Cool snacks are a great way to help your family beat the heat on those hot summer day but what snacks are best? For this answer we turn to USDA Choose MyPlate. Myplate is designed to helps make sure you and your family are consuming a variety of healthy foods. MyPlate includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, Protein foods, dairy, and limits sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars.
A great way to feed your family fruits and vegetables while also reducing added sugars is by making your own popsicles! Popsicles can be made with any fruit/vegetables combination and can be store in your freezer for a long period of time. Get the kids involved in making their own custom popsicles for the perfect cool treat on a hot summer day!
Granola Popsicles
Tropical Yogurt Popsicles
