As everyone is getting back into their normal fall routines, parents out there are always looking for ways to help make this busy transition time go as smooth and easy as possible. The kids are getting back into the swing of long school days and after school activities, and having healthy snack options on hand can be a lifesaver when the mid-afternoon hanger hits! Keeping your kids to a vegetarian lifestyle can prove difficult when they’re in school because not all options available to them throughout the day truly fit within your lifestyle and diet. Having vegan and vegetarian snacks available for your kids to reach for when they return home is paramount to keep them on track and happy during the school week. Here are some store bought and homemade options for after school snacks that will keep them true to their animal free diet:
Annie’s Homegrown Snacks
Annie’s is a brand dedicated to providing yummy, healthy snack options for families on the go. Their snack packs are designed with your family in mind, being individually packaged into perfect snack portion sizes. I always suggest getting a variety snack pack to spice it up with different kinds of bunny crackers, bunny grahams, and fruit snacks. The versatility available can help you with finding snack options that satisfy all your kids!
Trail Mix
A longtime favorite, trail mix is a great snack option for boosting energy without ruining dinner! You can buy prepackaged mix or you can make it from scratch with whatever fruits, nuts, and seeds that you prefer.
Ants on a Log
I grew up eating and loving this healthy snack option, and always remember the creativity fondly. I never even knew it was healthy for me! This snack is made by adding your favorite nut butter to celery and then placing raisins along the top, resembling ants on a log. It’s a pretty common snack for kids and it checks off all the vegetarian boxes for mom’s and dad’s peace of mind. Kids don’t like raisins? Try sesame seeds, nuts or dried cranberries.
If you are the kind of parent who would rather make snacks from scratch, whether it’s to ensure a vegetarian diet or quality ingredients, or to save money, I encourage you to check out the Now Find Vegetarian site. On the right-hand side, you can perform a recipe search, selecting “snack” under the “course” drop down menu. You will find everything from fruit kabobs and dip to Popsicles made out of yogurt and fruit. Here are a few fun recipes that I found by doing a simple search.
A wonderful alternative to high carb crackers, these are also a great option for anyone raising kids with other dietary restrictions, like a gluten intolerance. You can pair these with fruit or a dip of your choice, for a healthy and quick snack cracker!
An American classic turned vegetarian, these oatmeal pies use vegetarian marshmallows and can even be made gluten free as well. Kids love them and parents love how easy they are to prepare!
Commercially produced fruit roll ups are filled with artificial colors and preservatives. Simple to make, with just a couple of ingredients, this recipe that allows you to control what goes into your roll ups. Your kids will be so excited to pick out their own fruit combinations!
This is a fun little recipe that you can make with your kids! It sounds like a silly name, but actually stands for “good old raisins and peanuts.” You can start with our basic version of the recipe, and switch it up to match your kids taste. It’s fun, super portable for on-the-go moments, and easy to keep stored around the house to keep crabby kids at bay until dinner!
Check out Now Find Vegetarian online and in the Apple and Google Play stores. We are always updating our recipes, product lists and lifestyle tips to help you and your family live a healthy, happy vegetarian life!
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