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Healthy Snacks For School (A Dietitians List!)
Having healthy snacks for school are essential to fuel your children through all of their learning and play throughout the school day. Here are my dietitian picks for healthy schools snacks that are lunchbox friendly and easy to grab and go!
Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These delicious cookie dough protein balls have all the flavors of classic chocolate chip cookie dough but rolled up into a bite sized protein rich snack, healthy treat, or delectable dessert! With 9 grams of protein per protein ball, hitting your protein goals has never tasted more delicious!
Roasted Tomato and Boursin Dip
Topped with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic glaze, this roasted tomato and Boursin dip is full of fresh flavors. Served warm with sourdough bread chunks or baked crostinis, this easy dip recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
With almost 8 grams of protein per ball, these bite size chocolate peanut butter protein balls are a delicious sweet treat to reach for at the end of the day. You can choose to fully dunk or simply dip the tops of each protein ball in chocolate for the perfect level of sweetness!
High Fiber Foods For Toddlers
Including key nutrients, like fiber, into your toddlers diet can support current growth and development while also setting the stage for their lifelong wellbeing. Here is a list of high fiber foods for toddlers that are safe for them to eat and easy to include on their plate!
Biscoff Baked Oats
These blended biscoff baked oats are full of simple ingredients like blended oats, eggs, and milk that are baked into a soft, cake like texture and sweetened with subtle hints of creamy biscoff for a meal prep friendly breakfast bar that the entire family will love.
Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks (From A Dietitian!)
Breastfeeding moms require healthful calories and specific nutrients to be able to produce enough breastmilk for their baby while also supporting their own health. Along with balanced meals, these healthy breastfeeding snacks can help increase calorie consumption, enhance nutrient intake, and nourish moms while they nourish their babies.
Raspberry Jam Recipe With Chia Seeds
If you have a child who loves pb & j sandwiches, then this recipe is for you. This quick and easy, 4 ingredient raspberry jam recipe with chia seeds is loaded with fruit and fiber but lower in added sugar making it the perfect spread to include in a back to school lunchbox or tasty topping for a creamy bowl of oatmeal.
Nuts and Seeds Protein Granola
If you want to make a high protein granola recipe without protein powder then you need to lean in to the natural protein content of this delicious nuts and seeds granola. A base of popped quinoa, mixed nuts, and pumpkin seeds fills this homemade granola with protein and fiber making it a healthy snack or crunchy addition to yogurt parfaits or oatmeal.
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Oatmeal Balls (With Protein!)
These no bake brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal balls are a delicious grab and go snack or end of the night treat. Loaded with the classic brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal ingredients, these oatmeal balls are full of cozy flavors yet are mixed with an unflavored collagen protein powder for a protein spin on the classic breakfast.
Banana Bread Oatmeal Bake
Reach past your classic banana bread recipe and use your overripe bananas to prep this banana bread oatmeal bake instead. Loaded with whole grain oats, ripe bananas, and crunchy walnuts, this banana bread oatmeal bake is ready in under 25 minutes and has all of the banana bread flavors baked into a wholesome oatmeal bake that you will love starting your day with.
Caramel Apple Stuffed Dates
Take the classic peanut butter stuffed dates one step further with these easy caramel apple stuffed dates. Medjool dates stuffed with creamy peanut butter, tart green apples, and topped with crunchy granola or chopped nuts are the perfect sweet treat or addition to any snack board!
Monster Protein Balls
Inspired by a delicious monster cookie, these no bake monster protein balls are a higher protein spin on a classic sweet treat. Whole grain oats, creamy peanut butter, honey, protein powder and a sprinkle of M&M's and mini chocolate chips are all rolled into a protein ball you'll love having in your refrigerator.
Spicy Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
This spicy avocado cottage cheese toast calls for just 4 ingredients and is an egg-free, high protein breakfast or snack that comes together in flash! You’ll love reaching for this delicious cottage cheese toast recipe on days where you want to check all of the nutrition boxes with minimal time and ingredients.
Salted Caramel Date Smoothie
This delicious salted caramel date smoothie is loaded with natural sweetness, creamy peanut butter, and a slightly salty sip. Add 3 dates for a slightly sweet smoothie or load this smoothie up with 6 dates for the perfect labor inducing drink!
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