Snack Time: Toddler-Approved

Mostly on this blog I share what we eat for dinner. To switch things up a bit I thought I would share some things we typically eat throughout the rest of the day.

Here are some healthy snack ideas that the kids (and myself) love to munch on...that is, when we aren't chowing down on Cheez Its, fruit snacks, and bunny grahams.

First, our all-time favorite snack: Avocado Toast (we have this for lunch a lot as well). Toasted Ezekiel bread spread with 1/4 a mashed avocado and sprinkled with a little salt.

Next up: Behold! The power of the vegetable box! If I told my kids we were going to just snack on celery and broccoli they would probably run away screaming. But if I put a variety of veggies into a Tupperware container, set it on the table and call it our "appetizer" they inhale it like it is a plate of bacon (or cookies?). I don't know what the deal is...maybe the variety, maybe the fancy name? What I do know, is that it is pure magic. Sometimes I make a dip (1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese), or we have it with hummus, or just plain. We like carrots, celery, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and cucumbers.

Another household favorite is chips and salsa. I usually get the baked Tostitos, although I will branch out and buy the natural blue corn chips every now and then. L especially loves her salsa.

And of course, the dairy segment. You cant be a proper 'Sconnie without a fridge full of dairy snacks. The kids lovelovelove cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and cheese sticks.

Other items not pictured are: wasabi soy almonds (they are awesome), popcorn, cashews, pretzel rods dipped in peanut butter, and any type of fruit they can get their hands on (I like to keep a bunch washed and/or cut in the fridge so it is easy to grab).

Or...you could just go all-out and throw yourselves a fancy tea party. For those days when you are feeling really top drawer.

Mostly on this blog I share what we eat for dinner. To switch things up a bit I thought I would share some things we typically eat throughout the rest of the day.

Here are some healthy snack ideas that the kids (and myself) love to munch on...that is, when we aren't chowing down on Cheez Its, fruit snacks, and bunny grahams.

First, our all-time favorite snack: Avocado Toast (we have this for lunch a lot as well). Toasted Ezekiel bread spread with 1/4 a mashed avocado and sprinkled with a little salt.

Next up: Behold! The power of the vegetable box! If I told my kids we were going to just snack on celery and broccoli they would probably run away screaming. But if I put a variety of veggies into a Tupperware container, set it on the table and call it our "appetizer" they inhale it like it is a plate of bacon (or cookies?). I don't know what the deal is...maybe the variety, maybe the fancy name? What I do know, is that it is pure magic. Sometimes I make a dip (1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese), or we have it with hummus, or just plain. We like carrots, celery, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, sugar snap peas, bell peppers, and cucumbers.

Another household favorite is chips and salsa. I usually get the baked Tostitos, although I will branch out and buy the natural blue corn chips every now and then. L especially loves her salsa.

And of course, the dairy segment. You cant be a proper 'Sconnie without a fridge full of dairy snacks. The kids lovelovelove cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and cheese sticks.

Other items not pictured are: wasabi soy almonds (they are awesome), popcorn, cashews, pretzel rods dipped in peanut butter, and any type of fruit they can get their hands on (I like to keep a bunch washed and/or cut in the fridge so it is easy to grab).

Or...you could just go all-out and throw yourselves a fancy tea party. For those days when you are feeling really top drawer.