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Kids Pack It Yourself Recipe

Ingredients

  • Banana (for roll-ups)
  • Strawberries (for roll-ups or trail mix)
  • Grapes (optional snack box item)
  • Apple slices (for stacker sides)
  • Baby carrots or cucumber coins (optional for stacker sides)
  • Dried cranberries or raisins
  • Sliced deli turkey, ham, or veggie deli slices
  • Plant-based protein (e.g., tofu cubes, optional alternative)
  • Cream cheese or dairy-free spread
  • Sliced cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc. or dairy-free option)
  • Whole wheat or flour tortillas
  • Whole grain crackers or mini rice cakes
  • Dry cereal (like Cheerios or puffed rice)
  • Oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
  • Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • Shredded coconut (optional in energy bites)
  • Mini chocolate chips (regular or dairy-free)
  • Pretzels or Goldfish crackers
  • Mini marshmallows or chocolate chips (trail mix option)
  • Nut butter (e.g. almond, peanut) or
  • Nut-free alternatives: sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter
  • Honey or maple syrup (for energy bites)

Instructions

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