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| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Rebecca Joerres It’s back to school season and that means it’s time to get creative with afterschool snacks and lunches, and time to stock up on dorm room nosh. In the spirit of keeping our readers healthy, snack-happy and on-budget this school year, we’re giving 10 lucky winners each a set of snack-packing essentials and a $25 gift card from The Container Store, plus a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card to help keep you stocked up this fall. Just tell us about your favorite healthy snack in the comments below by September 6th and your comment might be randomly selected as a winner.
Check out these snack-packing essentials you’ll find at The Container Store:
Insulated Lunch CarrierKeep your food chilled while you’re on the go.
lReplace those plastic sandwich bags with these reusable ones made from quick-drying, lightweight cotton fabric. BPA-free!
Ingeniously arranged dividers keep a sandwich, chips and fruit tastefully compact and compartmentalized.
Klipo Cutlery SetSay "so long" to disposable cutlery! Set includes two handles with interchangeable utensils – choose from chopsticks, a knife, for or spoon.
PeopleTowels Reusable NapkinThis earth-friendly napkin was designed to be easy to use and portable. It's absorbent, lightweight and fast drying — without the waste.
EZ Freeze Ice BlockPut it in the freezer overnight then add it to a lunch tote in the morning to keep food and beverages cool for hours.
Tellfresh Lunch KitsGrab your lunch and go with these convenient Lunch Kits. Each kit comes with a fork that fits into an integrated storage slot in the lid.
Once you have your essential containers, try filling them with some of our favorite snacks (click on the image for the recipe):
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Hummus, guacamole and fresh fruit with greek yogurt.
08/30/2011 2:58:42 PM CDT
It's all about the dips in our house. I like to put out different spreads like hummus, fresh salsa and we dip veggies or crackers - a big hit with adults and kids alike!
08/30/2011 5:34:24 PM CDT
Any FRESH fruits and veggies makes the perfect snack for us. Always refreshing and always tasty!!
08/30/2011 8:30:17 PM CDT
I make yogurt parfaits because most yogurt brands offer coupons leaving more $ for parfait extravagances and additions, i.e. dragon fruit. Plain or Greek style vanilla yogurt is amazing with layers inbetween of almonds or peanuts and--for me--bananas, 1 teaspoon honey and a few strawberry slices.
08/30/2011 9:26:37 PM CDT
Greetings;
My name is Kurtis; I am a lover of food and often create recipes to satisfy my adventurous eating habits. I came up with this easy ten-minute brown sugar Brussels sprout recipe. My supplies are one large skillet, unsalted butter, a tablespoon, cinnamon, Brussels sprouts, and one small cutting knife. I take an 8 oz. pack of Brussels sprouts, wash them, and cut an x on top of each one. Rinse them under cold water. I take a large non-stick skillet, heat it on a low fire, and add a tablespoon of unsalted butter. I then add the Brussels sprouts to the melted butter in the pan. As the Brussels sprouts heat up I sprinkle four tablespoons of cinnamon over them. Stir them around until the cinnamon and butter caramelize. The actual cooking process takes 3 - 4 minutes. Prep time takes 6 minutes or less.
08/30/2011 10:17:49 PM CDT
Hummus, carrots and pita triangles.
08/30/2011 10:49:57 PM CDT
I just made my new favorite snack tonight - raw almonds, tossed with a little bit of oil, and spices/flavorings (salt, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and ground clove), and toasted briefly in the oven until browned. Delicious!
08/31/2011 5:13:45 AM CDT
I am a tortilla chips and salsa fiend! I especially like making my own simple salsa with tomatoes, fresh garlic, cilantro, onion, cumin, salt, and lime juice. Mmmm.
08/31/2011 5:17:22 AM CDT
One of my favorite snacks, especially during the fall, is a special apple dip that I make. I mix about a cup of plai or vanilla greek yogurt with a few tablespoons 1/3 less fat cream cheese. I also mix in a few tablespoons of peanut or almond butter and some caramel. The I finish it off with a dash of cinnamon!
08/31/2011 8:07:56 AM CDT
Home-made zucchini bran bread! So moist and it's slightly sweet. Made with white flour, whole wheat flour and bran. Spread with peanut butter for some added protein. My 2 year old LOVES this bread! My recipe makes 2 loaves, one for now and one for the freezer!
08/31/2011 8:45:24 AM CDT
One of my favorites snacks is "ants on a log", almond spread on celery sticks topped with raisins or dried cranberries. Beef jerky is also a favorite
08/31/2011 10:14:58 AM CDT
my favorite snack these days is sliced cucumbers with spreadable goat cheese in between. being hypoglycemic, i love the protein in the goat cheese combined with a little bit of vegetable carb. it keeps me going!
08/31/2011 11:07:33 AM CDT
My favorite healthy snack is edamame! So delicious and easy!
08/31/2011 11:08:22 AM CDT
Carrot sticks and Hummus. I know it's basic, but it gets me every time!
08/31/2011 11:26:00 AM CDT
Right now I'd have to say grapes! However, year-round my favorite snack is plain yogurt with some almonds and honey thrown in.
08/31/2011 11:32:34 AM CDT
My favorite is a whole wheat tortilla covered with one of the laughing cow cheese wedges (chive one is my favorite). I then fill with fresh spinach, bell pepper, cucumber and a few black olives. Then right before eating I warm in microwave for like 30 seconds. Delish!
08/31/2011 11:33:00 AM CDT
granola with lots of dried fruit and nuts
08/31/2011 11:34:27 AM CDT
love homemade granola- once I start I can't stop!
08/31/2011 11:59:48 AM CDT
I love veggies and hummus or apples and celery with almond butter. Apples with chocolate almond butter is a special treat! :)
08/31/2011 12:10:13 PM CDT
My favorite snack is steamed broccoli with Tazo Green Tea. I also really like the beets with citrus that is served at my favorite Whole Foods Store.
08/31/2011 12:16:13 PM CDT
Oooh! I love snacking. My favorite is a piece of whole grain bread topped with a shmear of mashed avocado, a few spoonfuls of Amy's Vegetarian Baked Beans, and a little dash of pepper. Creamy, crunchy and sweet!
08/31/2011 2:34:40 PM CDT
My favorite go-to snack on the go is a cup of Stoneyfarm yogurt with a little granola and dried cranberries! It is very filling and a well-balanced snack that makes you feel good.
08/31/2011 3:10:50 PM CDT
I like fresh fruit or veggies. Recently, I tried the Cliff Crunch bars. I really like the white chocolate/macadamia nut ones.
08/31/2011 5:20:58 PM CDT
Oatmeal mixed with peanut butter and yogurt. It is so creamy and smooth!
08/31/2011 7:17:55 PM CDT
snow peas and hummus - so yummy
08/31/2011 7:20:23 PM CDT