It’s so important that children get proper nourishment. But during the summer it is easy to get off track with ice cream, water ice and other sugary snacks. But if you keep some guilt-free snacks around the house you can make sure your children get the right fuel for the lon g, activity-filled summer days. Here are some suggestions for high-power guilt-free snack options
100 Calorie Snack Packs
100 calorie snack packs have become quite popular. Pretzels, gram crackers, cookies and other snacks come in easy to store, on-the-go packages. Just throw a few in your bag and take off with your children for a day at the park. Since they are pre-measured to exactly 100 calories you don’t have to worry about what your child is eating.
Better Than Fruit – Dried Fruit
Dried fruit comes in all shapes and sizes, banana chips, strawberries and of course, raisins not only taste like candy but they are portable. Unlike regular fruit they don’t need refrigeration so they are good for camping and long trips in the car and they have a long shelf life.
Yogurt Parfait or Smoothie
Cold and tasty, these treats are a fantastic substitute for ice cream. Add your favorite fruits and berries into the mix and you have a healthy treat that your child will beg you for. Smoothies can also be a great fix for that milkshake craving.
Carrots or Celery and Low Fat Dressing
Just cut them up and leave them in the fridge for the kids to munch on. This can serve as a great light summer lunch or a snack. Best of all it’s pre-made so mom doesn’t have to heat up the kitchen on a hot summer day.
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