HEALTHY FAMILY FRIENDLY SNACKS!
Families seem to be on the go all the time these days, regardless of whether they are at work or at home. The bottom line is that everyone spends a crazy amount of days on the go. In a perfect world, everyone would enjoy three nutritious home prepared meals every day but… … life happens. Even with us, we’ve been traveling SO much lately while with work and holidays sometimes knowing the next time we can be in the kitchen to prep meals has been difficult! Then theres dance, gymnastics, soccer, must I go on!?
Wanted to share some tips that have been helpful for us in being able to stay healthy in between the chaos of life:) The Car Cooler When you have access to the car and the weather is not cold, a small cooler makes a great place to store a number of heat-perishable food items, drinks and ice. Before you head out, whip up a blender full of banana, kale, yogurt and almonds for a delicious smoothie. We tend to take shakeology with us on the go ALL the time. Don’t forget to pack some cups! Fruits and nuts of all kinds are easy and nutritious. Pair them with yogurt or low fat cheese. My kids love the squeezable yogurts too. Crackers can be topped with a myriad healthy choices, like thinly sliced turkey and swiss or even peanut butter or almond butter with raisins Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of protein, and pair well with turkey jerky and string cheese. Take along a few peeled, hard-boiled eggs in a sealed container, stored in the cooler. Scoop out the center of an apple and fill it with your favorite nut butter--add raisins, if you like. Pre-cut cauliflower, celery, broccoli and carrots, and store them in a plastic container with your favorite dip in a smaller container, mixed with some plain Greek yogurt. Get creative in a healthy way! For the Kids You can substitute applesauce and buttermilk for the fat called for in any cake recipe-- Chocolate is best! This also cuts out a lot of extra fat. Bake in a large rectangular pan and cut into squares. Top with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a little extra kick! You can make kid- friendly bonbons by mixing cashew butter with rice cereal and rolling into little balls. Strawberries and low-fat cream cheese make a delicious sandwich filling, served on the healthiest bread or crackers your children will eat. Try cutting pita bread into triangles, lightly brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden, usually 1-3 minutes. And when time limits, any fruit makes a great snack that kids love. Just because you are on the go, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your health. Make smart AND delicious choices for you and your family - a few extra minutes is worth a lifetime of good health! Heres a Bonus Recipe I LOVE!!! This is a staple in our house!
2/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup Semi sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 Cup oats
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
2 tbs honey
Combine all ingredients, roll into 1 inch balls, place in fridge and enjoy!
If you want more yummy recipe ideas and tips on healthy eating and exercise then come visit my page at www.facebook.com/kristinsharpfitness and shoot me a message! Would love to connect!
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