Make Snack Time Fun

Here are two fun ideas from Parents magazine. Visit their website at www.parents.com for all types of ideas, articles and information. Nannies, you'll love this site as much as parents do!
I've made the Nutty Popcorn recipe without the nuts. A good choice if you or the children have any nut allergies. It's still a tasty, healthy treat!!

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

Ingredients
• 4 cantaloupe or honeydew melon slices
• 2 oz. reduced-fat cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese slices
• 4 fresh blackberries
• 4 whole fresh strawberries
Directions
1. Use 1- to 1-1/2-inch cookie cutters cutter to cut shapes out of cantaloupe and honeydew slices and cheese. Thread fruit and cheese onto 4 small skewers. Place in a flat storage container and chill until serving time (or up to 24 hours). Serves 2.
Nutrition Facts
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 30
• Total Fat (g) 1
• Saturated Fat (g) 1
• Cholesterol (mg) 4
• Sodium (mg) 54
• Carbohydrate (g) 2
• Total Sugar (g) 2
• Fiber (g) 1
• Protein (g) 2
• Vitamin C (DV%) 19
• Calcium (DV%) 7
• Iron (DV%) 1
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nutty Popcorn and Fruit Mix

Ingredients

• 1 package (6- to 7-cup yield) plain microwave popcorn
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups potato sticks
• 1-1/2 cups peanuts or almonds
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit
Directions
1. Pop popcorn according to package directions. Pour popcorn into a very large bowl; coat lightly with cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle popcorn with Parmesan cheese; toss gently to coat. Stir in potato sticks, peanuts, and dried fruit.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe about 12 (1-cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
• Calories 190
• Total Fat (g) 13
• Saturated Fat (g) 2
• Monounsaturated Fat (g) 5
• Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 4
• Cholesterol (mg) 1
• Sodium (mg) 125
• Carbohydrate (g) 16
• Total Sugar (g) 1
• Fiber (g) 2
• Protein (g) 6
• Vitamin C (DV%) 5
• Calcium (DV%) 2
• Iron (DV%) 3
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet