Many, many, many of you have emailed or left comments asking what on earth I feed my family for snacks since we try to avoid packaged crackers and other “stuff”. (See my list of the ingredients we try to avoid eating.)
Snacks are one of the most difficult foods to come up with, in my opinion. Especially when it seems that all afternoon I seem to be bombarded with, “Mama, I’m hungry again.”
One thing we’re working on is simply to encourage our kids to just eat more at meal time…and that seems to be working somewhat. But really…they do get hungry between meals. They can’t help it. They’re growing boys. (With hollow legs.)
I have found that I really have to think ahead and try to be prepared when it comes to snacks. Otherwise, I get frustrated when they ask me for one. (Like it’s their fault they’re starving again.)
Here’s a list of foods that I feel great about offering as snacks…
*Fresh fruit or veggies (of course)
*Homemade tortillas with peanut butter and honey or jelly or other yummy things inside
*Muffins or quick breads
~Applesauce bread
~Orange Muffins
~Chocolate swirl muffins
*Homemade bread and butter
*Whole wheat soft pretzels
*Nuts
*Popcorn with coconut oil and sea salt…or sprinkled with parmesan cheese
*Mudballs
*Milkshakes (recipe coming soon)
*Applesauce
*Homemade wheat crackers
*Homemade graham crackers (recipe coming soon) (oh so…yummy!!)
*Yogurt with fruit
*Breakfast cookies
*Breakfast bars
*Slushies
~Strawberry-Peach
~Pineapple-Orange
*Smoothies
*A treat made with natural sugars and whole wheat flour
There really are some great choices for snacks out there that provide your family with nutrition!
What kinds of things do you make for your kids for snacks?
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