Make your own 100-calorie snack bags
100-calorie snack packs sure are convenient, but they’re also pricey and come with a lot of wasteful packaging. Try these much cheaper versions:
- 1 cup raspberries (64 calories)
- 3 cups air-popped popcorn (93 calories)
- 20 roasted peanuts (120 calories)
- 6 oz. fat-free plain yogurt with 1/3 cup berries (100 calories)
- 1 fat-free fudge bar (100 calories)
- 1 hard-boiled egg with 1 slice Melba toast (91 calories)
- 1 small apple with 2 tsp. peanut butter (120 calories)
- 1/2 red bell pepper with 2 Tbsp. hummus (85 calories)
- 7 reduced-fat Triscuits® (120 calories)
Kid-friendly options
- 2 full low-fat graham crackers
- 1 cheese stick and a slice of turkey
- Slice of colby jack cheese and 8 reduced-fat Wheat Thins®
- 2/3 cup fresh berries
- 1 cup Multi Grain Cheerios®
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
To satisfy a sweet tooth
- 2/3 cup mini-marshmallows
- 2/3 cup Cocoa Puffs®
- 12 animal crackers
Nature’s 100-calorie snack pack
"If you give fruit a chance, it’s really the ultimate snack,” says Julie Enga, R.D., L.D. “A piece or portion of fruit is usually less than 100 calories. Fruit satisfies your sweet craving, doesn’t add too much sugar to your diet, and also helps you stay hydrated. Plus, it’s portable and convenient.”
- Think beyond apples and bananas — pick up some papaya, mango, or kiwi. Try different varieties and combinations.
- Try these tips to make fruit more appealing to your kids. Make a fruit kabob, give them chopsticks or cocktail umbellas to use as utensils, or serve with a healthy yogurt dip — they’ll be more likely to give it a try.
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To save money and cut down on packaging waste:
- Choose reusable food containers instead of disposable bags
- Buy reusable snack and sandwich bags – you'll find a number of options online.
- Or, just recycle your sandwich bag by rinsing it out and using it again
Log in to the Health & Wellness Tools  . Click on Resources, then Recipes, to find simple, healthy snack options in categories like After-School Snacks, Kid-Friendly Ideas, and Snacks in a Snap.
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