FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for Moms

245128911 5ffa65fee8 m FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for MomsExercising regularly has many benefits, but we can’t be completely healthy if we don’t pay attention to what we eat as well. The food that we put into our bodies can give us energy (or take it away), can help make our metabolisms, our minds, and our digestive systems work more effectively (or less effectively), and can combat sickness and injury (or not).

Eating meals that include a variety of foods (particularly natural and whole foods – think fruits, vegetables, and grains) is essential. Snacking on healthy munchies throughout the day can also be beneficial.

Snacks like…
fresh fruit smoothies
apple slices or rings
clusters of grapes
mini tangerines
sliced veggies
cheese cubes

Although fresh fruits and veggies are probably the best bet, I especially appreciate “convenience” snacks (i.e. snacks that require no preparation that I can grab on-the-go), but unfortunately these type of snacks are often packed with sugar, fat, and salt. Thus, I appreciate when companies produce yummy snacks in this category without all of the “yuckies.”

Snikiddy, “a new line of organic food products designed to embody and encourage a healthy lifestyle for children,” is one great option.

Snikiddy currently offers six different snack items***: Rockin‘ Ranch Puffs, Pizza Pie Puffs, Grilled Cheese Puffs, Chocolate Chippers, Cherry Oaties, and Banana Nibbles. The website states that, “all the ingredients in Snikiddy Snacks are free of pesticides, herbicides, genetic modification, and refinement.” With that great promise, these are snacks that you can share with your child without reservation (moderation, of course, still applies…).

***I tried all three of the cookies (chippers, oaties, and nibbles) and was impressed. I especially loved the Chocolate Chippers – they were satisfying, delicious, and easy-to-eat one-handed (an especially important feature for a mom!). I tried the Grilled Cheese Puffs and wasn’t a huge fan, but you will probably like them if you like these.

You can find Snikiddy products at a store near you or buy them on Amazon.

For more healthy snack ideas, read the “40 Healthy Snacks for Moms-to-Be” article on the Parents Magazine website.

choc group FitMama: Healthy Snack Options for MomsWIN IT! One winner will receive a Snikiddy Snack Pack with a variety of Snikiddy snacks. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post prior to Tuesday, January 8. The winner will be announced and contacted on Wednesday, January 9. * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.

* UPDATED * The winner is #78 porchswinger. Congratulations!

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Comments

  1. nor_lou says:

    Snikiddy snacks sound really tasty

  2. Miss Erica says:
  3. windycindy says:

    What a fun, delicious contest! I am not familiar with these products. I will go to the site and check them out! I am a vegetarian and I have two teenage sons that really watch what they eat. Please enter me in your contest. Thanks much, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  4. Jenny says:

    Sounds delicious!

  5. Not the Queen says:

    Those sound wonderful! Count me in, please.

  6. Becky says:

    I always try to give healthy snacks, but sometimes you need something convenient too.

  7. Stacey Moore says:

    i wold love to try these!!
    thanks

  8. Sarah says:

    This sounds great! What a great jump start to eating healthier~

  9. Jason and Caryn says:

    Sounds awesome….I love anything organic and healthy…

  10. jbubolz-miller says:

    Sounds like a snack that DS would actually eat! Thanks for the chance

  11. Prospective Ma says:

    I’m willing to try some healthier snacks; Snikiddy sounds promising!

  12. Milk Mama says:

    Snikiddy sounds like a great snack for my kiddo! :)
    sarahmarie.pemberton@gmail.com

  13. Neenarneenar says:

    I’m willing to try anothing thats good for you.

    neenarneenar@sbcglobal.net

  14. wolkristen says:

    Snikiddy sounds yummy & nutritious; a great combo!

  15. Jenna says:

    Sounds good to me!

    jg AT jennaglatzer.com

  16. TheAngelForever says:

    Sounds really good.

    the_angel_forever [at] yahoo [dot] com

  17. Bree says:

    These sound great!

  18. Susanne says:

    Looks yummy!! Thanks..

    stbaisch@yahoo.com

  19. Brooke says:

    Please randomly select me!

  20. Sheila says:

    Those sound really great! Please count me in!

  21. Cindy says:

    These snacks sound great. I would love to try them out on my toddler.

  22. Lis Garrett says:

    We *love* Snikiddy products!

  23. Marcia says:

    MMmm cookies! haha My daughter always says that even if she’s eating veggies.

  24. Meg says:

    Never heard of these, but we’d like to try them!!

  25. nicole says:

    sounds yummy

  26. lana42102 says:

    Sounds great. I would love to try it.

  27. Julie says:

    Sounds great! I love new food products.

  28. Breeni Books says:

    If there’s a chance I can get my picky eaters to try something new, I’m all over it!

  29. loganandemmysmom says:

    Sounds like something my picky preschooler might actually eat!…and it’s good for him…bonus!!!

  30. kimstat says:

    Those look awesome. I’d love to have my kids try them.

  31. Holly says:

    delish!

  32. The Robinson's says:

    Now that I am at home, I seems like all I do is snack…so I am always looking for healthier options! Thanks!

  33. Katie says:

    Sounds yummy!

  34. dodo says:

    Sweet deal.

  35. Wired Wilsons says:

    would love to try this w/ our daughter!

  36. Jill says:

    Here’s to random selection! Thanks.

  37. MamaChristy says:

    My three year-old and I thank you for the chance at such a yummy prize…

  38. Shari says:

    It’s so hard to find healthy snacks on the go. Thanks for introducing me to these. I still won’t give my 18 month old sugary things so they would be all mine! :)

    sharibrownfield@gmail.com

  39. Paige says:

    Hooray for snacks! And did you say they were healthy? Even better.

  40. Kristen says:

    Sure, count me in. My kids are in a picky food stage and I’m all for anything healthy that I can sneak into their diets.

  41. Brit says:

    I’m always into trying new snacks for my little guy! These look really good! Count me in!

  42. Damselfly says:

    Huh. I never heard of Snikiddy, but it sounds like a good idea.

  43. Amanda says:

    sounds great, my girls would love it. thanks

  44. Crystal says:

    These sound delicious!

  45. fyjules says:

    WOW sound really great.

  46. mattie says:

    Awesome, We’d love to try it!

    mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com

  47. Cricket says:

    If I win this and my daughter likes them I will have to buy some for her soccer team! I love to bring healthy treats for them to re-energize with!

    I hope I win!

    lisaelliott[at]cox[dot]net

  48. Heather aka Mom in the Know says:

    YUM!!!

  49. Shanda says:

    YUMMO! Looks really yummy!

  50. Madame Moore says:

    What a great idea!

  51. meg says:

    Cool! I love to try new things.

    megankortepeter@hotmail.com

  52. Bebemiqui says:

    Count me in!

    bebemiqui82 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  53. Lily Pad Mom says:

    I’m always looking for new, healthy snacks for my 2 year old. I would love to try these.

  54. Naomi says:

    I’d love to try these snacks! Snikiddy is fun to say, too…

  55. jenavidez says:

    these look so so yummy! i would love these for my kids and me!

  56. 2migirlsmom says:

    We are always looking for new healthy snacks and these sound worth trying.

  57. Stacy says:

    YUM! Randomly generate me to a win! Im hungry!

  58. Kira says:

    yum!!

  59. Kristi says:

    Thanks for this review. I’m always looking for healthier eating options for me and my little girl. Please enter me too!

  60. junebug says:

    my four year old grandson needs some good snacks to eat, sounds wonderful.

  61. lev53211 says:

    sound yummy!

  62. Taryn says:

    We need more snack ideas beyond goldfish!

  63. Amanda says:

    Yummy!

  64. SJ says:

    They sound delicious! Count me in!

    sj1026 at gmail dot com

  65. Geri says:

    I love Snikiddy snacks. The banana ones (along with a nice glass of milk) are delicious.
    gr11781[at]gmail[dot]com

  66. Marcia G says:

    Snikiddy snacks sounds yummy and at the same time good for ya. I sure would like to win a snack pack!!

  67. Becca says:

    I’ve been trying lately to keep some dried fruit on hand. It’s easy to grab and go, is less messy than fresh fruit, and (depending on the fruit) can be eaten in smaller quantities.

  68. Ginny says:

    Looks good, love to try out!

  69. Rach says:

    Sounds yummy! I want to win!
    rachelsarella(@)gmail(.)com

  70. BeBe says:

    oh I love these snacks!!!! I have been buying them at Whole Foods for months. I would love to win some… The cheese puffs and chocolate chippers are the best…

  71. Qtpies7 says:

    With 7 kids, I am always looking for new snacks for my brood. Healthy and tasty is a double treat!

  72. Betsy says:

    Sounds great! I love healthy snacks!
    betskev(at)earthlink(dot)net

  73. ChristiS says:

    Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!

  74. Nick and Megan...and Chelsea too! says:

    Sounds good to me!

    kings.3@comcast.net

  75. Fulmer Fam says:

    Would love love love to try this.
    asfulmer at bellsouth dot net.

  76. Lesha says:

    Great contest!

    LilacButrterfly [at] earthlink.net

  77. porchswinger says:

    I like snacks!

  78. Maggie says:

    Mmmm…Cookies!

  79. Corey says:

    These are great snacks. We got some as treats at Boo at the Zoo this year.

  80. sara in tx says:

    I am so curious about these. Hope I win!

  81. Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings says:
  82. bison61 says:

    I have never heard of these products – but I do like to serve healthy foods and snacks

  83. Liz says:

    Hi! I am excited to find out a new healthy option for snacks! Thanks!

  84. Leeanthro says:

    I like organic options for my family!

    cu_veg_mom at yahoo dot com

  85. Sarah 'Bekah says:

    I would definitely enjoy these…I ***might*** even share some with the kids!

    dstomich@npgcable.com

  86. Shelly says:

    You can never have too many snacks….

  87. shimmala says:

    The best part for us: the products are all strictly kosher! Yeah!

  88. Nissa says:

    These sound great!You’re right- It’s so tough finding convenient healthy snacks for kids AND moms!

  89. Tiffany says:

    As a mom who is ready to have her second baby in about a month I am all about healty snacks. I must admit I allow myself more junk foods while I am pregnant but not after I have the little one. My email address is oconnellhouse@msn.com. I would love to try these snack packs.

  90. Tricia says:

    Sounds yummy!

    mccammacks(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

  91. holly K says:

    I am all about healthy snacks-it’s all we have. It’s hard to find healthy snacks that are convenient and taste good!

  92. Stephanie says:

    Chocolate Chip My favorite! Something new, no more 100 calorie packs.

  93. jodi b says:

    Love the healthy, convenient packs. These look yummy!
    fourblackmans@msn.com

  94. Danielle says:

    Chocolate Chips! Must have them!
    dansan826 at yahoo dot com

  95. Kylinsmom says:

    Yummy! I think that the chocolate chip things look good! Thanks!

  96. dada25 says:

    I would love to pack this in my daughters gym snack pack!

  97. Jen @ irrationallove says:

    Hope it’s not too late.
    My four girls love these!

  98. sandy winz says:

    Hi! I have orderd from this place a number of times and am very pleased to share. They have great kosher organic and natural food products.
    Here is a link http://www.wholeandnatural.com
    Enjoy!!!
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