March Break has arrived and I’m sure the kids are pretty excited! Whether you are heading somewhere warm or taking part in some local activities, this week is all about the kids. If you’re stocking your pantry with some kid-friendly snacks keep some of these Power Up Approved items in mind. They also just so happen to be on special for the month of April!
Chickapea Mac N Cheese
Bean-based pastas are all the rage these days and for good reason. They are much higher in protein, fiber, and lower in absorbable carbohydrates. Beans are also packed with nutrients that you wouldn’t get from white flour, or even wheat-based pastas. I was so happy to see that Chickapea had created a Mac N Cheese!
One serving contains 19 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, making this pasta dish satisfying while unlikely to put you into a carb coma. And the ingredient label is the cleanest I’ve seen in the category and it tastes great! Let your kids be the judge.
Beanfields Chips
Yet another bean-based product. The simple Black Bean with Sea Salt is my personal favourite. These chips don’t compromise flavour and a serving is only 18g of carbohydrates, 6g of fiber, and 5g of protein. Now that’s my kind of nutrition label.
It’s a rare occasion that I can control myself with a bag of chips so when I do enjoy some chips and dip these are my go-to. While they are thoroughly enjoyable on their own, they are great with dips like guacamole, or hummus, and delicious with salsa!
Raincoast Trading Canned Salmon
I loved canned salmon and tuna for an easy protein boost, I always have some on hand. A great easy meal for the kids is a tuna or salmon salad sandwich! You can make a delicious salad with mayo (or avocado in place of mayo, which is so delicious), some chopped onion, salt and pepper. You can even add some chopped cranberries for a bit of sweetness. This is great to have in the fridge to top a salad, roll into a wrap, or enjoy between two slices of bread.
Raincoast sources their products from sustainably certified fisheries. There is no bycatch or habitat damage and it’s a product from Canada! Sounds good to me!
Acropolis Olive Oil & Vinegar
Acropolis is one of my favourite olive oil and vinegar suppliers. They make a superior organic product and I love that they have flavour infused products. Olive oil also happens to be my favourite low heat cooking oil so I always have back up bottles on hand. I would take this opportunity to stock up!
Raincoast Crisps
Lesley Stowe sure does know how to make a good cracker! They are perfectly crunchy and have just the right amount of sweetness. They also don’t lose their crunch when topped with spreads, dips or cheeses. If you plan on doing any entertaining over the break I suggest having these on hand for a simple crowd pleaser. Try them topped with melted brie and some of our Vince’s Own jelly spread. Delicious!!
What are some of your go-to healthy snacks for the kids when they’re off school? I’d love to hear from you.
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To our health & wellbeing,
Danielle
