Any protein snack ideas for kids to take to school?

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ldg

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:21 am

I already give yogurts but only once or twice a week because they're expensive. The kids like nuts but they're getting sick of it. A couple of kids like cheese sticks. They don't want eggs or fish. Any other ideas?

smss

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:25 am

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sayinghi

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:26 am

Hummus (with pretzel crisps) you can buy in bulk at Costco

wifenmother

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:29 am

Wow! Sounds like you're really doing well with their snacks. Wish I can say the same for myself!

If your kids school isn't 'nut-free' then I'd suggest varying the nuts. You can also make homemade granola with loads of different chopped nuts and seeds. My kids enjoy snacking on it if I fill a small sandwich bag with for them.

rachel6543

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:32 am

Protein bars (lots of recipes online to make, much cheaper than buying)

Peanutbutter - make sandwiches, or serve with apple slices

Peanut butter pretzels ( be careful, some brands high in salt)

For yogurt, it's usually cheaper to buy the big containers. Just put in your own reusable plastic container. That's what I do. Add fresh/dried fruit, nuts, jam...etc

Sandwiches with the vegetarian sandwich meat and cheese slices

4eyes

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:44 am

Celery sticks with peanut or almond butter!
You can try taking mini peppers and stuff with egg or tuna salad
Carrots dipped in hummus

PinkFridge

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 12:08 pm

Crunchy chick peas- easy way is to drain one can well, toss with just a little olive oil and some spices of your choice (cumin, obviously Tongue Out

) and bake. Don't remember how long.

amother

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 1:05 pm

Mini quiches/kugels (if they are willing. Yo ucan make a whole lot in some muffin tins and freeze them, then just pull out a few the night before or in the mornings (they're small so they deforst quickly). They make great snacks, and the eggs and/or cheese in them provide protein.

Also, cottage cheese is higher in protein than yogurts, if that would work for you.

Lentil patties, if you think your kids would eat them.

Granola is also good

seeker

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 5:24 pm

Following, but we are nut-free so it's even harder. Help? Kid doesn't like hummus.

MaBelleVie

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 5:55 pm

PinkFridge wrote:

Crunchy chick peas- easy way is to drain one can well, toss with just a little olive oil and some spices of your choice (cumin, obviously Tongue Out

) and bake. Don't remember how long.

Yummy! I'm making this immediately. I like to use salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and cumin. Be careful because it burns easily.

chocolate chips

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:49 pm

Grab 1 bars or any other protein bar.

amother

Thu, Mar 27 2014, 10:52 pm

You can use protein powder in baked goods. I purchased a dairy free / soy free / nut free container of protein powder.

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