6 smart summer snacks for kids!

Summer is here and the kids are on the go, its a good idea to stock up on small portable foods that the kids can take with them when they go to play. Most children enjoy helping picking out their own snacks. Here are 6 snack ideas that are healthful and economical. For healthy kids and a healthy planet, be sure choose organic foods with little or no packaging.

1. Fruit kabobs are easy and fun. Chunks of apples, peaches, pineapples, bananas, grapes, and strawberries places on a skewer. The kids will enjoy and appreciate the colorful snack.
2. Spread almond or peanut butter on think slices of apples, pears, and nectarines. Cut fresh, crisp celery stalks into 3-inch pieces, fill with nut butter and sprinkle with fresh blueberries or raisins.
3. Smoothies are a fun a exciting way to cool down for the summer heat. Combine a handful of frozen strawberries, a medium banana, and a cup of fortified orange juice, soy, almond, or rice milk in a blender.
4. Combine whole grain, ready-to-eat cereal, and granola with dried fruit and nuts in a zipper-top sandwich bag for a tasty high-energy snack to go.
5. Carrot wraps are easy to make in advance. Spread a whole grain tortilla with hummus, top with carrot sticks, sliced avocado, and baby spinach. Roll up, slice in half, and wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. Kids love dips. Hummus and guacamole in many styles are pretty convenient and widely available, but you can mash a ripe avocado with a dollop of your favorite salsa!

The kids will love these snack, but these are also healthy fun snacks for adults as well! I hope everyone enjoys :)

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