Jackson Hospital | Partners | Summer 2021

jackson.org 7 Crackerwiches. Spread peanut butter on a whole-wheat cracker. Top with a few thin strawberry slices, then lightly drizzle with honey and top with another cracker. Crunchy chickpeas. Drain a 15-ounce can of chickpeas. Cook in an oven-proof skillet with two tablespoons of olive oil and one teaspoon each of cumin and smoked paprika for two minutes. Season with salt, then transfer the chickpeas to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 425°F. Pretzel melts. Place small slices of cheddar on a mini pretzel. Top with finely diced bell peppers, then another pretzel. Put on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for seven to 10 minutes at 425°F. Serve with mustard. Tuxedo olives. Cut cheese sticks into thin strips. Stuff the strips inside large pitted olives. Serve plain, or toss with olive oil, red wine vinegar and parsley. Jicama sticks. Peel a jicama and cut into sticks. Toss with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, salt, sugar and chili powder. Flavored milk. In a blender, puree two cups thawed frozen strawberries, peaches or mixed berries with three tablespoons no-sugar-added white grape juice concentrate. Stir about one-third cup of the fruit puree into one cup low- fat milk. Cover and refrigerate the remaining puree for up to five days. Apple moons. Slice an apple into crescents. Spread with peanut or almond butter and press a small amount of granola on top. Yogurt parfaits. Top your favorite flavor of fat-free Greek yogurt with berries and a tablespoon of chopped walnuts. Pickle roll-ups. Spread a thin layer of reduced-fat cream cheese on a slice of deli meat, then wrap the meat around a pickle spear. thought When it comes to after-school snacks, your kids’ brains need glucose or carbohydrates for fuel, and their bellies need fiber and protein to stay full and satisfied. Liven up your daily snack routine by offering snacks with color. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables provide an assortment of vitamins and minerals needed by the brain. They are a great ad- dition to your child’s diet and can encourage them to continue to eat healthy as adults. 2