- Mini bottles of water or plastic cups for water
- Oranges
- Apples or applesauce
- Mini carrots with low-fat ranch dressing
- Low-fat string cheese
- Pretzel sticks
- Low-fat graham crackers with peanuts butter (or soynut butter)
- Trail mix with dried fruit
- Whole grain cereal
- Homemade popcorn
- Fat-free or low fat pudding cups
- Sugar-free Jell-O -- you can even use cookie cutters to make them fun holiday shapes!
There are many ways you can help your family eat well and stay active while at home. Access emergency food and school meals. Make the most of food resources, stay food safe, prepare quick and healthy meals. Take time each day for physical activity. We are here to help your family stay healthy and safe during this time.
Step by Step Recipes
- Beet and Tomato Soup
- Berry Good Pizza
- Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Chicken Packets
- Chicken Waldorf Salad
- Confetti Apple Slaw
- Confetti Spaghetti
- Fabulous Fruit Muffins
- Festive Fruit Crumble
- Fruit and Spring Greens Salad
- Fruit Salad with Jicama
- Garden Vegetable Soup
- Greens and Beans
- Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken
- Red Berry Parfait
- School Garden Salsa
- Spicy Apple-Filled Squash
- Summer Stuffed Tomatoes
- Veggie Quesadillas
Monday, December 17, 2012
Healthy Holiday Treats
Since it is the heart of the holiday season, classroom parties and holiday events are certain to start filling your calendar. It is hard to keep track of exactly how many finger foods and snacks we are eating at these events! Also, the foods usually served are high in sugar and fat and low in nutrients. If you are asked to send a snack into school or to bring a dish to an event, skip the sugary treats and drinks. Choose some of these healthier options instead:
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Can parents bring items from home instead of store bought i thought it wasn't allowed
ReplyDeleteEach school has different rules--definitely check with your child's school in advance. Many schools are trying to move toward healthier celebratory snacks, so you might be pleasantly surprised!
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