Where did the summer go? This month we are wrapping up our summer adventures with one last trip to Bear Lake (pictured above!) and getting Lily ready to start second grade at her new charter school. With so many exciting things going on, I need fast, healthy, and easy snacks to keep me and the kiddos going! Apples and grapes are always a hit at our house so my littles couldn’t wait to dive into this yummy package from Chiquita Snacking.
As a busy mom, I love that Chiquita Bites are:
- Washed and ready to eat
- 30–80 calories
- A half-cup of fruit or vegetables per serving
- A great source of nutrition
They come in single-serve bags, multipacks, and family packs – whatever size suits your family best! They are perfect for grabbing from the fridge when you are on your way to a dance lesson or – better yet – when it is your time to bring team treats for sports!
My family enjoyed eating them as is, but it was fun searching the Chiquita site for yummy and creative recipes! My little ones love it when their snacks are fun! We made these simple fruit cars for a birthday get together with cousins. They were a hit!
Apple Cars – healthy, easy and fun snacks!
We served the apple cars along with princess wands made from the grapes! Pair that with crown-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and you have happy kiddos!
To go along with the apple cars, I made our favorite fruit dip! Every time I serve it to company, I always get asked multiple times for the recipe. People are shocked when I tell them it is only two easy ingredients – honey greek yogurt and peanut butter! You can substitute any nut butter as well as different flavors of greek yogurt to change the taste. It is a protein-packed snack dip that I can feel good about my kids indulging in. Perfect to serve with the apple and grapes!
I am excited to try a few more of the recipes from the Chiquita web-site for our after school snacks! Don’t these look delicious?
Love that back to school snacks just got a little easier and healthier at our house! The Chiquita Snacking company loves making life easier for moms! T
What is a favorite after school snack at your house?
How do you get ready to go back to school?
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42 Comments
Amber · August 5, 2014 at 6:01 am
These snacks look delicious! My tip i that: Sometimes shopping online can save you time and money. I just ordered my kids some jeans for only $7 each with free shipping, and I didn’t even have to go to the store!
Kami @ Sweet Charli · August 5, 2014 at 6:23 am
Love these ideas! My girls will eat apples more with this dip! Our favorite snack right now is cheese and crackers!
Laura · August 5, 2014 at 6:49 am
I love the pre-sliced apples! My daughter starts 1st grade this year and I have got to start figuring out what lunch to pack her too!! Thanks for the head start!
~Laura
Amanda Love · August 5, 2014 at 7:45 am
I love these lil snackers and usually buy them for my daughter whenever we are going out. Since they’re pre-sliced, washed and individually wrapped it sure makes it easier to take with us.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) · August 5, 2014 at 7:57 am
Those dark chocolate apple dippers would go over BIG with my children!
Natalie @ Let's Get Together · August 5, 2014 at 10:17 am
We are huge fans of honey greek yogurt! Can’t wait to add some peanut butter and try this dip!!
Trisha · August 5, 2014 at 12:09 pm
My daughter would love these and I love these as a parent because of how convenient the are!
Amy Desrosiers · August 5, 2014 at 1:48 pm
I had no idea these existed but I KNOW they would be a massive hit with my kids! We must scout them out at our markets.
Lois Alter Mark · August 5, 2014 at 2:54 pm
Great idea! I wish they had these when my kids were little. I would definitely sent them to school with these every day!
Wendy · August 5, 2014 at 6:20 pm
I love Easy, healthy snacks that they can help themselves to. My kids both love apples,too!
Cindy · August 5, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Who says they need to be for kids? 🙂 These look like a great option for my lunches at work!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas · August 5, 2014 at 8:06 pm
I made that dip for a magazine article with my last job, but I could never get it to work with Greek yogurt. We used regular – maybe it was the honey! I’ll definitely give yours a try because I like the extra protein in the Greek!
Mama to 5 BLessings · August 5, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Those look great, perfect for on the go! I am going to look for these for our summer travels.
Giveaways 4 Mom · August 5, 2014 at 8:42 pm
Thanks for the wonderful back to school snack idea. They will definitely come in handy because my oldest is going to school for the very first time this year.
Ann Bacciaglia · August 5, 2014 at 9:55 pm
Fruit is a great after school snack as it is healthy and easy to prepare. My kids love a bunch of different kinds of fruit.
Liz Mays · August 5, 2014 at 10:18 pm
Those are the kinds of snacks I will eat if I have them but won’t take the time to cut up myself. This is pretty genius.
Danielle · August 6, 2014 at 12:43 am
Oh, these look so yummy! I want to try making all of them.
Briana · August 6, 2014 at 3:25 am
We don’t do after school snacks at our house yet, but my daughter will be starting pre-k this year. She loves apple slices with peanut butter! I like to buy Jiff to Go, having pre-portioned peanut butter makes snack time a little easier, lol. I’m excited to try to Brie & Pecan recipe you posted on the blog too, I love Brie cheese!
Annette · August 6, 2014 at 8:24 am
I love those apple cars! So cute!
janet · August 6, 2014 at 11:54 am
I hadnt seen these before, unfortunately my little one loves apple juice but Wont eat an apple.
Debbie Denny · August 6, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Love those cars. Great bunch of healthy snack ideas.
Rosie · August 6, 2014 at 8:51 pm
Wow I love how you made such a simple snack so freakin’ awesome! My fave is probably the cars…although that dip sounds really good! I might have to make that for my next meeting 🙂
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys · August 6, 2014 at 10:55 pm
Sounds like some great ideas! Can’t beat two ingredient apple dip!
Debi · August 7, 2014 at 11:11 am
I love these. They are such great grab and go snacks
megan tilley · August 7, 2014 at 3:22 pm
try to price match for different items and see what is in the sales ad, match those with store coupons. target often has clothing coupons.
Gina Sandoval · August 7, 2014 at 4:13 pm
I make re-usable baggies at beginning of school year, saves alot during year, thats if they remember to bring them back home lol
Rebecca · August 7, 2014 at 8:53 pm
Making lunches the night before keeps mornings from being too rushed. Cute lunch bag!
Laura J · August 10, 2014 at 9:48 am
My back to school tip is to start early and keep a stash on hand! Everytime I go get groceries through the summer…I pick up 1 item…either pens, pencils, a notebook, a pack of socks…something. Then when fall comes…I have some already done and it doesnt hit all at once
Nancy · August 10, 2014 at 6:26 pm
Here’s my BTS tip: Pack tomorrow’s lunches as you clear up from dinner. Leftovers can form part of tomorrow’s lunch. Refrigerate overnight and grab and go in the morning!
miranda · August 10, 2014 at 9:08 pm
pre-sliced apples with PB
Helen · August 11, 2014 at 11:20 am
the chocolate dipped apples are my favorite
sharon · August 11, 2014 at 4:19 pm
My tip: take lots of pictures!
Taryn T. · August 11, 2014 at 4:58 pm
My back to school tip is to buy a set of school supplies to keep at home, and make a homework station. Nothing like starting homework, only to realize you don’t have a single sharpened pencil!
Sherry Fowler · August 11, 2014 at 6:10 pm
leave little notes in your kids backpacks of encouragement
angela higdon · August 11, 2014 at 6:21 pm
My back to school tip is to start rolling bedtime back 15 minutes a day 3 weeks before school starts!
gary · August 11, 2014 at 8:31 pm
freezing double batches of muffins would be my tip
Alicia C · August 11, 2014 at 8:42 pm
Create an after school snack section of the refrigerator filled with healthy, pre-portioned snacks that the kids can grab whenever they get home. Things like cheese sticks, apples and dip, grapes, etc.
Sue Hull · August 11, 2014 at 9:55 pm
My favorite after school snack is fruit with a dip. Thank you for the great giveaway 🙂
Janeane Davis · August 15, 2014 at 7:06 am
Snacks are an important part of the school day. We often think about breakfast, but snacks during the day are crucial as well.
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