So many parents are stuck for ideas when it comes to healthy lunch box snacks. It is fantastic to know that so many parents and looking for healthy snack ideas as it shows that they are being proactive parents, concerned for children’s health and well-being.
Eating healthy and nutrient dense foods is important for a child’s health. Ensuring your child is eating a range of nutrients and limiting processed foods will ensure that they are healthy and able to concentrate and feel energetic each day.
The options really are endless when it comes to children’s lunch box snacks and treats.
It is important to ensure that your child’s lunch box is filled with “friendly” snacks that are approved by the school. For example most schools have a nut free policy.
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- Dried or fresh fruit
- Fresh or dried veggies
- Good quality yogurts
- Rice cakes with healthy dips
- Homemade salads with a source of lean protein
- Homemade air popped corn
- Whole meal wraps loaded with salads and lean protein sources
- Healthy homemade muffins or slices
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These balls are free from nuts, yet loaded with nutrient dense ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates, remove pip
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon carob
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Coconut flakes for garnish.
Directions
- Process together in a food processor until the mixture comes together.
- Roll into small balls.
- Toss in coconut flakes
Tips & Additional Information
You can double or triple the mixture to make these in bulk.
Instead of rolling the mixture into balls, simply push it down on in a lined try, freeze then slice into “bars”.
They will keep for several weeks stored in an air tight container in the fridge.
Add other super foods or whole foods to these balls. (goji berries, nuts, seeds..)
For more recipes and ideas check out www.naturalnaughties.com
