Snack Smarter This Summer!

If your days lately have looked like chasing kids, cold coffee, and grabbing whatever’s left on the counter by 3pm, you are not the only one.

But here’s something most of us were never taught:

The snacks you reach for (or forget to reach for) can make or break your energy, mood, and even your sleep.

And for your kids? Same story.

In this post, we’re diving into why balanced snacks matter, what that actually looks like, and a festive frozen snack idea that’s easy to make with your kids - no fancy molds needed.

🍽 Why Your Snacks Matter More Than You Think

When your body doesn’t get the right fuel - especially protein and healthy fat - it starts looking for quick hits: sugar, caffeine, ultra-processed carbs.

The problem? Those “quick fixes” cause a spike, then a crash… and more cravings later.

You end up:
More tired
Less patient
More snacky
And maybe more bloated or inflamed, especially in your 30s and 40s

Your blood sugar rollercoaster becomes your mood rollercoaster.

Balanced snacks keep you steady - and help your body actually work better.

😵‍💫 Same goes for your kids.

Ever noticed post-pool meltdowns or cranky bedtime chaos after a day of goldfish and fruit snacks?
Their blood sugar is swinging just like yours - but their tiny bodies feel it even faster.
Balanced snacks with a little protein and fat:

• Support stable moods

• Reduce tantrums and crashes

• Help them actually sleep better

• And keep them full longer (so you're not in the kitchen again 30 mins later)
  

✅ What does a balanced snack look like?

Simple rule: Pair protein with a healthy fat or slow carb.

Here are a few that work great for moms and kids:

• 🥚 Boiled egg + guac or hummus

• 🍓 Greek yogurt + berries + chia seeds

• 🧈 Rice cake + almond butter + hemp seeds

• 🥤 Protein shake + a banana
  
  

• Pro tip: Keep a few snacks prepped in the fridge or pantry.

  A 3pm you will thank you. A 7pm bedtime-you will worship you. 😉

  
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    🎇 Strawberry Blueberry Greek Yogurt Freezer Pops

    No molds? No problem. These use silicone muffin tins and craft sticks

    They’re festive, fun, and actually deliver nutrients - protein, probiotics, antioxidants - with just enough sweetness to feel like a treat.