Hi reader,
I don't know about you, but my kids are eating machines in the summer. It doesn't matter how big or filling of a breakfast I make, they're back MINUTES later asking for a snack.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are our go-to snacks.
We cut out store-bought bars and chips and crackers LOOOOONG ago because they were too expensive. And they're not that healthy either.
(Confession: I used to have some serious mom guilt going on. I said I wanted my kids to eat more fruits and vegetables in one breath, and then hand them pretzels. One day though it clicked… if I gave them fruit for snack, I'd cut out the snacks, save money AND they'd eat more produce. That was really a light bulb moment for me!)
I like to make things a bit more fun in the summer, so in addition to apple and almond butter, or carrots with homemade ranch dressing, I ask the kids what they'd like to have and make just one batch each week.
Last week they chose homemade ice pops. I use silicone molds, since the clear Zipsicle pouches started to lose their rigidity after 2-3 rounds of ice pops. I used coconut water (which I already had), strawberries from ALDI ($1.19 per pound!) and peaches (99¢ per pound).
I don't know what they'll pick next week, but I do have avocados for avocado chocolate pudding - YUM!!
Since they tend to choose the same 2-3 things over and over again, I created a running list of ideas to choose from (crossing my fingers that they choose something different, LOL!!):
(Plus, you can see all my snack recipes on this page on the blog.)
What kind of cheap and healthy summer snacks do you have in your house? I'd love to hear your ideas!! Hit "reply" and share them with me!
Blessings,
Tiffany
PS – I must confess that as my kids have gotten older, snack time is SO MUCH EASIER! One reason is that I've taught them how to make many of their favorite snacks, including baked goods!
Teaching kids life skills like how to make a healthy snack (or meal!) is so important. That's why I've been excited all week for the Life Skills Summer Camp. My kids and I have watched the sessions we found most interesting and we've learned a lot!
Camp has already started but there's still time to join. FREE access to the classes lasts until June 18th. Click Here to register!
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