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9 High Protein Snacks for Kids On-The-Go

1.Roll-ups 

Take a lettuce leaf and add two slices of deli meat. Could also add a slice of cheese and some tomatoes. Roll up and enjoy! Protein and nutrients. If you want to get a bit more creative, try this pesto and cucumber roll-up recipe via Ambitious Kitchen.

Pesto Rollups

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2.Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

In a microwave-safe bowl (or mug), mix 1/4 cup oats, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon flour (of your choice), 1 egg white, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon raisins. Flatten mixture into bottom of bowl and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Cool, pop it out of the bowl, and enjoy! ~Greatist

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3.Nut & Seed Mix

Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container. ~FoodNetwork

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4.Hummus Dippers

How’s this for an unconventional use of a travel coffee mug? Put 2 tablespoons of your favorite hummus in the bottom of the container, stick a handful of vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, and snow peas are a great mix) vertically in the hummus, screw on the top, and throw in a purse or gym bag for an easy, on-the-go, super-healthy snack. ~Greatist

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5.Kefir

Kefir is a milk-based dairy drink that comes in a variety of kid-friendly flavors. Whole-milk or low-fat kefir provides your child with protein, calcium and probiotics, which are the “good” bacteria naturally present in your child’s digestive system. According to a 2012 review published in the “Journal of the American Medical Association,” probiotics can help prevent diarrhea associated with the use of antibiotics. Four ounces, or one-half cup, of whole-milk kefir with probiotics contains about 7 grams of protein. ~SFGate

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6.Greek Yogurt

One simple switch we made was to replace regular yogurt with Greek yogurt. This shift boosted our protein intake without much effort at all. Greek yogurt offers nearly double the protein per serving as it’s regular yogurt counterpart. For example, a one-cup serving of Straus non-fat Greek yogurt offers 20g of protein. A same size serving of Straus non-fat plain yogurt offers 14g of protein. Serve it up with homemade granola and a drizzle of maple syrup, or blended into a fruity pineapple smoothie, reminiscent of a Piña Colada. ~HuffingtonPost

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7. Mini Apple and Peanut Butter Sandwhiches

If you need some serious fuel, try this high protein, high fiber snack. Not going to eat the apple slices right away? Brush them with lemon juice to keep them from browning so your kids won’t be grossed out by off-color apples. Photo and Recipe: Perry Santanachote / Life by DailyBurn 

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8.Granola Energy Balls

I discovered this recipe not long ago and have been wanting to make it ever since.  Our ten-year-old asked for some energy bars to eat before soccer practices and games and I promised I would whip him up some.  He didn’t think they would be any good. Until he tasted them. They are SO good! TheMarathonMom

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9.Angeled Eggs

Have you ever taken angeled eggs to a potluck? They’re GONE before Great Aunt Edith’s chocolate pie – and that’s saying something! Plus, they are very inexpensive to make! ~HeavenlyHomemakers

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