https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 24 May 2026 09:25:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926159 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:05:33 +0000 erinbaderin 2926159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could see asking parents to take a day but a week? That seems like SO much! With 30 kids it would only be once every six weeks. It’s also strange that they’re asking for volunteers - it isn’t mandatory? So what if only 10 parents volunteer, they’re providing all the snacks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926157 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:49:04 +0000 Jess1483 2926157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids went to a preschool that did this--we provided it approximately once a month, but only for 12 (or 15 in the older class) kids.</p> <p>I tried to (when possible) do a fruit and a protein/grain. So banana halves and goldfish, or cuties and cheese sticks. But I did drop-off/pick up so that was easier.</p> <p>This feels like a lot! I think the school should ask for a monetary contribution and manage this, because that's a lot to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926156 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:09:23 +0000 ElbieKay 2926156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just go to Costco and buy 5 shelf stable items in bulk. Goldfish, Nature Made bars, animal crackers, etc. Honestly, my life as a working mom is death by 1,000 cuts and that is all I would have the bandwidth to manage. 150 snacks is... overwhelming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926155 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:09:16 +0000 catgirl 2926155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DD was in preschool we all took turns providing snack but we only did one day at a time. Are the teachers able to do any prep with what you drop off or does it have to be ready to go? </p> <p>I used to do bananas with pretzels - the teachers would cut each banana in half and give a small cup of pretzels to each kid. Or an apple with a cheese stick/cubes of cheese. Clementine with a granola bar. Muffin with an applesauce pouch. Cut up veggies, crackers, and hummus (teachers would scoop out of a big container into a cup or on a plate). A mild salsa with tortilla chips and cut up veggies (again, teachers would scoop out salsa from a large container). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926153 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:56:14 +0000 josina 2926153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't imagine having to provide a weeks worth for 30 kids! We provide one day a month for 16-18.</p> <p>My go-to is frozen gogurts. The kids love them frozen, and it means they stay cold till snack time.<br /> Other snacks we've done are cheese sticks and jello cups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926152 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:28:26 +0000 meadow 2926152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cake2017: yeah....we dont belong but it's probably worth hitching a ride w a friend that is a member to bulk buy that kinda stuff </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926151 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:00:16 +0000 cake2017 2926151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Do you have a Costco or Sams Club close to you? Costco has a few organic snacks in bulk like Made Good granola balls(chocolate chip and wild berry, bars, animal crackers, pretzels…. if your child will be hauling it to the classroom those items may be easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/class-snack#post-2926150 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:05:33 +0000 meadow 2926150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kindergarteners attend public school in the AM and montessori school in the PM (wrap around style).</p> <p>Previously they were in a traditional daycare/preschool - so I'm new to this whole montessori thing...</p> <p>Our Montessori school just announced that they want to return to some pre-Covid habits, like parents providing snack for the class instead of everyone bringing their own snack in their lunch boxes.</p> <p>So they asked for volunteers to sign up to provide snack for the week.</p> <p>Have you ever had your child in a school that did this? What do you bring? There are 30 kids in the class and it feels like I would need to bring a boatload of food in. I have always tried to provide my own kids with minimal junkfood and more fruits /grains /proteins so that snack time gave them energy to continue learning. I am not perfect or holier than thou..... but I'm having trouble thinking about what I would send in for a weeks worth of healthy snacks. </p> <p>The curveball is also that I do not drop them off - they ride the bus here - so I guess I would need to bring at least Monday's snacks in on Friday when I pick up the kids. But the logistics are a whole 'nother animal! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609886 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:10:54 +0000 PinkElephant 2609886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: Agree I'd be frustrated by the policy of not being allowed to pack lunch, then having them serve what seems like a pretty low-protein lunch. That plus the no nut policy makes it tricky.</p> <p>If you're really struggling, could you just keep doing what you've been doing, and worry about protein at breakfast/afternoon snack/dinner instead? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609873 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:00:33 +0000 youboots 2609873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hard boiled eggs? A deli chicken a week cut up with cheese? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609861 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:47:55 +0000 MoreCoffee 2609861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love banana or pumpkin pancakes served cold - just egg, banana (or pumpkin), cinnamon, baking soda, and a little maple syrup cooked on the griddle and chilled. Kind of like a sweet omelet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609858 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:46:35 +0000 BSB 2609858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first thought is tofu or edamame. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609855 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 11:43:09 +0000 808love 2609855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I will check for you. Two days ago I made Pilsbury croissants (don't really ever use this but decided to test out on LO again) and put half the unused dough back in a ziploc in the refrigerator and it tasted exactly the same when I made the other half yesterday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609706 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:10:04 +0000 irene 2609706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Very true, haha, I can't help it! I am just still accepting the fact that they don't let us bring lunch. WHY????! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609704 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:08:42 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2609704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: i dont think it has to be more difficult. i would just stick with something small and quick. he shouldnt need that much food as a snack. i send either a pouch or a couple crackers with sun butter or a cheese stick. all of those are super quick and simple. these ideas all sound so yummy and healthy, but they sound like lunch to me anyway, and your school might frown on you sending so much food if they have specifically asked you not to send a lunch </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609695 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:04:04 +0000 avivoca 2609695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I don't think that they stink, but I'm an adult and can handle it rather than a preschooler who might be picky. RE veggies and dip, that's why I suggested the wrap. My daughter won't eat veggies and dip, but she will eat a veggie/hummus wrap sometimes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609688 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 09:00:29 +0000 irene 2609688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all!!!</p> <p>@808love: Do you have a recipe? I have never used those pre-made dough but will look into it! My dilemma is, most recipe makes say 36 of these little pastries which I can't freeze and reheat.... and that really won't taste very good I would imagine..! I'll think about it though for sure - thanks!!</p> <p>@sandy: Do you have the egg roll recipe? That sounds interesting!</p> <p>@erinbaderin: I wish they have a photo! ;-)</p> <p>@nana87: Very true about vegetarians and protein...</p> <p>@PinkElephant: Yes but like you said I am not sure if DS would eat cold quesadilla!</p> <p>Gosh, why is packing snack more work than lunch??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609671 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:43:55 +0000 Mamaof2 2609671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cheese stick is a great snack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609588 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 06:35:54 +0000 PinkElephant 2609588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about any sort of quesadilla with meat/beans and cheese? My kids would eat that room temperature. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609584 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 06:17:58 +0000 erinbaderin 2609584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could make egg and cheese cups, or these cheese and lentil wedges: <a href="http://www.babyledweaning.com/blw-recipes/alisons-lentil-and-cheese-wedges/" rel="nofollow">http://www.babyledweaning.com/blw-recipes/alisons-lentil-and-cheese-wedges/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609578 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:39:57 +0000 nana87 2609578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>as a vegetarian, dairy and eggs are like my main protein sources (along with beans) so the lunches your son is getting aren't that bad to me! but I echo other posters that have mentioned hummus (or you could make/buy a spread with black beans instead) and sun-butter (or soy-butter) too. yogurt pouches/tubes or cheese sticks are also go-to protein snacks for my lo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609577 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:37:09 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2609577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I haven't personally made it before. This recipe looks tasty. In my head I was imagining using those mini muffin tins to make either in and it being less messy that way because then it's in a basically two bite format. </p> <p><a href="http://www.simple-veganista.com/2012/11/the-ultimate-vegetable-lentil-loaf.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.simple-veganista.com/2012/11/the-ultimate-vegetable-lentil-loaf.html</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meat-loaf-miniatures" rel="nofollow">http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meat-loaf-miniatures</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609572 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:25:44 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2609572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I found them at target :) also, my kids daycare knows what sun butter is, and i just wrote "made with sun butter" on the box with his name so there was no confusion. they didbt have any issue with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609554 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:56:59 +0000 sandy 2609554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like others already said if I had to do a protein snack I would do hummus and veggies, little meatballs or patties, deviled eggs, mini dumplings, southwest style egg rolls (fill with beans and meat and roll up and bake and serve at room temp), a lot of different kinds of beans either baked or just steamed whole. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609548 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:50:20 +0000 808love 2609548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My coworker does mini sliders. So she uses the Pilsbury croissant or roll and bakes it with a hamburger and cheese inside. Sounded great in theory. Too bad, my LO said, "Not for me." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609545 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:40:23 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2609545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: you could always use an egg slicer to cut up the hard boiled egg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609543 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:30:05 +0000 irene 2609543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: True I can make chicken nuggets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609542 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:28:28 +0000 irene 2609542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: ooo I have to look into the Greek yogurt pouches! Where do u find them- whole foods or target? I have never seen them for some reason. And for sunflower butter I just hope I don't get him in trouble as the teachers probably think it were peanut butter! But I gotta get some.</p> <p>@avivoca: I guess hard boiled eggs won't stink, I hope? And the potential mess with the yolk scattering everywhere...! I would love to do it but am afraid I'd get DS into trouble :silly: sucks that DS won't eat hummus, or any kind of dips...</p> <p>@Mrs. Goose: do you have a recipe for that??? Will it be messy?</p> <p>@gingerbebe: true... What you said make me feel better that they probably had guidelines to follow! Thanks for all the suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609540 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 23:20:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2609540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter is fine eating meat at room temp. So chicken nuggets (make yourself if you want), meatballs etc. we recently tried turkey and cream cheese pinwheels and she was not a fan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brainstorm-needed-for-protein-nut-free-snack#post-2609529 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 22:17:13 +0000 gingerbebe 2609529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It looks like they are doing vegetarian meals which may be more inclusive for other kids. Cheese and eggs in the ricotta, cheese, and French toast have protein so I don't think they are lacking completely. Most states have nutrition requirements for school meals extending even to daycares.</p> <p>I would do Greek yogurt pouches like someone else said, string cheese or cheese sticks, hard boiled eggs, turkey and cheese roll ups (just find a good quality sliced roast turkey), steamed edamame pods to eat cold, you can freeze smoothies in cups and let them thaw until snack time, roasted chickpeas, cold bean and cheese quesadillas with refried beans, cold potstickers. </p>