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10 Easy Healthy School Snacks (For Students & Parents)
Maybe you’re packing snacks this year. Or maybe you’re just preparing them ahead of time for schooling at home. Either way, kids (and many parents), like snacks between meals during the day. In fact, many kids need them. Unfortunately, most commercial school snacks fit into the “ultra-processed” category of foods and compromise health with processed fats, sugars, additives, and more. Instead of processed junk, here are 10 easy healthy school snacks that you can make and/or buy. Some fit squarely into keto living, while others contain a moderate amount
of carbohydrates. Either way, they will nourish the body and keep the brain ready-to-learn. 10 EASY HEALTHY SCHOOL SNACKS While all these school snacks are whole-food and healthy, we’ve included both keto and non-keto options as many children eat higher carbohydrates than their Keto Zone parents. Enjoy each using the option that best fits you and your family. 1. HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX Commercial trail mix is often a wolf in sheep’s clothing: seemingly healthy food covered in sugar. However, the idea of trail mix is still a great option, and if you make it yourself, you can choose great ingredients for your student. Try these options: Low-Carb Mix: • 1 cup (112 grams) of pecan halves • 1 cup (112 grams) of chopped walnuts
Education • 1/2 cup (30 grams) of roasted pumpkin seeds • 1/2 cup (43 grams) of unsweetened coconut flakes • 2 tablespoons 70% (or higher) cacao chips Moderate-Carb Mix: Add no-sugar-added dried fruit such as cut-up mangos, cherries, blueberries, dates, and more. 2. CHEDDAR CHEESE CRISPS If you and your kids are tired of the same old snacks, cheddar cheese crisps are a great new idea! To make them Cut thin slices of cheddar cheese into small, individual squares. Place the squares on a baking sheet. Optionally, add fresh herbs such as cut-up basil leaves, or sprinkle with spices or black pepper. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 30 minutes, or until crisp. Easy Option: String cheese is also
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a good option for kids. They are packable, have minimal ingredients, and pack 6-8 grams of protein. 3. DEVILED EGGS (OR HARD-BOILED EGGS) Eggs are a potent nutrition powerhouse, and a great snack. In fact, they are packed with vitamin B12 and choline, essential nutrients for brain health (1, 2), are associated with a reduced risk of diabetes, and contain albumin, and highly absorbed protein source. Easy Option: Simple hard-boiled eggs are also a great snack. You can make an entire dozen ahead of time for snacks, or even buy oxygenpacked hard-boiled eggs at the store. 4. BERRIES AND WHIPPED CREAM As you probably already know, berries are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that support See HEALTHY SNACKS on Page
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