When it's your child's birthday, you want to send in a classroom treat that is healthy and still a crowd-pleaser. What to do? We asked Mrs. Joanne Vernon, Principal at Reynolds School, for suggestions.
PLEASE DO BRING IN...
MINI BAGELS (WHOLE WHEAT PREFERRED)
GRANOLA BARS
MINI APPLE CINNAMON BRAN OR OATMEAL MUFFINS
WHOLE WHEAT CRACKERS AND CHEESE
FRUIT KABOBS (STRAWBERRIES, GRAPES AND MELON WORK WELL)
FROZEN YOGURT WITH FRESH FRUIT
DRIED FRUIT MIX
CLEMENTINES
ORANGE SLICES
PINEAPPLE CHUNKS
GRAPES
FRUIT SMOOTHIES (YOGURT WITH FRESH OR FROZEN FRUIT)
FROZEN YOGURT BARS OR SANDWICHES
FROZEN FRUIT BARS/POPS
YOGURT CUPS WITH GRANOLA TOPPING
APPLESAUCE
VEGGIES AND DIP
ANTS ON A LOG (CELERY WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPED WITH RAISINS)
PRETZELS
POPCORN
100 CALORIE COOKIE SNACKS WITH 0 TRANS FATS
PLEASE AVOID...
MARSHMALLOWS BROWNIES CUPCAKES CANDY MUNCHKINS
Please Remember To Check With Your Child's Teacher Regarding Food Allergies Before Sending in A Treat.
PLEASE SHARE YOUR OWN GREAT HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS WITH US AND WE WILL POST THEM HERE. CONTACT SUSAN HYNES
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