Veggies and Dip.
How: Prepare your own ranch dip with low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt and ranch seasonings. Or, for sour-cream-and-onion dip, mix nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt (such as Fage 0%) with one packet Lipton's Onion Soup Mix.
Why: Kids love anything that requires their hands to be moving, so dipping is always a favorite. Carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, pepper slices, and cherry tomatoes will disappear in an instant if there's a tub of dip to go with them.
Why: Kids love anything that requires their hands to be moving, so dipping is always a favorite. Carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, pepper slices, and cherry tomatoes will disappear in an instant if there's a tub of dip to go with them.
Banana Popsicles.
- 12 spritzes of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! spray
- 1 tablespoon dry taco-seasoning mix (or parmesan cheese, cinnamon and sugar, or nutritional yeast)
- 1 bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn
Why: Microwave popcorn like Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop minis or Jolly Time Healthy Pop minis have about 100 calories, two grams of fat, and five grams of fiber per bag. Popcorn also contains the amino acid known as serotonin, which can boost feelings of happiness and calmness. Children under age 4 should avoid eating popcorn because it's a choking hazard.
Chocolate Delight.
How: In a bowl, combine one individual-size container of Jell-O lowfat chocolate pudding with one cup of sliced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Why: How many of us are guilty of indulging in sweet desserts? Some of our favorite ice cream treats have as many calories as an adult should eat in a day. For the same amount of calories, you can have 10 of these fudgy low-cal treats. Plus, pudding is a great source of calcium. Paired with strawberries, which are packed with fiber, this treat will curb any craving.
Why: How many of us are guilty of indulging in sweet desserts? Some of our favorite ice cream treats have as many calories as an adult should eat in a day. For the same amount of calories, you can have 10 of these fudgy low-cal treats. Plus, pudding is a great source of calcium. Paired with strawberries, which are packed with fiber, this treat will curb any craving.
