Co-op suggests that snack consist of three of the following four groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Which three groups is totally up to you and your child. Co-op discourages the use of refined sugar and instead promotes more nutritious choices. The following is just a brief list of suggestions, but feel free to be as creative as you like. There is also a proposed snack list on the bulletin board to help with ideas. Please note any allergies the children may have in your class or children who are vegetarians. This information is posted in the kitchen.
Snack Ideas
Fruits
Apples, cherries, peaches, oranges, kiwi, nectarines, grapes, pears, bananas, raisins, pineapple, dried cranberries, melons, pears, berries, applesauce
Vegetables
Broccoli, popcorn, marinara sauce, cauliflower, corn muffins, celery, pickles, salsa, carrots, cucumbers, olives, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, green, red or yellow peppers
Grains
Pretzels, Chex mix, crackers, pizza, muffins, breakfast/cereal bars, pasta, dry cereal, bread or cheese sticks with sauce, bagels and cream cheese, quick breads (apple, pumpkin, zucchini, etc.), bread with spread
Protien
Hummus, lunch meat rolls, sandwiches, yogurt, nuts, bean dip, soybeans, trail mix, peanut butter, cottage cheese, cheese (string, cubed or sliced)
Proposed Combinations
Here are some proposed snack combinations to consider:
- Crackers, Peanut Butter, Apple Slices and Carrots
- Bagels, Cream Cheese, Celery and Raisins
- Banana Bread, Strawberries, Yogurt and Grapes
- Tortillas, Salsa, String Cheese and Orange Slices
- Popcorn, Applesauce, Broccoli/Carrots with Dip
- Wheat Thins, Cheddar Cheese, Strawberries and Celery
- Pumpkin Muffins, Carrots and Fruit Cocktail
- Pita Bread, Bean Dip, Apples and Cantaloupe
- PBJ Sandwiches, Clementine oranges and Carrots
- Toasted Oats (Cheerios), Bananas and Milk
- Pretzels, Blueberries, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes and Dip
- Saltines, Peanut Butter, Watermelon and Cucumber Slices
- Zucchini Bread, Edamame(soy) Beans and Apples
- Wheat Bread, Butter, Bananas and Strawberries
- Tortillas, Cream Cheese, Ham Slices and Apples
- PB&J Sandwiches, Orange Slices and Carrots with Dip
- Life Cereal, Bananas and Milk
- Corn Bread, Butter, Apples and Cheese Slices
- Popcorn, Applesauce, Peanuts in shell and Crackers