Finding time in your busy schedule to cook dinner for your kids can be hard, never mind thinking about a healthy after-school snack, but we have you covered. Here are five foods you need to always have in your home to make snack making less time-consuming and a great energy booster and hunger crusher for in between lunch and dinner.
Peanut Butter
This is a pantry staple, make sure to get the natural kind with no added sugar. You can spread it on toast or a banana, and with seven grams of protein and natural healthy fats, this is a must-have.
Trail Mix
Trail mixes are an easy snack to keep in your handbag to give to your kids on the go. They contain protein and fiber and are filling enough to keep them going until dinner.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Cutting up your fresh fruit and vegetables at the beginning of the week will save you time when making the kid’s afternoon snacks. Pair the fruit with some honey or peanut butter and the veggies with some hummus and you have a fiber-filled snack.
Popcorn
When you think of popcorn you think of butter or sugar sweet popcorn which you get at the movies. But, if popcorn is air popped with a little sprinkle of salt, it’s a really healthy snack. It’s a high-fiber whole grain that will keep your kids happy and full.
