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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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Since the season is almost upon us, a fresh apple, although plain, can hardly be beat.
08/26/2011 12:26:04 AM CDT
fresh apples, pistachios and yogurt with maple syrup are my favorite snacks!
08/26/2011 3:33:33 AM CDT
When I was a kid (way before Smoothies became popular), my mom would put frozen peach chunks in the blender and make Peach Slushies. We were trendy way ahead of time!
08/26/2011 5:47:12 AM CDT
Just found a local producer of BAKED APPLE hummus--yum!
08/26/2011 6:06:32 AM CDT
ladybugs and ants on a log. My girls loved this when they were little. natural peanut butter in a celery stick sprinkled with dried cranberries, raisins and golden raisins. YUM!
08/26/2011 6:56:33 AM CDT
One of my kids' favorites isFire Ants on a Log (celery, peanut butter, and dried cranberry "ants")--no, they're not actually hot :)
Also, for a sweet treat, peanut butter smores. Place a large marshmallow on top of a square graham cracker and microwave about 8 seconds until it just starts to puff. Top with a small square of chocolate and spread peanut butter on the inside of the top graham cracker.
I love homemade granola. There are lots of possible variations, but I typically end up using some combination of pecans, walnuts, or almonds, plus rolled oats, sunflour seeds, flax seed, honey, cinnamon, and a bit of oil. Toast in the oven on a cookie sheet. Yummy for breakfast or as a crunchy topping for strawberries and yogurt.
08/26/2011 8:21:06 AM CDT
my favorite snack is an banana with fresh honey roasted peanut butter - quick, easy and so delicious!
08/26/2011 8:54:27 AM CDT
Our family usually goes for carrot and celery sticks, bananas,apples and oranges or yogurt. Extended family thinks it strange when my kids ask for tomatoes or celery and everyone else is eating cheese-puffs or snack cakes, but I love that they think of veggies as a tasty treat!
08/26/2011 9:54:12 AM CDT
Hummus with carrot sticks
08/26/2011 9:59:56 AM CDT
i like taking a few cherry tomatoes - hollowing them out and filling them with a low fat/low sodium feta cheese with herbs mixed in - my favourite choices are parsley and dill and topped with a black olive slice.
08/26/2011 10:22:27 AM CDT
fresh summer fruit!
08/26/2011 10:54:53 AM CDT
My favorite Snack is "Nutsy Bannanas". I cut a bananna length-wise and spread peanut butter on both halfs. I then sprinkle each side with roasted pistachios. It is the greatest snack. It leaves me feeling happy and healthy!
08/26/2011 11:06:26 AM CDT
My favorite healthy snack is a peanut butter and jam on toast. But it's made with only the best ingredients! I like the organic 365 peanut butter, and I like to use the Crofter's superfruit spread on a sprouted wheat bread. So yummy and it's not too sweet!!
08/26/2011 11:25:06 AM CDT
Smoothies - especially a chocolate smoothie with skim milk, cocoa powder and frozen bananas. It usually satisfies any ice cream craving.
08/26/2011 2:28:58 PM CDT
My favorite snack is apple slices with all natural peanut butter.
08/26/2011 3:02:40 PM CDT
mix your favorite hummus with you favorite salsa and use as a dip! Dip carrots and tortilla chips in it! Its a great way to stretch your hummus and keep it lower cal/fat while bulking it up at the same time!
08/26/2011 3:03:12 PM CDT
I love eating oatmeal raisin cookies for a wholesome burst of energy!
08/26/2011 3:26:44 PM CDT
I love to toss fresh sliced strawberries with a Tablespoon or two of unsweetened carob chips (great for those allergic to chocolate and watching sugars) and spritz with balsamic vinegar. Sweet, bitter, tangy - altogether!
08/26/2011 3:52:38 PM CDT
I love to snack on nuts and dried fruit. Really great when they are mixed together.
08/26/2011 4:12:45 PM CDT
peanut butter and apples or low-fat tortilla chips and salsa
08/26/2011 7:27:39 PM CDT
My son's favorite snack is whole wheat Pizza - I buy the pizza dough from WFM (whole wheat) and I make the sauce with organic tomatoes and carrots (sauteed and pureed)...I add shredded mozzarela cheese
08/26/2011 9:13:03 PM CDT
Greek yogurt with organic peaches and blueberries! Sometimes I add a little maple syrup...
08/27/2011 10:07:34 AM CDT
The most versatile snack dipper I use is plain Greek yogurt. If you've got a sweet tooth that day you can drizzle a little honey on it and dip some fruit in it like peaches and strawberries. If your in more of a savory mood you can mix in some herbs and spices, or find your favorite veggie dip packet and voila! Dunk your favorite veggies and you've got a healthier dip in your hands. I love, love, love sliced cucumbers in it.
08/27/2011 10:09:24 AM CDT
I like all vegetable chips and toasted sea weed for snacks.
08/27/2011 10:19:07 AM CDT
Pink lady apples with sunflower seed butter, raw cocoa nibs, and pink Himalayan sea salt.
08/27/2011 10:56:40 AM CDT