Lesson 9: Smart Snacking Dragon

Suggested food preparation:

1. Nacho Popcorn

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (from shaker or package), add more to taste
Salt to taste, go lightly
8 cups plain popped popcorn (use PLAIN popcorn only - no butter)

In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, taco seasoning and salt. Sprinkle the mixture on the popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Note: Pop corn in electric skillet. Toss seasonings and popcorn together in very large Ziploc plastic bag. Great idea for easy storage too. Make ahead of time.

2. Fruit Cobbler Crunch

#10 can of fruit (this is the largest can)
Cinnamon
Granola
Plain (or fruit) low fat yogurt

Drain fruit. Put into individual small Dixie cup (one for each student). Sprinkle with cinnamon and granola. Add dollop of yogurt.

Suggested take-home message for parents:
NOTE: Provide teacher with enough copies for each student in the class to take home to provider.

• Grab Quick and Easy Snacks: Snack smart…If you are hungry for something
  
  
• Ways to Eat Smart and Move More (print front-to-back)
  
  
  
• Grab Quick & Easy Snacks [Power Panther] (trifold, print front-to-back)
  
  

Suggested supplemental activities:
NOTE: Provide teacher with enough copies for each student in the class.

• Let's Go on a Snack Hunt

• Let's Go on a Snack Hunt (Spanish Version)

• Pack Your Snacks & Go

• Pack Your Snacks & Go (Spanish Version)

• Power Panther's Picnic

• Power Panther's Picnic (Spanish Version)

• Power Up to Gear Up

• Power Up to Gear Up (Spanish Version)
  
  
• Power Your Moves

• Power Your Moves (Spanish Version)
  
  

Web resources:

• Team Nutrition
  
  
• Food Stamp Nutrition Connections
  
  
• Eat Smart. Play Hard.
  

Printable Copy