Five Quick Healthy Snacks To Pack For School
Photo: courtesy of Chobani1/5"Try Chobani Greek Plain Yogurt with Barlean’s Ground Flax Seeds and dark chocolate chips. Greek yogurt is high in protein and a great source of calcium. The added ground flax seeds are perfect to get your fiber in for the day as well as a healthy source of fat. The dark chocolate satisfies your sweet tooth while giving you some antioxidants in every bite!"
Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt. Visit Chobani.com for store locations.
Photo: courtesy of Justin's2/5"Try a La Tortilla Factory tortilla with Justin’s Nut Butter and a sliced banana," suggests Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, Nutritionist and Editor-in-Chief of TheHealthyApple.com. "The tortilla is packed with fiber, bananas have protein, and almond, hazelnut, and peanut butters have healthy fats in them."
Justin’s Nut Butters. Prices vary by store location. Justinsnutbutter.com
Photo: courtesy of Van's3/5"Try Van’s Frozen Waffle Sticks with a spoonful of Almond Butter. Van’s waffles are convenient to pop in the toaster (they also come in gluten-free varieties) and are easy for an on-the-go breakfast paired with a protein source such as almond butter. If you’re sitting down to eat, you can top them with fresh fruit for added fiber."
Van’s Frozen Waffle Sticks, $3. Vansfoods.com for store locations.
Photo: courtesy of Lucky Vitamin4/5"Try sliced zucchini, baby carrots, and apples with Annie Chun’s Seaweed Snacks dipped into Tribe Hummus. You’re getting the fiber from fresh fruit and veggies along with a savory snack from seaweed strips. You can make your own snack by wrapping the veggies and fruit in your seaweed snack and topping it with hummus for bite-sized munchies. The protein and healthy fat in the hummus paired with fresh produce will keep your hunger at bay anytime of the day."
Annie Chun’s Roasted Seaweed Snacks, $1. Luckyvitamin.com
Photo: courtesy of Wholly5/5"Try Applegate Farms Organic Sliced Turkey rolled up in romaine lettuce with a dollop of Wholly Guacamole. Applegate Turkey makes a delicious organic sliced turkey in many flavors that you can enjoy without the added antibiotics or hormones of regular turkey. Pair this with guacamole for those heart-healthy fats from avocado and you’re set for a snack that will hold you over all afternoon."
Wholly Guacamole. Prices vary by store location. Eatwholly.com
