Not only are these snacks healthy, most of them make great "grab and go" snacks for the whole family. Here are some ideas for healthy snacks:
Keep a bowl of fruit on your table within easy reach for the children. Fruit is so much better for them to snack on that sugary candies, cakes, and cookies.
"Kids love to snack, and the good news is that snacking is important to a child's well being. Children are growing and developing rapidly.
The following come in response to Frugal's post . . .
If you're like me, nightly nibbles are hard to resist when watching evening TV. To eliminate the negative feelings I was having about all the fat in most snack foods, I have started snacking on whole grain cereals.
I keep one of those little plastic baskets used for organizing in a cupboard that my kids can reach. This basket is filled with snacks that I feel they can eat without me knowing or are healthy alternatives to treats.
Sunflower seeds are so wonderful. They are full of zinc, which means they will add zing to your life. Plus they will add sunshine to your personality. I am talking about the salted shelled variety here.
I recently was given a bag filled with the plastic baby food containers. The containers are the type that have a clear plastic snap on lid and are typically sold in a twin pack.
If you're like me and always want to run to the vending machine and have a sweet or salty snack, then this tip is for you! I always keep a bag of trail mix or dried fruit in my desk drawers so anytime I'm hungry, I can save myself from picking an unhealthy snack.
If you are looking to have a sandwich without all of the carbs, make one of these delicious apple "sandwiches". Apple slices replace the bread and it is filled with peanut butter.
Ice cream cones don't have to be used for only scoops of ice cream. This page is about making healthy ice cream cone snacks.