Snack Ideas For Kids That Won t Wreck Mom s Diet
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Snack Ideas for Kids That Won't Derail Mom's Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging, especially for moms with kids. As a weight loss consultant, I've noticed that many moms flawlessly stick to a nutritious eating plan?"until the kids come home from school or during school lunch prep. The allure of kids' snacks can be tough to resist, often leading to unintended calorie consumption.
Supermarket snacks like chips, crackers, and sodas are quick and convenient for lunchboxes but pose a challenge to any weight loss plan. These snacks are typically high in fat, sugar, and calories, making it easy to consume an extra 500 calories without realizing it.
To help you avoid these pitfalls, here are 20 kid-friendly snack ideas that will keep everyone satisfied and your diet on track:
1. Fruity Jelly Cups: Chop canned pears or other fruits in natural juice and mix with low-calorie jelly. Store in individual containers with lids.
2. Veggie Sticks with Dip: Serve crisp vegetable sticks with ranch, satay, sweet chili, or tomato sauce.
3. Celery Boats: Fill celery sticks with cottage cheese and top with raisins or chopped nuts.
4. Cheese and Nut Mix: Combine low-fat cheese cubes, nuts, and dried fruits in a small bag or wrap.
5. Veggie Wraps: Roll thin slices of carrot and celery with grated cheese in a slice of cold meat. Secure with a toothpick.
6. Frozen Orange Quarters: Freeze quartered oranges and store in plastic bags for a fruity ice pop.
7. Meatball Surprise: Prepare extra meatballs when making meatloaf. Serve cold with a toothpick and pineapple slice.
8. Mini Crustless Quiches: Make crustless quiches in a muffin tray for a tasty, healthy snack.
9. Chilled Fruit Surprise: Mix sliced strawberries, bananas, kiwi, watermelon, and grapes. Store in a sealed container with apple juice and freeze.
10. Rice Cakes: Top rice cakes with mashed avocado and banana sprinkled with cinnamon, or avocado, tomato, and sprouts.
11. Egg and Crispbread: Serve chopped hard-boiled egg with low-fat mayo on crispbread.
12. Leaf Wraps: Wrap a cheese stick, celery stick, and carrot stick in a lettuce leaf. Wrap in foil to keep them fresh.
13. Yogurt Tubs: Include a tub of yogurt as a simple, healthy snack.
14. Mini Cheese and Crackers: Pair Baby Bell Cheese with low-fat crackers.
15. Stuffed Dates: Fill pitted dates with low-fat cream cheese.
16. Quick Filo Sausage Rolls: Wrap a quality sausage in filo pastry, brush with egg, and bake. These can be frozen for later.
17. Chicken Strips: Use fresh chicken breast strips instead of sausage, with a favorite dipping sauce.
18. Pita Pizzas: Spread pita bread with tomato paste and toppings like tomato, ham, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with low-fat cheese and grill.
19. Fruity Kebabs: Skewer bite-sized seasonal fruits.
20. Tuna Kits: Pack a small tuna tin, crispbread, and a sachet of mayonnaise for a DIY sandwich at school.
Remember, fresh is best for both you and your children. By replacing prepackaged snacks with these healthier options, you'll support both your weight loss journey and your kids' well-being.
© 2004 Kim Beardsmore
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