Snacks

A healthier afternoon snack is great for kids, and easier than you think!

Healthy snack ideas for after school or work could include:
  • A piece of fruit
  • Vegetable sticks with low fat natural yoghurt or reduced fat houmous
  • A slice of toast with reduced fat soft cheese or a thin spread of jam
  • Low fat natural yoghurt with chopped fruit
  • Rice cakes with a thin spread of peanut butter

A bowl of wholegrain cereal (such as wheat-bisks or porridge) can make a great breakfast and snack.

Below are some other suggestions for making healthier snack swaps:
  • Frozen yoghurt instead of ice cream
  • Plain popcorn instead of crisps
  • Plain unsalted nuts and dried fruit instead of salted nuts (remember that nuts are high in fat so a small handful is best)
  • Sugar free jelly instead of sweets
  • Sliced apple and crunchy peanut butter instead of biscuits
  • Savoury biscuit with a thin layer of low fat cheese spread instead of sweet biscuits

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