Snack with intention! When you choose snacks that give you good nutrition, you support your energy levels between meals. These snacks all earn three Guiding Stars, meaning they offer the most nutrition. Swap them into your family’s snack routine to power everything you and your loved ones do.
Post-Partum Granola Bars
I developed this recipe while I was nursing my son, but my husband loved them too. It’s now a go-to snack recipe in our house.
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Herbed Popcorn
Popcorn is a whole-grain snack: the trick is in the toppings. Use herbs and spices with a heart-healthy fat to create a quick and balanced snack.
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Raspberry Applesauce
Adding a second fruit, like raspberries, to applesauce keeps the interest high and the added sugar low. Kids love the variation in color too.
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Quinoa Pizza Balls with Ranch Sauce
This warm snack isn’t easily packable, but it’s perfect in between school and dinner.
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Fruity Peanut Butter Dip
Peanut butter and chopped fruit together make a pb&j-like dip that’s awesome for dipping fruits or veggies.
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