I've been thinking a lot about the snacks my kids munch on after school. Aren't kids just the pickiest eaters sometimes? I mean, I can whip up a gourmet meal in the kitchen, and yet they'll turn their noses up at anything green. Just the other day, my son asked for candy instead of the fresh fruit I packed for him on our picnic. Heartbreaking, right? So, I decided it’s time to design a healthy snack box that’s fun, tasty, and—fingers crossed—actually gets them excited to eat well. What if I filled it with colorful fruits, crunchy veggies, and maybe a surprise homemade treat? The challenge of making health appealing is real, but wouldn’t it be amazing if I could inspire them to enjoy good food while having a blast? Let’s dive into this adventure together!
Items You’ll Need
- Snack Container
- Portion Control Cups
- Snack Bags
- Food Scale
- Vegetable Peeler
- Knife Set
- Cutting Board
- Blender
- Juicer
- Food Storage Bags
- Snack Prompts Chart
- Recipe Book
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Equipment
First, I gather all my equipment together. I set out my Snack Container, Portion Control Cups, Snack Bags, Food Scale, Vegetable Peeler, Knife Set, Cutting Board, Blender, Juicer, Food Storage Bags, Snack Prompts Chart, and Recipe Book on the kitchen counter. This makes it easy to access everything I need while creating my healthy snack box.
Step 2: Plan the Snacks
Next, I look at my Snack Prompts Chart and Recipe Book for fun ideas. I'm searching for snacks that are colorful and appealing to kids. I jot down a list of snacks I want to include, such as fruit skewers, veggie sticks with dip, and smoothies. This will make the snack box exciting for the little ones!
Step 3: Prepping Fruits and Veggies
I start by washing my fruits and veggies. Using my Vegetable Peeler, I peel the carrots and cucumbers. Then, with my Knife Set and Cutting Board, I cut them into fun shapes or sticks. This makes them more appealing for kids and encourages them to eat healthy!
Step 4: Making Smoothies
I decide to make some healthy smoothies. I grab the Blender, add some spinach, banana, yogurt, and a splash of almond milk. I blend it all until it's smooth and creamy. The kids will love the bright green color and tasty flavor!
Step 5: Measure Portions
I use the Food Scale to measure out appropriate portions for each snack. For example, I portion out some hummus to go with the veggie sticks in the Portion Control Cups. This helps me keep the snacks fun, healthy, and balanced.
Step 6: Pack the Snacks
Now, I fill my Snack Container with all the prepared snacks. I put the fruit skewers in first, then the veggie sticks with hummus, and finally, I pour the smoothies into Food Storage Bags. Each item goes into the Snack Container carefully to avoid messes.
Step 7: Make It Fun
To make the snack box extra exciting, I add some colorful stickers on the Snack Container. I include a little note with fun facts about the fruits and veggies inside. Kids love surprises and fun details!
Step 8: Final Touches
I close the Snack Container and give it a little shake to mix everything up. Then, I take a photo of my completed healthy snack box. It looks fantastic and I can't wait for the kids to try it!
Step 9: Ready to Serve
Finally, I place the snack box in the fridge. When snack time comes, I’ll take it out, and the kids will be excited to see all the healthy goodies I've prepared for them!