As children head back to school, it’s important to remember a few simple ways to help fuel their busy days. Regular meals and snacks can support learning, playing, and growing bodies, while providing the nutrients children need for steady energy throughout the day.
Every child has different preferences, so there is no “perfect” option. Instead, focus on variety, consistency, and enjoyment. Creating positive food experiences can help children feel fueled while building a healthy relationship with food.
Choose Balanced Snack Ideas
Consider offering foods with both protein and carbohydrates.
· String cheese and fruit.
· Whole grain crackers and cheese.
· Pretzels with chocolate hummus.
· Graham crackers with sun butter.
· Celery, sun butter, and raisins.
· Whole grain English muffin with sun butter and honey.
· Pretzels and cottage cheese.
· Granola bar or protein bar.
· Energy bites (see recipe below).
· Greek yogurt and fruit.
· Drinkable yogurt and fruit.
· Sargento Balanced Breaks.
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No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed
- 1 cup of sun butter or peanut butter
Directions
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
- Mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate mixture for 20 minutes.
- Roll mixture into bite size balls (about 24) and refrigerate for 1 week.
Recipe makes: 24 bites
Nutrition Information:
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Recipe adapted from:
No Bake Energy Bites Recipe By Leah Hintz
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