SNACK HELP!

I work at a daycare and there are always tons of tempting foods in the cabinets for snack time.. cheese-its, pretzels, animal crackers, cookies m&m's and the list goes on and on. I bring my own snack to avoid sneaking into the cabinets, but I'm running out of ideas.. I normally bring fruit, mini luna bars, string cheese.. does anyone have any new ideas??

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  • alexveksler
    alexveksler Posts: 409 Member
    I work at a daycare and there are always tons of tempting foods in the cabinets for snack time.. cheese-its, pretzels, animal crackers, cookies m&m's and the list goes on and on. I bring my own snack to avoid sneaking into the cabinets, but I'm running out of ideas.. I normally bring fruit, mini luna bars, string cheese.. does anyone have any new ideas??

    What you describe in the cabinets is poison. It's summer time. Eat fruit that is not available later on. melons, pitches. berries...
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    pepperoni and cheese
    celery and pb
  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    Trail mix!
    Baked tortillas with Guacomole
    Fruit and nut
    Cereal (cold)
    BROCCOLI AND HUMMUS <3
    Corn thins with almond butter and banana

    Umm... I'll see if I can think of more :)
  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    Frozen grapes
    Berries
    Yogurt and gronola (if you can keep it cold)
    Frozen bananas!
    Crackers with cheese
    A platter of veggies, dips, crackers and cheese?

    I think little "Munchie" things help a lot
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Some of my go-to snacks include:

    almonds
    cottage cheese (especially the prepacked 100 calorie packs w/ fruit)
    greek yogurt
    protien bars
    carrots & hummus
    hard boiled eggs
  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    A smoothie!
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    Quacker quakes lots of different flavors but I have only tried the tomato and basil if you are looking for a crunch.

    Sugar free jello or puddings for sweet
  • THANK YOU :) I love all your ideas!
  • kfitzpa
    kfitzpa Posts: 326
    bell pepper strips
  • All that you mention is not good for you especially if you eat it every day. Maybe just treat yourself to one day of eating those bad snacks. other days be sure to take your fruit with you ( I try to make a large fruit salad at the beginning of the week), hummus and cucumber is good and maybe some fiber bars. good luck, be strong!
  • tinkermommc
    tinkermommc Posts: 558 Member
    what's wrong with pretzels and animal crackers? I eat them a couple times a week. Just have to stick to a serving size.

    I do second fruit. I'm a big fan of dried fruit too!
    yogurt
    cucumbers with italian dressing
  • Trail mix!
    Baked tortillas with Guacomole
    Fruit and nut
    Cereal (cold)
    BROCCOLI AND HUMMUS <3
    Corn thins with almond butter and banana

    Umm... I'll see if I can think of more :)

    what is corn thins with almond butter and banana that sounds marvelous !!
  • Silver14
    Silver14 Posts: 141
    Corn thins are like Rice Cakes, but a bit nicer and made from corn! Then add some almond butter (Natural, 100%almonds) and banana :)

    Also almond butter can we bought in the organic or spreads section! (in AUS, it's in woollies!)