Snack Smart

Snack smart by pairing lean proteins with nutrient-rich carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits or vegetables. This will give you an energy boost and long lasting satisfaction. 


1.  Oatmeal with lowfat milk

2.  Vanilla yogurt with fruit: Take one cup of yogurt and stir in half a cup of 
your favorite fruit (frozen or fresh). 

3.  Nuts and dried fruit: Start with a small handful of nuts and add your favorite 
dried fruit (raisins, apricots or apples). 

4.  Cheddar cheese and an apple: Combine creamy and crunchy, with an ounce of 
sharp cheese and a crisp apple for tartness.  

5.  Turkey on multi-grain bread: A slice of turkey, a slice of whole grain bread, some 
lettuce and tomato and your favorite mustard.  Yummy!!  

6.  Peanut butter on bananas: Whether you like creamy or crunchy, a tablespoon or 
two of peanut butter makes this a perfect snack for all ages.  

7.  Cottage cheese and fruit: Juice-packed, canned fruit 
goes great with a half cup of cottage cheese.  Try 
pineapple, peaches or pears. 

8.  Cheese stick and tomatoes: Easy to take anywhere. 
Enjoy a mozzarella cheese stick with cherry or 
grape tomatoes. 

9.  Salad with sunflower seeds: Sprinkle a tablespoon of crunchy seeds on salad 
greens and dress lightly with olive oil and vinegar.  

10. Raw vegetables and hummus- try baby carrots, celery sticks or cucumber slices.


11. Cereal and milk


12. Tortilla chips and salsa


13. Pretzels and low-fat cream cheese- dip pretzel sticks into your favorite flavored cream cheese.


14. Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, fig bars, ginger snaps, animal cracker and milk- choose your pick and pair with milk. 


15. Smoothie- blend yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit.