SPONSORED BY Make summertime hassle-free with healthy snack boards for family mealtimes BY ERIN PAGE . PHOTOS PROVIDED. D elight everyone in your household with creative family snack boards and muffin tin snack trays — the perfect nutritious meals for a summer on the go. Kid-Friendly Snack Boards While we’re certainly all cheering for warmer weather and summertime family fun, the last few weeks of school can be hectic, and the slow summer months quickly turn busy with family adventures, summer camps and outdoor exploration. When life gets chaotic, dining out more often can be tempting. Instead of hitting the drive-thru, try these healthy family snack board ideas to make mealtimes a breeze and add nutrition to fuel all the fun ahead.
Breakfast on the Go Whether kids need to eat breakfast on the way to summer camp or you’re headed for a morning out in the sunshine, quick and easy breakfast boards are sure to please every age. Include items like fruit, mini pancakes with nut butter for dipping, hard-boiled eggs, avocado or energy bites.
Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
With only three ingredients, these pancakes are ready in no time! Store in the freezer as a grab-and-go option. Ingredients • 2 ripe bananas • 2 eggs • 1 cup rolled oats Optional mix-ins and toppings • Vanilla • Cinnamon • Berries • Nuts Instructions 1. Preheat a skillet on low heat. 2. Mix the bananas, eggs and oats in a blender or food processor on low speed. 3. Grease skillet with cooking spray or olive oil and use a ¼ measuring cup to pour the batter onto the prepared skillet. 4. Add in mix-ins and toppings, if desired. 5. Once the bottom of each pancake is thoroughly cooked, flip and cook the other side. 6. Serve with maple syrup, nut butter or your favorite pancake toppings.
3 tips for healthy snack boards that satisfy • Fill at least half of the tray or board with fruits and veggies. • Use a muffin tin to serve and separate out the items. • Remember that simple can still be delicious!
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