Back to School whether in person or virtual means one thing for a family, FOOD! You know when your kiddos come home from school, the first thing they ask for is a SNACK! Let’s take the stress away from snack time and have food readily available. If you have a toddler home, this can be implemented as well. Or heck, even adults can do this 🙂 Follow my 4 simple steps for creating balanced snack bins for the entire family!
How to create Balanced Snack Bins:
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Choose 2-4 items. You can put enough items for one day at a time or for a few days, depending on the age of your kiddo. Less for a younger kiddo, more for school aged. Rotate items weekly. To save time, create a master list using this format and for a sample click here
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Establish boundaries from the beginning. You can eat from here anytime or you can only choose an item after asking an adult first, when it’s snack time- you can choose an item.
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Pair pre-chopped fruits and veggies with a protein/fat source- This encourages eating fresh produce with protein/fat source to create a balanced, satisfying snack. Eating fruit or veggies alone can be boring and not tide you over until the next meal.
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Think:
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Something Fresh (produce)
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Something Substantial (protein/fat source)
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Something Fun (can be fresh or packaged food)
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Some of my favorite recipes include: