Whether you’re tackling virtual learning or homeschooling for the first time, it can be challenging to keep kids on track with snacks just an arm’s length away at all times. Last spring, we gave in and gave up  - ‘round the clock snacks for all! But this fall, we’re determined to stick to a healthy, balanced routine - and that includes incorporating healthy snacks into our daily homeschool schedule.

Here’s some of our favorite healthy snacks that are sure to delight the kiddos - and of course we like to sneak in veggies wherever we can. You might even find a scoop or two of Peekaboo ice cream in these recipes! 

Mila’s Favorite Smoothie 

Chocolate and peanut butter go hand in hand, so no surprise this is Jessica's daughter Mila's go-to smoothie. Plus with one scoop of Peekaboo chocolate ice cream with hidden cauliflower, you get the added benefits of Calcium, Riboflavin, Phosphorus and Vitamins A & C. 

Recipe:

Peanut Butter

Peekaboo Chocolate

Milk 

Nutella (bonus)

1 frozen Banana (or fresh) 

Ice 

Tropical Smoothie 

This is perfect for a refreshing afternoon pick me up with one of our newest flavors, Mango Sorbet with Hidden Squash. Keep this recipe vegan by substituting coconut cream or sneak in even more veggies by using one scoop of Peekaboo Vanilla with hidden Zucchini. 

Recipe: 

1 scoop Peekaboo mango sorbet

1 scoop Peekaboo vanilla (or coconut cream)

Strawberries -  fresh or frozen

Fresh Pineapple chunks

Ice 

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins  

We love ALL muffins - but these veggie-packed recipes from The Natural Nurturer are some of our favorites! Add chocolate chips and it’s always a crowd pleaser.

This one requires some prep, but whip up a batch and you’ll have a healthy snack all week! 

These zucchini muffins are always a hit. Get the recipe here. 

Banana Sushi 

Kids will go bananas (pun intended!) over this fun recipe from The Many Little Joys. They’re quick, easy to make and delicious - chopsticks optional! 

Just grab a tortilla, a banana, 2-3 spoons of peanut butter (or nut butter of your choice!), and a smear of nutella - roll together and slice. Voila, sushi! Get all the details here.

Make Your Own Flavor 

This one has to be our favorite. Peekaboo organic ice cream is already loaded with veggies to make sure you get added vitamins, but we love mixing in these extras to make fun flavors, and even more nutrients!  

Instantly make your own flavored Peekaboo by adding to vanilla and mixing the fruit du jour, or try some  of these handy combos which are favorites around our house:

• mix fresh squeezed OJ + vanilla = creamsicle flavor
• mix chocolate ice cream + fresh peanut butter = pb cup
• mix strawberry ice cream + blackberries = mixed berry 

Ants On A Log

We couldn’t NOT include this after-school snack classic, which happens to be one of Jessica’s favorites. It’s easy, fun, nutritious, and did we mention easy? Grab some celery, nut butter of  your choice and go wild. Rewarding extra good homeschooling behavior? Sub M&Ms or chocolate chips for the raisins, or throw some animal crackers on there - just make sure not to trip on your supermom cape ;) 

So whether you’re going for homeschool mom of the year, or just trying to get through the day, we have you covered. Bonus? Sneak some extra veggies in with Peekaboo Ice Cream - we'll never tell.