>\n

8 oz milk, \u00bd tsp vanilla, 2-3 tsp maple syrup<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Classic<\/p>\n

8 oz milk, 1 heaping Tbsp cocoa powder, sprinkling of salt, 1 Tbsp maple syrup (shake well)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Crispy Beans<\/td>\nChickpeas (garbanzo beans), Edamame, Pinto beans, Kidney beans<\/p>\n

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Coconut oil, olive oil, flavored oil<\/p>\n

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Spices for flavor combos<\/p>\n

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*Chickpeas, pinto, and kidney beans must be pre-cooked\/canned<\/td>\n

Chickpea Poppers<\/p>\n

1 can chickpeas, drizzle of olive oil, sprinkling of salt, cinnamon, and a small pinch of cayenne. Rinse and thoroughly dry chickpeas. Toss in oil to lightly coat. Add seasonings of choice. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 400*F for about 40 + minutes or until browned and crispy. Shake once during cooking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Crackers and\u2026<\/td>\nCheese, Crackers, Dried Fruit, Nut butter, Graham Crackers, Hard Boiled Egg<\/td>\nThe Cheese \u201cPlate\u201d<\/p>\n

Whole grain crackers, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries<\/p>\n

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PB Perfection<\/p>\n

Peanut butter sandwiched between two graham crackers (try some shredded coconut or Nutella too for added fun!)<\/p>\n

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Granola bars<\/td>\nOats, Seeds, Fruit, Nut Butters, Nuts, Chocolate chips<\/td>\nPB and Chocolate Bars<\/p>\n

2 cups oatmeal, \u00bc cup wheat germ, 8-9 dates finely diced, 5 Tbsp unsweetened apple sauce (about one small container), 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil, 2-3 Tbsp honey, \u00bd Tbsp cocoa powder, \u00bd cup chocolate chips, \u00be cup chopped walnuts, \u00bd cup dried cranberries<\/p>\n

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Mix together. Pat down into an 8×8 pan and bake for 15 minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Aubrey Phelps, MS RDN LDN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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