Fun Snack Ideas

Mix and Match Snack Ideas

  • String cheese stick
  • Whole grain pretzels
  • Popcorn (with or without seasoning such as parmesan cheese or chili powder)
  • Hard boiled egg(s)
  • Greek or Regular Yogurt (If desired, add granola, sunflower seeds and/or berries)
  • Fruit Smoothie:  ½ cup frozen berries, ½ cup yogurt, & 1 cup
  • ice cubes
  • Edamame
  • Fresh Fruit (apples, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, grapes)
  • Canned Fruit (no sugar added)- peaches, pears, pineapple
  • Dried Fruit (apricots, raisins, cranberries)
  • Wasabi peas
  • Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, pecans)
  • Seeds (sunflower, Chia)
  • Tortilla chips with salsa or
  • bean dip
  • Frozen fruit bar
  • Vegetable soup with crackers
  • Caprese Salad (1 oz Mozzarella cheese, 1 medium tomato, drizzled with 1 tsp balsamic vinegar)
  • Peanut butter or cream cheese and celery sticks
  • Whole grain crackers and cheese
  • Apple slices with peanut butter
  • Hummus with pita bread or carrots, cucumbers or sugar
  • snap peas
  • Whole Grain English muffin and nut butter
  • Avocado on whole wheat toast
  • Cottage cheese with fresh or canned fruit
  • Cereal & milk
  • Granola bar
  • Guacamole & bell peppers 
  • Oatmeal with dried fruit or nuts
  • Tuna salad pouch & whole
  • grain crackers 
  • Kale chips
  • Fruit & cheese mini kabobs
  • Whole wheat bread with nut butter and jelly
  • Graham crackers and milk
  • Cinnamon applesauce and nuts
  • Pumpkin Smoothie: 6 oz plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup canned pumpkin, ¼ tsp pumpkin spice and 1 Tbsp honey
  • Turkey or Tuna Sandwich
  • Trail Mix
  • 1 Hard-cooked egg & 1 Tbsp mayo & 1 slice whole wheat bread
  • Cottage cheese topped with cucumber, tomato, & avocado
  • Roasted Garbanzo Beans (with seasoning if desired: parmesan cheese and garlic) 

Snack Tips

  • Serve snacks on a plate or in a bowl
  • Divide snacks into snack-size baggies if you’re on the go
  • Limit eating while watching TV, reading or being on the computer
  • Plan snacks ahead of time to avoid getting overly hungry
  • For a satisfying snack, try to include protein and high fiber choices