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The ideal after-school snack is satisfying enough to keep kiddos going until dinner but also feels like a treat. Turn everyday ingredients into a build-your-own-snack adventure with a few different toppings. Simply prep the base, then let the kids do the topping themselves. Check out the combinations below for ideas.
Suggested combos:
BASE: 365 Everyday Value® Steel-Cut Oat Bread, toasted
- Mashed avocado
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Large Brown Eggs, hard-boiled and sliced (optional)
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Mild Cheddar Cheese, broiled until melted (optional)
BASE: Organic Brown Unsalted Rice Cakes
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Almond Butter or Sunflower Butter
- Blueberries
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Mountain Forest Honey (optional)
BASE: Cucumber slices
- Whole Foods Market™ Original Hummus
- Radishes, sliced (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
BASE: Apple slices
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanut Butter
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanuts Roasted & Salted, chopped
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Raisins (optional)
- Whole Foods Market™ Apple Juice–Infused Dried Cranberries (optional)
BASE: Bell-pepper halves (cut lengthwise, stem and seed)
- 365 Everyday Value® Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
- Basil Pesto
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Pine Nuts, toasted
BASE: Pear halves (cut lengthwise, seeds and some extra flesh scooped out to make a boat)
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Plain Cottage Cheese
- 365 Everyday Value® Organic Ground Cinnamon
Method
Prep the bases and toppings. Let the kids do the assembly!
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