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Gluten-Free Treats for Back-to-School Snacking

Gluten-Free Treats for Back-to-School Snacking

Lunchbox Surprise or Afterschool Treat

With the kiddos back in school it's time to get your parent-brain thinking about easy, tasty snacks to send along for a yummy midday pick-me-up, or to set out after school for happy homework-time munching.

Here are a few of our favorite gluten-free snacks:

  • Pepper Poppers – Cut the stem top off a mini sweet bell pepper and fill it with hummus. Then replace the top, for a fun-to-eat snack without gluten. Thin slices of carrots or green pepper also make awesome, colorful transporters of hummus or pesto to hungry mouths.
  • Cinnamon-dusted fruit slices -- The cinnamon is a natural preservative and adds an extra punch of flavor.

Tips for easy snack prep:

-- Stock your kitchen with several small, lidded containers for sending dips or popcorn.

-- Waxed-paper wrappers keep cut fruit and veggie slices from drying out as they patiently await snack time in the lunchbox.

-- Fresh popcorn will stay delicious and crispy for at least three weeks if you keep it stored in a tightly lidded Big Tin, ready to scoop out into smaller containers to send to school, or into bowls for nibbling during homework.