A reader was asking me the other day what snacks are good for on-the-go (other than crackers). Here are some on-the-go snack options for when you can't or don't want to sit down with a knife and fork to feed them. As always, some of these items are for older toddlers or babies with more teeth so make sure you know what your child can handle. *A couple of these ideas do require using a spoon to feed your child (or for them to use one, if they can) or might be a bit messier - but they can still work for on-the-go if you are stopping to eat too.
1. Crackers (they are a good option! :o)) or pretzels
2. Dry cereal
3. Dried fruit - raisins, banana chips, dried apricots, etc.
4. "Pouches" of applesauce or other mixed purees - go for something organic, no sugar added, like one of these: Happy Baby Organic, Ella's Kitchen, or Plum Organics
5. Homemade muffins, bars, breads, etc. (those recipes ARE coming, I promise!)
6. Homemade "trail mix" (ex. dry cereal, raisins, any other dried fruits baby likes/will eat, a few chocolate chips, pretzels)
7. Banana (for when your baby can take bites), blueberries, cut up grapes or other fruits that don't brown easily.
8. Frozen peas (they will defrost the longer you travel, but that doesn't matter!)
9. Peanut butter sandwich or cold grilled cheese (for when your baby can take bites)
10. Cooked pasta
11. Black beans
12. Healthy homemade pancakes (recipe coming soon)
13. Carrots, peppers, or other veggies (either soft cooked or if they can handle it, raw). You could bring a dip too, if you want*
If you want to take a cold pack:
14. Cheese
15. Yogurt*
16. Bagel & cream cheese
17. Hummus
18. Little meatballs
19. Leftovers*
20. Or, if your baby/toddler does well with drinks in the car you can make a smoothie for them like this one.
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