Food & Drink

Pack-n-Play: Easy-Prep Homemade Snacks for Your Next Play Date

Try one of these 15 homemade easy-to-pack snacks for your next adventure out with the kids. You'll be the playground superhero!

By Susie Foresman June 4, 2015

Getting ready for a day of play is like arming the troops for battle. After getting the kids into comfy gear, loading up on diapers and wipes and remembering the sunscreen, there’s always the nosh that needs to make it’s way into your bag. Instead of grabbing pre-packaged goods, try any of these super tasty, (not) out-of-the-box, snack ideas. Kid-tested and parent-approved, these homemade treats have a chance at replacing those pesky goldfish that always seem to find their way to the bottom of your bag!

No-Cook Almond Fudge Protein Bar

Hand out a few of these no-bake bars for an afternoon treat and other playground parents may stalk you for the recipe. Created for those with peanut allergies, this amazingly rich, crispy and chocolate covered snack is perfect for kids and parents----may we suggest making a double batch? Head over to Running with Spoons for the 10-minute recipe.

Photo: Amanda Drozdz via Running with Spoons