After school, on the way to practice, even after dinner, kids want snacks – all the time. It even seems like they want more snacks than real meals, because they’re quick, easy and tasty to little impatient tummies. So this puts big pressure on parents to make sure these yummy, tiny bites are packed with good nutrition.
But, how?
Well, Purium, duh!
Our superfoods aren’t just for making nutritious juices for adults, parents can easily use them to whip up yummy-tummy finger foods for any age.
Check out these quick go-to healthy snacks for kids and on-the-go adults, too:
Purium’s Superfoods PB & J
Peanut butter and jelly is a family staple. Yet nut allergies are no joke. Even without the allergies, peanuts aren’t the healthiest “nut” (it’s actually a legume). On top of that store-bought jars of peanut butter and jelly can be loaded with preservatives, sugar and not much kid-friendly stuff. Luckily, you can make your own superfoods version with Purium!
First, you’ll need to make Coconut Barley Butter (Faux Peanut Butter).
What You’ll Need:
6 tbsp. Purium Activated Barley
6 tbsp. Purium Rice Bran Solubles
4 tbsp. Purium Organic Tropic Oil (You may want to warm until it is soft or liquid).
2 tbsp. honey (raw, locally sourced) or pure maple syrup
Himalayan salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
- Let the mix sit for 5 minutes.
This mix can also be served with crackers (whole-grain, rice or lentil), celery or apple slices.
You got the Faux Peanut Butter down and now it’s time for the Cherry Jam! Whip up your very own Tart Cherry Preserves!
What You’ll Need
1/2 cup Apothe-Cherry
20 fresh cherries
Pectin (to desired thickness)
Instructions
- Mix cherries and Apothe-Cherry.
- Add pectin in slowly to thicken up jam.
Now you have your faux peanut butter and jelly. Set out with crackers or spread on bread for the perfect afternoon snack.
After School Cocoa “Milk”
Chocolate after school? It may not sound like a healthy snack for kids, but it sure can be!
What You’ll Need
1 serving of Cocoa Mint Spirulina
1 teaspoon of Tropic Oil
3/4 cup chilled chocolate or vanilla rice or almond milk
Optional ice
Instructions
- Mix all above in a blender or shaker bottle.
- Add ice if you want it be more like a milkshake!
MVP Oatmeal
Oatmeal may not be a kid’s best friend, but Kids MVP can change that! Try mixing one serving with a bowl of granola or oatmeal. Packed with protein and 100% non-GMO, this chocolate flavored mix is sure to leave smiles for everyone.
Keeping your kids energized with nutritious and healthy superfoods isn’t so hard, right? So, which will you try?
