I could do with a little jolt of snacky inspiration. I have to admit I've gotten myself into a snack-rut lately and I've reached the point where when I'm in the market I don't see anymore. I used to go walk through the aisles and be inspired -- I'd always find something good and varied to feed my kids after school.
Now I feel stuck with my old staples. Miss M will eat all the cucumbers dusted with a sprinkling of salt, and B will snarf all the pita and hummus.
Other stand-bys in our house are edamame, raw veggies with "dipping sauce" (mayo/ketchup/spices), fresh fruit (seasonal), and graham crackers with milk. I never thought I'd ever get sick of edamame, but I have.
If you've got any fresh and healthy snack-time suggestions, won't you please share them here in the comments? I'm sure my kids'd be very appreciative :-)
rice cakes with fruit puree dips or any dip or spread your child likes, cheese and apple cubes, celery with cream cheese, wholegrain fruit muffins,pitta bread grilled and sliced with dips, nuts and raisins...will have to think some more. I have the same problem trying to come up with healthy after school snacks and packed lunch fillers!
Karen t
Posted by: karen | May 15, 2007 at 11:21 PM
My kids love those ww mini pitas with cream cheese. Cheese and crackers or quesadillas, depending on their mood :) My kids get snacks at preschool, but it's mostly just cut up fruit with the occasional sandwhich, you are already way ahead of us. My picky eater actually likes radishes.
Posted by: Nicole | May 15, 2007 at 11:49 PM
These are great suggestions, thanks!!
Posted by: Veronique | May 16, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Thanks for stopping by My Nesting place. i love your blog and will add you to my links and visit often. I have a two yr old and a 4 year old...I love all your ideas!
Posted by: Donna | May 18, 2007 at 08:38 PM
Your snack platter looks much better than mine! lol!! I need some new ideas too!
Posted by: Jenny-up the hill | May 21, 2007 at 12:03 PM
How about celery with peanut butter? Celery with blue cheese? Apples and cheddar. Digestive biscuits and cheddar (veddy English).
Posted by: Abbie King | May 22, 2007 at 10:24 AM
I think my kids must be the only ones in the world who think celery is weird -- I'll have to give it a try with peanut-butter :-)
And I haven't done apples with cheese in forever -- Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Veronique | May 22, 2007 at 10:43 AM
All three of my kids like sliced banana sprinkled with sunflower seeds and mini chocolate chips...
Posted by: Jennifer | July 17, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Thank you for the interesting information! I have a picky eater kid and your post gave me some new ideas! Thank you!
Posted by: michael jones | November 21, 2007 at 09:01 AM