Peanut butter “face”:
This playful dish provides your child with protein and fiber.
- Spread all-natural peanut butter on one slice of whole wheat bread
- Two banana slices for the eyes
- Two orange segments for eyebrows
- A strawberry half for the nose
- And a string of raisins to make a mouth
Turkey roll-ups:
You and your child will have fun preparing this low fat but protein-rich snack!
- Spread low-fat honey mustard dressing on a whole-wheat tortilla.
- Place a slice of roasted turkey (avoid highly-processed deli meat that contains nitrates and fillers) and a slice of Swiss cheese on top.
- Roll it up and slice into bite-size pieces.
Creamy orange smoothie:
This orange refreshment is full of protein, calcium and vitamin C – perfect for after soccer or gymnastics.
- Combine 2½ cups low-fat plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1½ cups fresh orange juice and 3 teaspoons NECTRESSE Natural No Calorie Sweetener.
- Blend until smooth
- Serve well-chilled
Fruit kabobs:
- Cut cantaloupe, honeydew and pineapple into chunks
- Wash and halve some strawberries, and wash a bunch of blueberries
- Thread the fruit onto small wooden skewers, alternating colors
- Remove the skewers’ sharp ends before serving
Crunchy chocolate-dipped kiwis:
This treat has antioxidants and vitamin C.
- Heat one ounce of dark chocolate in the microwave for 30-second intervals until soft; stir until smooth
- Dip four peeled and sliced kiwis in melted chocolate
- Place on wax paper and sprinkle with almonds
- Chill until the chocolate solidifies
Like any mom, Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D., knows how hard it can be to get kids interested in healthy eating, but as a nutritionist she understands the importance of wholesome foods to a child’s growth and development. Through the years, Lisa has developed creative ideas for snacks that are both nutritious and “kid-approved.”
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