I love snacks! I will admit…I’m a constant snacker. I eat breakfast, then a snack or two, then a lunch, then a snack or two, etc. My daughter seems to have taken after me as she is usually always found in the kitchen begging me to open the snack cabinet.
I’ve compiled a great list of snack foods that are EASY to grab, or EASY to prepare. I know as a busy parent, there leaves little time for prep some days and it’s just a good rule of thumb to have certain staple snack items in the house for those times when you’re starving and need something in a pinch (that don’t include potato chips or cookies, as much as we want them!):
- Yogurt: easy to carry and transport. Choose those that are low in sugar or else it doesn’t really make it a great snack option, but more of a dessert
- Peelable fruit: Is there anything easier than grabbing a banana or an orange when you’re on the go?
- Vegetables and hummus: Pre-cut your favorite veggies and put them into sealable bags to enjoy for the week with your favorite hummus or peanut butter
- Graham Crackers: A favorite childhood snack; we still enjoy them on the go!
- Frozen fruit smoothies: My favorite are the Dole Shakers™! Just add your favorite 100% juice and shake! You drink it right out of the container it came in.
- English Muffins with Avocado: So easy to toast up and layer generously with a ripe avocado!
- Cottage cheese and fruit: I love to have cut up fruits in my refrigerator and to get a little bit of protein, I’ll pair it with a scoop of cottage cheese.
- OK OK….I’ll throw in a sweet treat: A handful of Peanut M&M’s. Hey, they’re nuts, so they count as healthy right? Just make sure you’re watching your portion size.
What are some of your favorite or go-to snacks as a busy parent?
Let me know! I’m always looking for new things to try that are fast to prepare or easy to take along.
-Kim
Avocado toast is hot right now, but I like my avocado in a sandwich, with a slice of swiss cheese and some dijon mustard. I’m not sure I like it straight up like that.
Or just 1/2 an avocado. I love them!
I’m a big-time snacker too. We put peanut/almond butter and jelly in a tortilla and roll it up, make smoothies, and sometimes I’ll make this little bars that have oats, honey, chia seeds, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc.
Oooh good ideas Anastasia!!
I keep cut up fresh fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator all the time.. Everyone eats better if I do this.
I agree… If it’s not prepped it goes to waste!
We plow through the cheese sticks at my house!
Yes we have those in the house too!! Who doesn’t love string cheese?!
I love snacking on handfuls of seeds and nuts. Full of good healthy fats that keep you feeling full for longer.
Smart choice Bree!!
Ooh, English Muffins with Avocado. I love both of those things individually so much but haven’t thought about putting them together!
It’s so good , Angie!
I have never heard of the dole shakers, sounds most interesting! I also haven’t tried avocado and english muffins! I am definitely picking that up!!
I never thought about avocado on english muffin, but I’m totally adding that to my snack list. Sounds so yummy!
I love Dole shakers and went through a phase where I had a yogurt EVERY morning. I’m all about things I can grab and go. I also like trail mix (sometimes I’ll throw some in baggies so I can just grab on my way out the door) and pretty much any type of prepared shake (think things like slim fast).
I’m right there with you! Easy grab and go items rule!
Yum! Love these snack ideas. My favorite is avocado toast… hands down!
Those peelable mini-oranges are always in my house. They are little lifesaver snacks!
I’m with you for most of these snacks – they are my favourite!
awesome! Thanks for stopping by, Victoria 🙂
i try to prep veggies and fruit each week to grab instead of junk food.