I'm also an elementary school teacher, and snack time is still a time honored tradition there, thankfully. I eat breakfast right when I get up at 5:45 and lunch is at 11:45. That's a long stretch, and around 10, I find myself needing a bit of a pick me up.
So I thought I'd share a few of my go-tos, things that are easy to pack and bring along as well as being healthy!
1. Hummus - I love this protein packed snack so much, and I really haven't found a flavor I don't like. I recently tried this one and really like bit of a spicy kick. I generally have it with vegetables, like cucumbers or carrots, but sometimes, especially if I am gearing up for a longer workout or run, I'll dip a few pretzels in it.
2. Popcorn - this particular brand is a recent fave, but really any kind of portion controlled bag (important!) works for me. If I'm bringing it to school, I will pop it in the morning, so it won't be hot, but it's still crunchy and that works for me.
3. Hardboiled Egg - I love whipping up a batch on the weekends and having them for snacks throughout the week. I have been trying to get more protein into my diet as a whole, as well as my snacks, and this is a perfect fit!
4. Fresh Fruit - I'm not too picky when it comes to fruit, I pretty much will go with what's on sale and create my own little cup of fresh fruit salad. When I eat fruit, I do need to pair it with a protein, so I either pack one of those hardboiled eggs or....
5. Cheese Sticks - I've never made a cheese I didn't like. Thank goodness for portion controlled sticks. Again, that bump of protein is a great addition to fruit or veggies!
6. Skim Latte - A caffeine boost with some skim dairy in one. Some days you just need it.
Have any favorite snacks? Comment below!
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