102 HAWAII PARENT May/June 2024 ready! Dried fruit (without added sugar) is a great option, too. • As many vegetables as possible. Carrot sticks and celery are always good options, but don’t be afraid to mix it up with broccoli, snap peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, or green peas. If your child is resistant to veggies, including a sauce or dip will sometimes do the trick. Try nut butter, cream cheese, or see one of the irresistible and easy dip recipes below. • Pasta salad with veggies and their favorite tomato or pesto sauce. We make this for dinner and my kids love this as a leftover the next day for lunch. The flavors just get better! • Wraps filled with avocado, grilled veggies, and cheese, or a non-dairy alternative. • Veggie Sushi filled with cucumbers, avocado, rice, and nori—yum! • Regular yogurt or a vegan alternative with fruit mixed in is a great way to sneak in an extra serving of fruit. • As an alternative to greasy chips, look for baked varieties or whole grain varieties, soy crisps, rice cakes, or crackers Rolling up veggies, fruits, and whole grains in a wrap or tortilla is a fun and enjoyable way to make healthy snacks more appealing. RECIPES “Prep those lunch boxes with plant-based choices the little ones will love.” with natural ingredients. These are great with veggie dips, too. • Make your own one-of-a-kind snack mix using ingredients from Down to Earth’s bulk bins. It’s economical and you can let your kids create the mix! • If you pack a juice box, make sure it is 100% juice. Of course, nothing is better than pure water, and lots of it. • Spinach Pasta Salad with Pesto https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/sp inach-pasta-salad • Vegetable Sushi Rolls https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/ve getable-sushi-rolls • Mac Nut Cheese Sauce: https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/dr essings-dips-andsauces/mac-nutcheese-sauce • Cauliflower Hummus: https://www.downtoearth.org/recipes/dr essings-dips-andsauces/cauliflowerhummus Scan the QR codes for direct links to these healthy and easy snack recipes or visit DowntoEarth.org/recipes:
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