Healthy Summer Snacks
Summertime is all about
getting outside and having a good time. When on the go, having portable snacks
is necessary. Other days will be hot and
refreshing snacks will be best. Other
days may be hectic and mess-free snacks will work best. Here are some snack
ideas fors summer when you encounter these situations:
·
Pinwheels.
Spread light cream cheese on a sun-dried-tomato tortilla and top with thinly
sliced ham. Roll up the tortilla and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
·
Popcorn.
Make popcorn in the microwave, on the stove or in an air popper. Skip the
butter and add some parmesan cheese. Or, make it sweet with a little cinnamon
and sugar.
·
Trail mix.
Mix together equal parts cereal, nuts, seeds, pretzels and dry fruit.
Beat the heat
·
Honeydew
Lemon-Lime Ice pops. Puree diced honeydew melon with fresh lime juice and
zest in a food processor. Mix puree with lemon-lime soda. Transfer to popsicle
mold and freeze for 6 hours.
·
Banana
ice cream. Place frozen banana pieces in the bowl of a food
processor fitted with a steel blade. Turn on the machine and process bananas
until they create a frosty, yet creamy puree. Serve immediately and top with
some chopped nuts, fresh fruit, a little chocolate syrup or some peanut
butter; whatever toppings your kids love.
·
Frozen
grapes. Wash grapes and pat dry with a
paper towel. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Place grapes on paper
towels, trying to leave some space between them. Freeze until firm. Eat frozen. Don't let the grapes thaw -- they may
become mushy. *Important: Grapes of any kind can pose a choking hazard
for children ages 3 and under.
Mess-Free
·
Portable
milk. Milk is a great source of calcium and protein. Keep some mini cartons
in the refrigerator.
·
Cheese
sticks. Buy some low-fat mozzarella cheese sticks for an easy and healthy
no-mess snack.
Written by: Lauren Von Drashek-
Dietetic Intern for Brown County UW-Extension
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