Kellogg's Nutrition - Eat Well - Do You Snack Well?

Cook Up Some Fun

With a pinch of love and a dash of imagination, you can turn your kitchen into a learning laboratory! Learn more about how snack time can be an opportune time for good nutrition and family fun … then use our Snacktivate ideas below to start stirring up some fun with your little ones. Don’t forget to bookmark this page so you can come back for more ideas that will tickle your family’s taste buds.

The Snacking Opportunity

The key to healthful snacking is to remember that snacks aren’t “extras” you hand out every now and then. Instead, snacks should be thought of as an opportunity… an opportunity to complement the meals you serve so that you can provide essential nutrients to your little ones' diet. Download this helpful kit of information that includes four easy steps for nutritious snacking, nutritious snack options to stock up on, and tips and safety advice for getting your kids to the kitchen

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Spring Snacktivate Ideas

BUTTERFLY QUESADILLAS
Your kids will fly to your kitchen table to transform ordinary quesadillas into exotic white butterflies. One quesadilla provides 22 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and a good source of vitamins A, C and calcium. Quesadillas can be cut into smaller portions for smaller children.

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FUNNY BUNNIES
Ever met a rabbit whose ears are made of cheese? You have now. This simple project helps with portion control. Each child gets two cheese sticks and a small cup of salsa or pizza sauce. Two cheese sticks provide an excellent source of calcium and iron and a good source of vitamins A and C.

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MUFFIN FLOWER BOX
When muffins morph into colorful flowers, every day is spring. Each muffin provides no cholesterol, saturated or trans fat yet delivers 3 grams of dietary fiber.

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Summer Snacktivate Ideas

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
Enjoy the sunshine by inviting your closest furry friends to a picnic. One pancake provides 120 calories and 2 grams of fiber.*

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ISLAND DELIGHT
Filled with fresh fruit, this sweet parfait recalls the tropics. It’s even home to a perching parrot. A delicious way to serve three food groups in every bite!

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SASSY SUNPOPS
Turn cookies into stately sunflowers using oven-proof cookie sticks. These buds look beautiful arranged in a vase at a party. One cookie provides 90 calories and 6 grams of sugar.*

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Fall Snacktivate Ideas

COUNTRY APPLE PIE
Some folks enjoy apple pie with a slice of cheddar cheese. These mini apple pies blend the two flavors, thanks to a savory piece of star-shaped cheddar. One serving provides a good source of vitamins A, C and dietary fiber.

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SPOOKY SNACK TOTE
Recycle a jumbo coffee container by turning it into a snack tote with a handle – great for the playground, a fall picnic, or to bring to a Halloween party. ½ cup of snack mix contains 80 calories with no saturated or trans fat.

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TURKEY TREATS™
Instead of place cards, use these granola-filled turkeys to welcome guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Kids love personalizing the bags with alphabet stickers. For added Thanksgiving flavor, you can mix in dried cranberries. They make great snacks for teachers, classmates and neighbors, too.

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Winter Snacktivate Ideas

SKIING SNOWMAN
This savory snowman, served with your favorite Keebler Crackers, keeps kids fueled for winter activities.

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SWEET SNOWBALLS
Even if there’s no snow outside, you can make snowballs in your kitchen. You won’t want to toss these, of course. They’re sweetened with Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, a good source of iron and vitamins A and C.

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PIZZA PENGUINS
Your kids will march straight to the kitchen table when you invite them to make these perky pizza penguins. a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A.