Healthy Snack Choices for School-Aged Children

Compiled by the Lower and Middle School Faculty Members

¨ nuts

¨ popcorn

¨ sliced fruit

¨ celery with peanut butter

¨ celery with cream cheese

¨ hummus with pita bread slices or vegetables

¨ baby carrots

¨ sliced cucumbers

¨ yogurt

¨ peanut butter and crackers

¨ low-sugar cereal

¨ sliced cheese and meats with crackers (homemade “Lunchables”)

¨ leftovers from dinner

¨ seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)

¨ hard boiled eggs

¨ chunks of cheese

¨ peanut butter sandwich

¨ Chopped raw vegetables and dip

¨ Pretzels

¨ Cheerios, granola, or other cereal in a bag

¨ Toasted whole grain breads or crackers with fruit spread or nut butters

¨ Graham crackers or gingersnaps dipped in applesauce

¨ Mini rice cakes with peanut butter

¨ Dried fruits, especially raisins

¨ Applesauce or other fruit cups

¨ Individual boxes of soymilk, rice milk, or fruit juices

¨ Homemade muffins or cornbread

December 6, 2006