Energy Bites

• Coconuts float in water. 

• Look at the top of the coconut. It looks like it has three eyes. If you poke a hole in one of the eyes, coconut water will drain out. You can drink the coconut water. 

• A coconut tree can live to be 60-80 years old!

• What does the energy bite look like? How does it smell? How does it taste? 

• What other foods could you add to the energy bite?

• Pretend the energy bites gave you lots and lots of extra energy. Would you rather use your energy to fly to the moon or swim across the ocean? Why?

• Tell me about something that made you happy today.

Because young children have small stomachs, they need to eat more often. Snacks play an important role in their health. Adding a protein source to snacks will help children feel full longer and help their bodies grow strong.

Good protein sources include peanut butter, almond butter, milk, cheese, yogurt, beans, and meats. To learn more about protein, visit Real Life, Good Food.

Here are simple ways you can add protein to snacks:

• Dip apples in peanut butter or almond butter.

• Mix canned peached in yogurt

• Stack cheese slices and crackers together. 

Or try these recipes from Real Life, Good Food:

• Ants on a log

• Apple sandwiches 

• Swing your arms in big circles.

• Turn your head from side to side.

• See how high you can jump.