We aren’t going many places these days due to the extent of the pandemic in SoCal (except for the park and grocery pick-up), but now that the 8-month-old is eating solids, keeping snacks on hand for all of us is key ;) 

Here’s what I prioritize for each of us:

Me: high protein + fats to keep me full. I love premier protein drinks, perfect bars, and the dark chocolate + nuts individual packets from Trader Joes. If I’m eating breakfast on the go, I like a protein drink + a banana. If I’m getting starbucks, I love their egg white egg bites. 

Four year old: She loves applesauce pouches, pirates booty, banana, and yogurt. We also do clementine oranges, apple slices, or carrot sticks. For pouches be sure to look for no sugar added options, they can have a surprising amount of added sugar.

8-month-old: I typically bring a container with dry baby oatmeal, then add in applesauce and spoon feed. He also loves bananas and pears. If he’s feeding himself, I break up pieces of cheese or soft fruit.

Other healthy snack ideas:

• carrot sticks

• string cheese

• wheat crackers with cheese

• celery sticks

• almonds

• popcorn (not for babies/toddlers)

• dry cheerios

• berries

• yogurt (pay attention to the sugar content)

• trail mix

• apple slices

• pirates booty

• sugar snap peas

• sliced bell peppers

• pretzels

• sliced melon

• beef jerky

• sliced deli meat with cheese

• rice cakes with peanut butter and fruit

• olives

• apple chips

• dried fruit

• cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

• grapes (cut up for kids under 5)

• raisins

• hummus with veggies and crackers

• pirates booty

• ants on a log

• boom chicka pop

• boiled egg

• energy balls (oats, nut butter, honey, etc.)

For more info on what I’m feeding my family, follow me on instagram @cassandrapadgett.co