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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.