40 Quick Healthy Snacks

1. Low-fat Yogurt with fruit or a bit of granola on top.

2. Whole-wheat pretzels dipped in spicy mustard.

3. Rice cakes – Spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.

4. Whole wheat cheese sandwich – Cut it in half for a smaller snack.

5. Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla – Skip the mayonnaise and fill it up with plenty of lettuce and tomatoes instead.

6. Fruit salad – Cut up a bunch of fresh fruit and drizzle it with a bit of lemon juice as a natural preservative. Keep the fruit handy in the fridge to make it easy to grab instead of chips or sweets.

7. Fresh fruit – Great portable fruit includes apples, pears, peaches and bananas.

8. Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise – Add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots, and tomatoes for added nutrition.

9. Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.

10. Celery sticks topped with cream cheese or peanut butter and raisins

11. Dried nuts and raisins mix – For added interest, include a few M&Ms for your kids and call it “Trail Mix”. Low-sugar, dry cereal works well in this also.

12. Raw veggies – Goes great with low-fat ranch dip.

13. Salad (pack dressing separately) – Customize it with your favorite raw vegetables, sandwich meats, cheeses and egg for a filling snack or lunch.

14. Baked tortilla chips and salsa – Easy to pack. Be sure to look for a low-sodium version of the tortilla chips.

15. Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla – Add some chicken or turkey if desired.

16. Pita bread – Fill with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.

17. Fruit smoothie – Make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt. Carry this with you in an insulated mug.

18. Cut up fruit – Fruits such as apple and pear slices go great with low-fat fruit or vanilla yogurt to dip.

19. Air popped popcorn – Always a great snack, but be sure to choose a brand with low sodium and no butter.

20. Cup of dry low-sugar cereal – You can package these in small sized sandwich (zippered) bags as a great (almost) mess-free portable snack.

Find meal planning and more healthy snacks at After School Snacks.

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