Suggestions for Celebrations
that Provide
Healthy,
Nutrient-rich Foods
and Other Ideas
We want to encourage parents to consider healthy snacks and other alternatives. If you think about it, one cookie doesn’t sound bad. But, when you think about it being multiplied many, many times, it is usually a lot of fat and sugars. So, here are a few ideas which work out well with children. Bernie Novak, S.F.N.S.
Director od Nutritional Services
Grains:
Trail Mix
Cereal Mixes
Animal Crackers
Popcorn
Granola Bars
Low Fat Pretzels
Pasta Salad
Bread Sticks with Marinara Sauce for dipping
Bagels and Cream Cheese
Banana, Carrot, or Zucchini Bread
Graham Crackers
Dairy:
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Sliced fruit (nectarines, pears, apples, star fruit, peaches)
Fruit Salad
Apples with caramel dip
Dried Fruit
Applesauce Singles
Strawberries with whipped cream
Fruit Wedges, (watermelon, honeydew, pineapple, cantaloupe, oranges)
Vegetable Tray with a low fat dips
Salsa and low fat chips
Fruit Smoothies
Celery with peanut butter or cheese
Angle food cake with fruit toppings
Vanilla yogurt with berries
Beverages:
Low fat milk
100% fruit Juices
Flavored Waters
Other Non Food Options:
Temporary Tattoos
Notebooks (small)
Small puzzles
Stickers
Crayons
Coloring or activity books
Glow in the dark pendants, bracelets, necklaces.
Bubbles
Small play dough
Colored Chalk
Small puzzles
Monster rings, spider rings, or other toy favors
Pencils, pencil toppers, erasers
Protein items:
Low Salt Nut Assortments
Pizza with low fat toppings
Salami, Cheese, and whole grain crackers
Low Fat beef or turkey jerky
Peanut butter with apples or celery
Dairy Products:
String Cheese
Small packages of cheese
Low Fat Pudding Cups
Cheese Quesadillas
Low Fat Milk (flavored or plain)
Yogurt in a tube or cup
Cottage Cheese Singles
We hope that you have an enjoyable and healthy celebration.
