Good morning, fair ladies. I could really use your help with something– snacks being that something.
I would love some suggestions for healthy, low-cost (generally not prepackaged) snacks that are easy to grab. In the late afternoon I find myself hungry and being that is also one of my busiest times of day with the daycare children, I need to be able to grab something to eat on the move. In the past that would have been a cookie, some crackers, or some chips. On a daily basis, that just won’t work for me now.
(Yes, yes, I know all about fresh fruit or cut-up veggies. But something with some carb to it would be great too. A girl needs options :p)
I look forward to your suggestions!
* I think I may have forgotten to mention in my intro post or elsewhere that I own a home daycare. So, I am at home when it’s snack time. I just don’t have time to make anything complicated. Ya’lls suggestions have been great!
Behold… the power of CHEESE…
(remember I am currently residing in WI - gotta promote the dairy people!)
Low Fat Triscuits (Blest has me hooked)
Handful of dried fruit and perhaps a nut mix?
Yogurt
Pretzels (and CHEESE!)
Comment by Kat — August 31, 2006 @ 6:57 am
When I was teaching, I’d bring a cheese stick (low-fat) and an apple along to munch in the afternoon for that little pick-me-up. A couple whole wheat crackers with it are good occasionally, too.
Comment by Lorri — August 31, 2006 @ 7:01 am
In addition to my tomato triscuit treats that I shared - what -last week? I also like an apple followed by a spoonful of natural peanut butter. (I know some people actually eat these things together but I don’t) Also, Reduced fat triscuits - count out your serving please - with hummus is a great choice. You need to make sure you get some protein with your carb.
Comment by blestwithsons — August 31, 2006 @ 7:25 am
Everyone’s suggestions sound great so far
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I will have string cheese with grapes or an apple, lite yogurt mixed with some cottage cheese, celery w/ laughing cow lite cheese spread, baby carrots with string cheese, a protein shake…..basically what blest said, combine a protein with your carb. Cheese is very portable….as is fruit. Natural peanut butter is good too.
Comment by Blair — August 31, 2006 @ 8:14 am
Basically everyone said what I was going to.
I’ll throw out frozen grapes if you have a spot to keep them REALLY cold and pretzels … the better choice if you need a chip to crunch. 
Comment by stephanie — August 31, 2006 @ 9:58 am
Thanks so much, ladies. You are great!
The weird thing about me and fruit is that I like when I am eating it, but I don’t when it is sitting in a bowl. So, just looking at an apple is not very appetizing, but once I take a bite, I think “this is sooo good!”.
I have so many new things to try now =) Good thing I am going to the store soon.
Comment by lady laura — August 31, 2006 @ 10:50 am
I love string cheese with grapes; and the good thing about both is that they can be at room-temp for a while and still taste good.
Also, I don’t know how easy it would be for you, but the 100-calorie microwave popcorn is very good and very filling. And here’s a tip going back to my 9-5 days: use a coffee filter to hold it.
Comment by Christine — August 31, 2006 @ 12:51 pm