Snack Ideas for Pregnant Women

Put away the junk food and add these yummy, delicious snacks!! Parent Connect posted a great list of healthy food snacks for those preggys out there.  

• Apple slices spread with Laughing Cow cheese.
• Homemade muffins made with grated carrots or zucchini.
• A smoothie made with fresh blueberries, plain non-fat yogurt and half of a banana.
• Cottage cheese with fresh strawberries or peaches.
• Air-popped popcorn sprinkled with Chinese Five Spice blend.
• Peaches or nectarines dipped in light cream cheese.
• Baked tortilla chips and salsa.
• Celery slices smothered in peanut butter.
• A frozen tube of Go-GURT (portable yogurt).
• Bell pepper slices dipped in low-fat ranch dressing.
• Homemade trail mix. Just throw some nuts, dried cranberries, coconut flakes (and some mini chocolate chips for balance) into a zipper bag and shake.
• Pita chips and hummus.
• Chicken salad on a whole wheat roll.
• Frozen grapes.
• A parfait made with low-fat yogurt, fresh berries and some granola.
• String cheese (and a few crackers if you want).