Food & Drink

Pack-n-Play: Easy-Prep Homemade Snacks for Your Next Play Date

Try one of these 15 homemade easy-to-pack snacks for your next adventure out with the kids. You'll be the playground superhero!

By Susie Foresman June 4, 2015

Getting ready for a day of play is like arming the troops for battle. After getting the kids into comfy gear, loading up on diapers and wipes and remembering the sunscreen, there’s always the nosh that needs to make it’s way into your bag. Instead of grabbing pre-packaged goods, try any of these super tasty, (not) out-of-the-box, snack ideas. Kid-tested and parent-approved, these homemade treats have a chance at replacing those pesky goldfish that always seem to find their way to the bottom of your bag!

Crispy Edamame Popcorn

You thought kids loved these hip green beans boiled and salted best---until you got a taste of Thyme Bombe’s recipe for crispy popcorn edamame. Easy to store in your purse or bag, full of protein for those moving kiddos, this crunchy snack will have everyone saying “more, please!” For the complete recipe, run over to Thyme Bombe.

Photo: Alyana Tucker via Thyme Bombe