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Eat Up! Simple Ways To Shake Up Snack Time

Here are eight simple solutions that take snacks from drab to fab—and might even introduce some new flavors to the mix.

By Phebe Wahl September 9, 2014

Whether it is your week for share-a-snack at school, or you are looking to tide over tiny tummies until dinner—snack attacks can leave you starved for ideas. If your crew craves something more creative than a bag of goldfish, satisfy small stomachs with a playful presentation. Here are eight simple solutions that take snacks from drab to fab—and might even introduce some new flavors to the mix.

Break The Rules

 Mix up their routine by changing up the classics. Swap out bread for apple slices for this scrumptious peanut butter and chocolate chip “sandwich” we found on Health Heaven. Still looking for more ways to shake up snack time? Try mixing up meals. Grill up this delicious grilled cheese and waffle sandwich courtesy of Alli N’ Son. Use waffles or pancakes as a taco shell. Put eggs and bacon on your pizza. No matter what you serve, just remember to make food fun!

We are hungry for your “feed” back! What do you serve for snack? Tell us below!

–Phebe Wahl

Photos courtesy of The Nourishing Home, Desiree Nielsen, Flower Patch Farm Girl, Leanne Bakes, The Weekend Homemaker, and Zoku

Eat Up! Simple Ways To Shake Up Snack Time

Break The Rules

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