Healthy Preschool Snacks
Fruits and Vegetables
• Bananas - Cut into quarters or halves with peel on for convenience
• Apples and Pears – Sliced into wedges
• Melons and Cantaloupe – Cubed or use a melon baller for fun shapes
• Berries - Serve as is!
• Oranges – Wedges
• Grapes - Cut in quarters or halves
• Plums, Peaches and Nectarines - Pitted and cut in half
• Sugar Snap Peas – Serve as is!
• Broccoli – Cut into small florets
• Cucumbers – Sliced
• Cherry tomatoes – Cut in half
Breads and Grains
• Whole Wheat Crackers or Pretzels
• Whole Wheat Breads
• Pita Bread
• Tortillas
• Fruit or Vegetable Muffins
• Cookies and Granola Bars - Choose lower sugar, whole grain versions
Protein Foods (Meat / Meat Alternate)
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• Nuts - Chop into pieces
• Nut Butters - Spread peanut butter or almond butter on fruit, vegetables, bread or crackers
• Beans – Make bean dips like refried bean dip or hummus
• Yogurt - Try using plain, lowfat yogurt and serving with fruit or a touch of honey
• Cheese - Slices of cheddar or American cheese; string cheese
• Cottage Cheese
Milk
• Plain Milk
Source: www.nutrition.preschoolrock.com
