spook-tac-ular snack board

creating a themed snack board for kids, especially during the month of october, adds excitement and fosters creativity. this year’s halloween board features fun items like a mozzarella mummy, puff pastry witch hats + more. engaging kids with festive snacks enhances their ability to make healthy choices while + bolstering the enjoyment of trying new things!

cucumber ghosts

here’s a recipe for creating cucumber ghosts, a healthy anytime snack for your kids this fall! serve afterschool or in their lunchbox as a frightfully delicious surprise. cucumber ghosts can be enjoyed with hummus or cheese spread, alongside crackers or plain, making them appealing for toddlers and parents alike.

boo-nanas

sharing another seasonal healthy snack idea for kids, featuring friendly ghost banana treats. simply use a banana and chocolate chips to create faces, either by keeping the peel on or halving the banana for easier handling. the recipe is quick, kid-approved, + encourages creativity in healthy eating.

quick refuel board

meat, cheese, fruit, crackers, nuts, protein–we love this board as an easy way to get some quick nourishment when we have either waited too long to eat or aren’t sure what we need–hey, it happens!

fresh + fruity

we love this board for all the protein + fresh fruit plus, most of these items are whole foods, which always makes me feel like we’re winning as parents. i know that i feel better eating foods that can be found mostly in nature + on our table with minimal processing, so sharing these kinds of foods with our kids feels like one of the best things we can give them.

pantry 101

here are a few items we always have on hand, [these] are the building blocks anytime we need to throw a board together + oftentimes the key to making it an easy meal option!

playtime snacks

a little bit of crunch, a little bit of sweet, a dash of salt + a fruity treat. this board brings a chance to serve up some snacktime favorites

hummus + honey

this is a board featuring some pantry staples that incorporate healthier elements while still having a salty/sweet options

witch hat pastries

this is as simple as it gets when looking for a festive afterschool snack. made with refrigerated dough or puff pastry, these are a delicious stand alone snack or pair them up with any number of healthy sides! a great chance to expose your kids to some new flavors…herbs, spices, nuts, olives, pickles + more!

mozzarella mummy

add a fun mummy to your next snack board by making uneven slices of mozzarella and adding balsamic glaze for eyes. pairs well with apple slices and other foods, offering a fun presentation + a tasty, healthy treat for kids.

fall chex mix

come october we’re craving a comforting seasonal snack mix, something savory + ideal for the cooler weather. this one features chex, cheez-its + reese’s pieces with a light seasoning to appeal to kids’ tastes. no one can turn down a taste of these warm flavors!

witch fingers

expand your children’s palate with witch fingers using cheese straws, red pepper jelly, and marcona almonds for a very gourmet, elevated afterschool snack that always enchants!

veggie-skele

today’s afterschool snack features …vegetables! as a parent, i believe most of us do not often have a healthy snack on hand afterschool because of the inevitable prepwork that must happen before eating…the washing, the cutting etc. so think of this idea as a starting point, then feel free to make it your own!

fruit monsters

transform a few ordinary oranges or clementines + kiwi slices into fun fruit monsters. kids love to play with their food, but we can show them how to make it healthy!

monster teeth

this time of year does something to my brain–so many creative ideas fill my mind during the days + weeks leading up to halloween. this, coupled with a recent goal of resetting our resident snack monsters’ afterschool choices landed me here: apple teeth! while i don’t remember eating apples covered in peanut butter as a…

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