Hanna Lalonde Meal times are an integral part of a family’s daily routine, so you might have already checked out our Healthy Winter Meal Ideas or our Easy Breakfast Ideas for the Whole Family. However, snacks are another great way to keep yourself and your family energized throughout the day. We’ve brainstormed a few easy snack ideas that you can make with ingredients you likely already have in your cupboard or fridge! You can stay nourished while saving time and money with these easy snack ideas.
Make Your Own Trail Mix
Trail Mix is an easy and versatile snack that you can prepare ahead of time and bring with you to your children’s activities. You and your children can select a variety of nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips to truly customize a personal trail mix blend. Jamielyn Nye from iheartnaptime includes this awesome Kid’s Trail Mix Recipe on her website. Trail mix is also a great road trip snack to bring for the whole family!
Customize your Toast
Toast might have the reputation of being a bit basic, but we’re here to remind you about all of the different variations you can make! We share a delicious recipe for Avocado Toast in our Easy Breakfast Ideas for the Whole Family blog post, but there are so many different ways that you can serve toast. Keep a variety of nut butters on hand (we love cashew butter) so you can easily switch things up! Instead of topping your toast with peanut butter and banana, you could try adding almond butter, sliced apples, and cinnamon! You could also serve toast with a light layer of mayo, cheese, and tomato for a savoury option. We’re also loving this tofu ricotta toast recipe for a protein-packed snack from Life Made Sweeter.
Add Protein to your Smoothies
Smoothies are delicious, but they might not always fill you up unless you include a form of protein. You can switch up your daily smoothie by adding in chia seeds, almonds, or hemp hearts to boost your smoothie’s protein content! These nutritional powerhouses are a great alternative to some protein powders. You can also keep spinach in your freezer to sneak some greens into your family’s smoothies. You can also make a healthy milkshake by blending in cocoa powder into a banana-based smoothie for a fun, chocolatey twist!
Keeping ingredients like wholegrain bread or fresh fruit on hand for these easy snack ideas will make snack time a breeze! Moreover, making snacks with your family is a great way to teach your children the basics of how to prepare food. If you’re looking for more snack recipes that you can actually bake, check out our Nutritious and Family-Friendly Snacks blog. Thanks for reading!
