Simple Snacks & Brain Food!

Fresh Fruits

• Oranges
• Apple Quarters
• Melon Slices
• Apricots
• Cherries
• Bananas
• Grapes
• Blueberries

 
Canned Fruits

• Pineapple (in its own juice)
• Unsweetened Apple Sauce
• Avoid canned fruits packed in syrup

 
Raw Vegetables

• Cherry Tomatoes
• Baby Carrots
• Radishes
• Cucumber Spears
• Avocado Slices
• Celery Sticks

• Snap Peas

 
Lightly Steamed Vegetables

• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Brussel Sprouts
• Asparagus
• Zucchini
• Mushrooms

 
Dried Vegetables

• Dried Green Peas
• Dried Tomatoes

• Squash Slices

Dried Fruits

• Raisins
• Prunes
• Dates
• Berries
• Apricots
• Mango Slices
• Apple Slices
• Pears
• 100% Fruit Snacks

 
Nuts & Seeds

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Cashews
• Peanuts

• Sunflower Seeds

 
Other Smart Snacks

• Low-Fat String Cheese
• Hummus with vegetables
• Whole-Grain, Baked Pretzel Sticks

 
Sweet and Desserts

• Smoothies: Blend nonfat, plain yogurt or water with fresh or frozen fruit.
• Banana “Popsicles” (peel a banana & wrap it in a clean cloth before freezing)
• Frozen 100% Fruit Juice Pops
• Parfaits – Top nonfat, plain yogurt with low-fat granola and fresh fruit