Healthy Snack & Beverage Ideas*

▪ Water

▪ 100% fruit juice with no added sugar

▪ Fat-free or low fat milk

▪ Fruit smoothies (made with frozen fruit with no added sugar and fat-free or low fat yogurt)

▪ 100% fruit juice slushes with no added sugar

▪ Fresh fruit – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fresh vegetables – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fat-free or low fat yogurt (alone or as dip for fruits or vegetables)

▪ Yogurt parfaits (fat-free or low fat yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal or granola as topping)

▪ Canned fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frozen fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frosty fruits – freeze your own fruit (frozen grapes make a great summer treat!)

▪ Dried fruit with no added sugar

▪ ▪ Whole grain crackers

▪ Low-fat cheese (serve with fruit or whole grain crackers)

▪ Hummus (serve with vegetables or whole grain crackers)

▪ Small whole grain waffles or pancakes topped with fruit or nut or seed butter

▪ Whole grain pretzels (soft or crunchy)

▪ Low-fat or air-popped popcorn (no added butter or salt)

▪ Graham crackers

▪▪ Pizza (on whole grain crust with low fat cheese and lean protein or vegetable toppings)

▪ Roll-ups on whole grain tortillas (fill with a lean protein such as ham or turkey, low fat cheese, hummus, nut or seed butter and jelly or vegetables)

▪ Fat-free or low fat pudding

▪ Bean quesadillas or burritos made with whole grain tortillas with salsa

▪ Whole grain cereal bars

▪ Baked whole grain tortilla chips with salsa or bean dip

▪ Baked chips (small portions)

*Check ingredient statements and nutrition information to ensure items meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Ensure food allergies of any participants are known before serving any food item.