Snacks are a great way to provide quick energy for people on the go. Healthy snacks supplement meals by helping to provide the nutrients and energy growing bodies need. Offer foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and dairy, rather that sugary treats and beverages filled with empty calories.
When providing snacks for a classroom or sports team, it is best to avoid product containing nuts, peanuts, and peanut butter to prevent complications for children with allergies |
Beverages |
Grab & Go Snacks |
Water |
Fresh Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Clementines, Grapes, Bananas |
100% Fruit Juice |
Raisins or dried fruit mix |
Pretzels or Soft Pretzels |
Vegetable Juice |
Fruit snacks made with fruit |
Mini bagels/ Low fat cream cheese |
Low-Fat or Fat-Free Milk |
Prepackaged natural applesauce |
Low-fat crackers |
Low-Fat or Fat-Free Flavored Milk |
Individual canned fruit (light syrup) |
Low-fat popcorn |
Sports Drinks such as Gatorade or PowerAde |
Trail Mix (no nuts) |
Graham Crackers |
Low Fat Cheese |
Yogurt or Pudding |
Frozen Juice bars |
Veggies and low-fat dip |
Hard boiled eggs |
Cheese Sticks |
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Low Sugar cereals |
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