TOTS & TYKES
PACKING healthy MEALS & SNACKS Getting yourself and your little one off for the day can be very hectic. When thinking about what to pack, try and mix it up between the following food groups: Whole Grains
Fruits
Vegetables
Lean Protein
Dairy:
low-fat or full fat
Mix and match from the following lists to pack healthy, balanced snacks and meals: EASY -TO - PACK CONVENIENCE SNACKS: cheese sticks
small raisin box
pre-packaged guacamole
whole grain cereal
pre-packaged hummus
whole grain crackers
unsweetened applesauce packs or fruit/veggie pouches
mini whole grain rice cakes
small containers of full or low fat yogurt small containers of cottage cheese
washed blueberries and raspberries dipping sauces such as ranch dressing, salsa
This tip is from our Happy Mama Mentor Allison, RD, CBS and mom to Lindsey and Jessica Also available to chat at: happyfamilyorganics/chat
SNACKS WITH SOME PREP REQUIRED:
MINI MEAL IDEAS
hard boiled egg (whole, or cubed)
sandwich cubes on whole grain bread
roasted chick peas
whole grain tortilla roll-up spirals
whole grain pasta with pesto
turkey and cheese roll-ups
whole grain waffle slices
cream cheese and veggies
shredded chicken breast veggies and fruits:
sunbutter (if allowed, this is made from sunflower seeds) and banana slices
peeled cucumber slices sliced cherry tomatoes steamed carrot coins roasted zucchini or squash coins roasted sweet potato spears cooked peas apple or pear slices dried fruit cubes (pitted dates, apricots) sliced grapes sliced strawberries tangerine or clementine pieces melon cubes (make sure they are ripened and soft)
hummus and veggies or hummus with turkey breast hummus filled in a hard boiled egg half (with yolk removed) yogurt parfait (plain yogurt, berries, and layers of granola) overnight oats mini taco bowls that include any of the following: shredded chicken, beans, cubed cheese, whole grain baked chips or small tortilla triangles, cubed avocado with dipping sauce of plain yogurt mixed with salsa (or plain salsa) shredded chicken breast mixed with mashed avocado on whole grain bread triangles