Healthy Snack Ideas

Don’t forget snacks!

Snacks can be a great time to include nutritious foods and drinks. For children, to get the variety of nutrients they need for growth and development, they need snacks a few times a day. Include at least one or two snacks in the lunch bag.

Apple slices and cheese.
Yogurt topped with a sauce made with local berries.
Carrot and turnip strips with hummus for dip.
Fruit salad made with fresh, frozen or canned fruits and whole grain crackers.
Whole grain cereal with milk topped with fresh or frozen berries.
Homemade whole-grain muffin, cheese and grapes.
Hard-boiled egg and an orange.
Pitsik with whole grain crackers.

If you are preparing snacks for children under the age of four, some foods need to be modified to reduce the risk of choking. For more information click here.