Healthy Snacks
healthy bodies
October 23, 2007
At any school function (parties, celebrations, receptions, festivals, sporting events, etc.) healthy food choice option should be available to students. Some suggested foods are listed below to include on refreshment tables, price lists, etc.
Raw vegetable sticks/slices with low fat-dressing or yogurt
dip
Fresh fruit and 100% fruit juices
Frozen fruit juice pops
Dried fruits (raisins, banana chips, etc)
Trail mix (dried fruits and nuts)
Dry roasted peanuts, tree nuts, and soy nuts (not coconut or palm
nuts)
Low-fat meats and cheese sandwiches (use low-fat mayonnaise in
chicken/tuna salads)
Party Mix (variety of cereals, nuts, pretzels, etc)
Low sodium crackers
Baked corn chips & fat-free potato chips with salsa and low-fat
dips
Low fat dips: Ranch, French, Onion, Bean etc.)
Low fat muffins, granola bars and cookies
Flavored yogurt & fruit parfaits
Angel food and sponge cakes
Jello and low-fat puddings
Low-fat ice creams, frozen yogurt and sherberts
Low-fat and skim milk products
Pure ice cold water
