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Not recommended as snack/drink choices

How should I pack my child’s snack?

HEALTHY SNACKS

Try to avoid:
Crisps
Sweets and chocolate bars
Fizzy drinks
Fruit juice and fruit smoothies
Dried fruit
Savoury snacks
High sugar or high fat baked products
Processed meat products
Sugar-free confectionary
Croissants and pain au chocolat
Cereals and cereal bars that are high in fat, salt and sugar

Please place your child’s snack in a clean, sealed plastic bag every day marked for After School Care.
Please be aware that if certain foods are left in snack bags without being chilled can make the foods deteriorate faster which can result in upset tummies.
IDEA!
Using a frozen ice pack in the
bottom of the bag helps to keep foods fresh.
DID YOU KNOW
Be aware plastic carrier bags carry germs. Buy a roll of plastic freezer bags to put your child’s snack in.

Having a healthy snack at after school care is important for children to be able to play without feeling hungry.
This leaflet aims to give you more information on what to pack to ensure your child enjoys a healthy and
nutritious snack.

Spending the day learning and
playing requires the right sort
of fuel.

What should I put in my child’s packed snack?

Load up your child’s packed snack with tasty food that is both healthy and appealing.

Sandwiches
Sandwiches are an easy choice for a packed snack. To give a little variety try different breads and rolls such as wholemeal, granary, poppy seed, pitta breads
and bagels.
Fill with:
Chicken and lettuce
Banana
Mashed egg and salad
Tuna and tomato
IDEA!
Make sandwiches attractive using cookie
cutters or roll bread to make small pinwheel sandwiches.

Some alternatives to
sandwiches
Rice cakes
Left over pasta dishes
Home-made rice or pasta salad
English muffins

Fruit and Vegetables
Sliced apples, oranges, pears
Easy to peel mandarins
Grapes, strawberries, kiwi fruit
Vegetable or fruit kebabs
Baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks
IDEA!
Children love small items they can eat as finger food. Chop fruit into bite sized pieces and put it in a bag to keep it fresh.

Occasional snack choices
Natural yoghurt
Natural fromage frais
Small scones or pancakes
Breadsticks and oatcakes
Reduced and full fat cheeses

Drink
Water is provided, or alternatively you can provide milk.

Allergens
All After School Clubs are NUT FREE zones due to allergy risks. Please do not provide items which contain nuts, including chocolate spread Please make sure that the After School Care is aware of any allergies your child might have.