
Savvy Snacking
By:
Light & Tasty Magazine
With some planning, imagination and know-how, it's a cinch to offer little ones tasty treats while keeping sugary temptations out of the house.
Quick simple snacks like fresh strawberries are ideal and don't involve a lot of ingredients that add up in calories. Plus, preparing a healthy snack with your child is a great way to teach him or her about making positive food choices. Kids are also more likely to enjoy a nutritious morsel if they have a hand in preparing it.
The next time you want to fix a treat that's low in fat, calories or sugar, consider the following ideas, many of which come from the American Dietetic Association.
- Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter
- Microwaved low-fat popcorn
- Trail mix made with breakfast cereal, raisins and pretzels
- Light yogurt with low-fat granola
- Half of a whole wheat bagel with fruit preserves
- Berry smoothies
- Chopped veggies with light salad dressing for dipping
- Mixed nuts combined with dried fruit
- Fruit juice (Check the label to make sure the product is 100% juice.)
- Apple slices and cheese cubes
Article first published in Taste of Home's Light & Tasty magazine.