Healthy Snacks

I am preparing a lesson for the
Women's Organization at my church
for tomorrow night.

I am doing a simple discussion on
Healthy Eating!!
Should I tell them about my
totally out of control, life consuming
SUGAR ADDICTION?

I think I will leave that out,
you know- to save time and all-
and just cut to the nitty gritty!

I found this awesome list of
Healthy Snacks and wanted to
share it here as well.

I love this list, first, because it
is full of delicious and easy snacks
and second, because it is as good for
adults as it is for kids.
I am constantly struggling with
packing a healthy lunch for my kiddos
in the 5 minutes I usually have to make it!

Hope you enjoy this list too:

Low-fat Yogurt with a bit of granola on top
Whole-wheat pretzels (you can dip them in spicy mustard if desired).
Rice cakes – spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.
Whole wheat cheese sandwich – cut it in half for a smaller snack.
Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla – filled with fresh veggies
Fruit salad- coat with lime juice to keep it from browning
Fresh fruit
Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise- add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots and tomatoes for a more filling wrap that also has some additional nutritional value.
Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.
Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese- top with raisins if desired

Dried nuts and raisins or craisins
Raw veggies- with hummus
Salad (pack dressing separately) 
Baked, low sodium tortilla chips and salsa(or better yet, us veggies dipped in salsa)
Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla – add some chicken or turkey if desired.
Pita bread – cut it open and fill it with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.
Fruit smoothie – make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt & pack in insulated mug

Air popped popcorn- no salt or butter
Baggie of dry low-sugar cereal
Whole-grain crackers- you can top these with cheese, lean sandwich meat, tuna or peanut butter.
Pistachio nuts
Fat-free pudding cups
Gelatin fruit cups
Cottage cheese- I love this with fresh tomatoes
Bran or banana muffins- make your own and substitute the oil with apple sauce for a great healthy snack.
Low-fat string cheese
Dried Fruit
Edamame- these are soy beans in their shell.  Steam them and top with a bit of salt or lemon juice.
Apple sauce
Natural, all-fruit leathers
Cereal bars

Chocolate dipped strawberries

Animal Crackers
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Cooked Sweet Potato
Avocado chunks with tuna served on whole grain crackers
Lettuce Wraps- wrap raw veggies, low fat deli meat and cheese in lettuce leaf.