Expanding our Snack Repertoire

I'm always looking to expand our "snack repertoire."

Since we can no longer have teddy grahams and cheezits, it's been a struggle to get the boys a variety of snacks! Don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful that they can't eat these "nutrition-less" snacks!

Here are a few new snacks that I'm hoping to try out soon!

Trail Mix
Lightly salted peanuts
EnjoyLife chocolate chips
Sulfite-free dried fruits - cranberries, raisins, apricots, apples

(Of course, do not include peanuts if allergic!!!)

Carrot Sticks, Celery Sticks, Broccoli "Trees" with Hummus

Hummus
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp sesame tahini or natural peanut butter
3 1/2 Tbsp water or bean juice
1 garlic clove
Salt/Pepper, to taste

Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with fresh veggie sticks!

Tropical Trio Sorbet
1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup grape juice concentrate (frozen)
1 cup crushed pineapple

Blend ingredients in blender until smooth. Put blender in fridge for at least an hour to cool down ingredients. Pour into ice cream maker and let run for 25 minutes, or until thickened. Transfer from freezer bowl into serving bowls and freeze for 4-6 hours.

Peach Sorbet
1/3 cup cashews
3 ripe peaches
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
3/4 cup honey
2 tsp vanilla

Blend ingredients in blender until smooth. Put blender in fridge for at least an hour to cool down ingredients. Pour into ice cream maker and let run for 25 minutes, or until thickened. Transfer from freezer bowl into serving bowls and freeze for 4-6 hours.

Ideas taken from Natural Sweets and Healthy Treats