School Health Week is in October, and we know how hard it is to think of new AND healthy snack ideas. Here are some simple ideas that you can customise to suit your little one’s taste throughout the day!
Breakfast Smoothies:
Smoothies are a great way to pack in the fruits and veggies! Sometimes kids don’t eat very much of their lunch at school, and a smoothie packs in the nutrients that they may miss out on during the day. I like to make them for breakfast when I have time, and I pack all sorts of fruit and veggies in. Our favourite is banana, strawberries, blueberries and Greek yoghurt.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas:
This makes a tasty high fibre snack for school lunch boxes! Preheat oven to 230 degrees C, drain and blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with a dash of olive oil, and season to taste with salt, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper (optional). Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.
Toast with Avo and Egg:
If your child comes home at lunch time, they are bound to be ravenous. My son is mad about egg and avocado, so this is an ideal after school meal for him. It’s packed with goodness and it also keeps the hunger worms at bay! We make one boiled egg, sliced, on top of whole-wheat toast and topped with avo slices. Yummy!