Grapes, carrots and cucumber slices aren't so messy.
I have 3 kids with completely different personalities, but one thing is for sure—they’re all messy eaters. Like most moms, cleaning up after their mess becomes never-ending and frustrating. There are several things I do to make snacking less messy, especially when I’m on the go. Hopefully these tips can clean a little mess out of your life.
Snack Ideas
Those yogurt tubes are a mess waiting to happen. I’ve banned them from my car after a terrible experience with my 6-year old. Here are a few cleaner ideas:
- Whole fruit like apples, pears, bananas
- Baby carrots, snap peas and cucumber slices
- Frozen grapes
- Drinkable yogurt with a straw. Instead of peeling the aluminum cover off, poke a hole in the top with a straw.
- Applesauce-on-the-go pouches; they’re less messy than tubes or cups.
- Hummus bowls: With bite-sized crackers, they are fewer crumbs to clean up after.
- These carrot dippers won’t spill when you tote them around;
- Whole grain waffle for your kids to eat like a cookie.
- Cubes of cheese or string cheese
- Granola or breakfast bars
Snack Containers
It’s the little things that can really make mom happy. Try these less messy containers for the younger ones.
- Boon Snack Ball: I found this snack container at a recent nutrition conference I attended. It’s a great non-messy cup you don’t have to be afraid to put in your purse. It can also double as a toy.
- Munchkin Snack Catcher: Less messy for cereal, raisins, or small crackers.
- Gyro Bowl: My friends swear by this bowl that doesn’t tip!
TELL US: What’s a non-messy snack you serve up?
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Drinkable yogurt is Very high is sugar. I also do not think that anyone lying in their death bed regretted not keeping their kitchen cleaner. So make a mess and cook with your kids.
wow, harsh chef laurie. we're all responsible for making good choices. you can, but probably shouldn't, choose sugary drinkable yogurt at the store. you can also choose from some of the better ones, like stonyfield farms and oikos.
Great ideas! I have 3 children so keeping all the mess to a minimum is exactly what I’m looking for!
Thanks.
I agree with chef laurie. Get messy in the kitchen with your kids and experiment with different recipes , flavors and textures, It is the best way to combat picky eaters. Then have your kids help clean up. Bring up kids that are conscience of the environment and what goes into their bodies. Cooking with your kids is a win, win situation.
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