Have you noticed a few new temptations. Are you looking for grab and go healthy snacks that the entire family will love and the kids can be involved in? Then look no further because I have a great idea to get the kids involved and allows them to include things they’ll like.
They are in your kitchen: all the food inside your fridge, pantry and/or kitchen cabinets! Especially tempting if you tend to stocked up on snacks and “extras”.
I’ve got two things to share with you that might help. One is a tip and another is a recipe.
First, the tip: If you find yourself making too many trips to the kitchen for food, what about setting specific times for your meals and/or snacks?
If you know you have a meal coming up in an hour or so, you might be less apt to sneak a snack.
And second: A recipe!
Actually, this isn’t a recipe so much as a DIY idea.
Kids love them, too!
You can assemble your healthy snack bento box in a reusable meal/food container with dividers, but that’s definitely not necessary. Instead, you can use ziploc snack bags or other small sealable containers.
Simply package up your ingredients and keep them in the fridge until snack/mealtime!
Tip: make sure your bento box contains at least one protein-rich ingredient. This will help stabilize your blood sugar and also help you feel fuller, longer.
Some Healthy Snack Bento Box Ingredient Possibilities:
- Tuna
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Raw nuts (walnuts, almonds and pecans are great choices)
- Grapes
- Berries
- Veggie sticks
- Hummus
- String cheese
Try to include a mix of 3 to 4 different items in your boxes.
If you’re looking for even more creative ideas, check out this guide from Eating Well magazine: www.eatingwell.com/gallery/13659/easy-bento-box-lunch-ideas-for-work-and-school/)
The trick is to get these assembled BEFORE you are hungry or feel like snacking! That way you’ll feel less tempted by less-than-healthy snack foods that might be lingering in your kitchen.
