I know it’s not just my kids but it still amazes (and overwhelms me at times) how much my kids want to SNACK. I try to keep stocked with quick and easy, yet HEALTHY things for things for them to snack on which seems to be getting easier these days. Brands are realizing that moms care about what their kids are eating! We’ve recently discovered that we can season and bake fresh kale for a yummy and nutrient packed snack. Some other snacks we enjoy are:
- Apples with peanut butter
- Baby carrots with ranch
- Corn chips and salsa
- Pretzels mixed with raisins or dried cranberries
- Dehydrated fruit
- String Cheese
- Clementines
- Yogurt
- Green Smoothies
While they enjoy these items, my kids seem to prefer snacks if they come in a package. For some reason it seems like more of a treat to them. If it’s in a bag and resembles a chip, even better! Green Giant has a Giant Surprise — New Veggie Chips! Made with real vegetables, these chips are naturally flavored and contain less fat than potato chips. They are available in 2 varieties:
- The Green Giant™ Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips – Zesty Cheddar Flavor are made with real vegetables, 17 grams of whole grain per serving (48g are recommended daily).
- The Green Giant™ Multigrain Sweet Potato Chips – Sea Salt Flavor are made with real sweet potatoes and made with 14 grams of whole grain.
I feel a lot better about giving my kids Green Giant snacks when they are craving a crunchy snack than giving in and letting them have potato chips. These are definitely satisfying.I’ll admit, I’ve even served them with dinner as one of the sides to a barbecued hamburger or grilled chicken. I personally prefer the Zesty Cheddar flavor and didn’t find them too “vegetable-y” at all. In fact, I quite enjoyed them, as did my kids!
You can find out more about these products by visiting the Green Giant’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.
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