After-School Snacks Add Nutrition to Kids’ Diets (NAPSA)—Becausechildren’s lunches may go uneaten or may be traded away, many parents use delicious, high-energy afternoon snacks to supplement their children’s diets. The keyis to keep it simple and plan ahead for those inevitable afternoon lows. Finger foods are always a hit with kids and snacks lend themselves to casual eating. A snack mix the kids help stir up the night before and pour in paper bags they decorate themselves is a fun way to get them involved in smart snacking. Make-aheadfoods that are ready when the kids arrive home are easy on parents, too. Try spreading a tor- tilla with cream cheese, cinnamon and raisins, roll up and cut into bite-sized rolls. Present the spirals in paper cupcake holders to add the elementof fun. To make an edible “wizard’s wand”spread the top half of a large pretzel rod or bread stick with peanut butter, then roll in zante currants or raisins. Fill graham crackers with peanut butter and dried apples for a cracker sandwich, or thread fruit and Kids can easily help create a nutritious after-school snack that’s fun to eat. Blend all ingredients, mix well. Shape into a log andslice treats. Store in airtight container. Everything But The Kitchen Sink Mix % cup candy coated chocolate pieces 1 cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins, or Golden Raisins cheese onto kabob skewers. Here are two simple snacks that can be made ahead and are real kid pleasers. For more ideas check out www.sunmaid.com. 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 cup oat cereal rounds or low-fat popcorn 1 cup miniature HoneyBee Treats In large self-sealing plastic bag, place first three ingredients. Seal bag and gently rotate mix together. Pour in % % 1 1 cup peanut butter cup honey cup non-fat dry milk cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins marshmallows cereal or popcorn and marsh- mallows. Makes5 cups, 8 to 10 servings.
