10 Healthy After School Snacks In A Hurry

Need some quick, easy and healthy after school snack ideas?

Tyler is excited to show you what is in his Snack Box!

The key to making your children’s after school routine successful and stress free is Planning Ahead.

Yes – there is the “P” word again, again and again – maybe if I tell you enough, it will make a difference for you.

You must know what to have on hand – which Tyler has mapped out for you – and make it easy to access.

We keep Tyler’s snack choices simple which lends to super EASY access and meal prep if necessary with flexibility built in so Tyler has a variety of options which keeps his snacks fun and healthy! Oh and PORTABLE – for there will be times when I pick him up from school and we are on our way to practice, game or other after school activity.

Together Tyler and I make sure his after school snacks have

1. Protein

2. Produce

~ Quality Protein – deli meats, eggs, nuts, nut butters, yogurt, milk (typically almond milk, goat milk or organic milk made by Horizon), beef jerky, etc.

~ Produce (think fruits and veggies)

A note on Allergies -

Yes, I am FULLY aware of the fact that there are such things as ALLERGIES. I am simply sharing what WE use and what works for us. If you or your child or even your child’s school is not able to eat NUT products for example….then DON’T. And by no means does the omission of this ingredient mean your choices are limited. There are PLENTY of protein and produce options that you can choose from. New food choices are there when you choose view this from the glass as half FULL rather than empty. Try it. It works.

A note on Carbohydrates

When giving your children carbohydrates – yes fruits and veggies but also breads, cereals, crackers, bars, etc. – be sure to choose carbohydrates high in Fiber and low in sugar. Whole grains in the form of high fiber, low sugar crackers, pretzels, bite sized cereals, etc. Kashi products are great – if you do not have access to Kashi – simply compare labels. My point is to help you avoid typical snack option that are loaded with added sugars, artificial ingredients, high fructose corn syrup and those with 1 gram or Less of fiber.

My rule of thumb: If any snack food is brightly colored and/or has a cartoon character on it – SKIP IT. This is the work of clever marketers attempting to play into the emotions of your children. Do not Fall for it! Do not willingly put this junk in the growing bodies of your children.

TIP: If it is NOT in the house -your children canNOT eat it!

Tyler’s Top 10 Favorite After Snacks

1. Frutabu and almonds

2. Hummus, baby carrots and Kashi crackers

3. Z Bar or Chocolate Peanut Butter Prograde Cravers and apple slices

4. Horizon Yogurt and banana

5. Horizon Milk and bite sized Kashi Cereal

6. PB, wheat pretzels, and apple slices

7. String cheese and bell pepper strips

8. Deli meat roll up and grapes

9. Beef jerky and sliced nectarines

10. Kashi Crackers and Laughing Cow cheese

ALL snack choices are natural, simple and easy!

When you approach creating healthy after school snacks for your children in this manner – it is easy. Just have a few grab and go food items on hand so you can mix and match. As you can see in the video – Tyler has easy access to his snacks.

Too often we make it hard on ourselves by trying to PLEASE our children. Well our children need us to set the example and take control by giving them Healthy Options – for many children do not know what is good for them.

YES….Tyler does eat the not-so-supportive cookies and fruit snacks but NOT every DAY. He actually knows and understands the concept of MODERATION – which he calls “Once in a while”.

Teach your children what this means.

Make the good stuff easily available.

Set the example by eating the good stuff too!

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