Since the boys are being physically active, how about some "power" snacks? Maybe try some bags of homemade trail mix (nuts, rasins, banana chips, sunflower seeds, granola, etc.), Clif bars taste great (the chocolate brownie ones are my favorite), and don't forget fresh fruit - apples, bananas, pears, etc.
Have fun!!
For my daughter's soccer team we cut up oranges and put them in a big ziploc bag. They give a great energy boost and some vitamin C for their game. It's very popular. You could try those cutie oranges as they are in season.
How about green apples and string cheese- it's ayummy and healthy combo!
A snack that my boys received that was the biggest hit was a bag filled with things you would take to a baseball game. It contained juice, beef stick, popcorn or cracker jacks, sun flower seeds, and gum.
I would buy oranges and cut them in quarters. I would also buy juice packs so it's easy to get them from point A to point B. I played softball and this is what we would get. It has carbs so it will help if they get hungry.
Hello Martte ...
I have over 15 years experience in putting together snacks for sporting events! No wonder ... I have four daughters that have all played softball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Whew!
I think you'll really appreciate this one-page report on snacks for young athletes!
www.valleyathletic.org/_Download.php/downloads/VAA/Public/HEALTHY_Snacks_for_Sports.pdf
If it's not "clickable", just copy & paste it into your browser.
Enjoy!
Melanie Kissell
order pizza. it's cheap, they'll deliver to the park and you'll be a hit.
I go to Randy's, which is a produce store on Sepulveda between Crenshaw and Prarie. It is closer to crenshaw.It is next door to 31 Flavors Baskin Robins Ice Cream. I go once a week and by all my fruits and vegetables. Seedless grapes are refreshing for kids when they are out in the sun and hot. You can get whatever fruit is in season. My daughters favorite is strawberries. I also get the bag of baby carrots that are ready to eat. Apples or oranges cut into slices are a quick snack too. Banannas also are a great snack. They also sell sunflower seeds and different kinds of nuts. Their store has quality fruit for a low price all the time so you don't have to wait for sales. Good luck. Denise
When all 3 of my kids were playing ball, I usedto take cake cones. You take an ice cream cone and fill with cake batter.Bake it and frosten just like a cake.The kids loved them. If you try it let me know how thing go.
twister would be fun (broad games)
Hi Martte. I have been there for years, we love taking granola bars and jucie or yahoo drinks., chips, cookies are always a hit, I miss doing that. I am a mom of two and they are now 18 and 23. I am a young mom that misses doing that fun stuff. I am doing scentsy warmers now instead of snacks at a ball game. I miss that, but good luck and have fun with your son! Diane
fruit...lots of fruit. so many times people bring snacks filled with sugar. i tend to bring apples, string cheese and a gogurt along with a small water. hope that helps!
Hi Martte-
Are you looking for "homemade" snacks? How about jello... put them in ice trays and store in a cooler until ready to eat. Frozen grapes make a great nutritious sweet treat. trail mix with craisens (dried cranberries) instead of raisens. popsicles... homemade- again, using ice trays. cheese & crackers- more nutritious if made with real cheese instead of processed/store bought. Tell me what you have already brought and possibly I could think of something different... sorry if you have already brought some of these ideas!
My son has played Little League for 2 years, and the favorite snack, by far, has been tokens to the snack shack!! Seriously! The kids get very excited when a parent hands them each two tokens. I did that just last week. However, you could make homemade chocolate chip cookies, put 2 or 3 in a ziplock and pass out with a cold Yoo-Hoo or a Sunny D (both very popular). They also make those mini soda cans and the boys love those. I used to try to give out 100% juice, but there were very few boys who would even take one, sadly. You could also put a small bunch of grapes in a ziplock and give them those in addition to the cookies. They seem to like the combination of sweet fruit and a treat. Not too happy if all they get is healthy, unfortunately! Or you could do the fruit and a variety of bagged chips and crackers and let them choose their own. It's also fun to make baseball cupcakes, but for some reason, there are always a few boys who won't eat cucakes. (My son loves them, however, and is always happy if I make them for snack.) Bring your son into the decision making process---give him a list of things to choose from. My son has very definite ideas as to what is "acceptable".
There is a really cute snack idea on www.Familyfun.com right now. It is tortilla sandwich rolls that look like a snail. You have to see how cute it is. And healthy too! There's a video you can watch that shows you how to make them. it looks pretty easy.
My son played baseball through 3 years of college. I recommend healthy snacks, not ones that are over sugary or loaded with preservatives, although that is what the kids want. You can always do trail mix, healthy juice from Henrys, Trader Joes or your local health food store, cut up oranges (not only for soccer), power or protein bars that lean toward whole food, even popcorn. Sunflower seeds are a mainstay for baseball players. If you make rice krispy treats you can use a syrup called "agave" that is low glycemic and actually healthy for you and the kids.
If you would like to know more I wrote a book for baseball moms called "Diamond Moms, A Mother's Guide to Raising a Baseball Player" available through me or through Amazon and other sources on the internet. Hope this helps.
Candace
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We have always done sunny delight (the individual packs) and packs of mini muffins.
I have two boys who also play baseball. I have taken Oranges and apples cut into quarters, granola bars, juice boxes, small water bottles, popcorn in sandwhich bags, pretzles in bags, peanut butter crackers, grapes, and watermelon slices. I have only had a few complaints from the kids, not parents. Also check to so if anyone has allergies to foods.
Hi Martte,
Gatorade, chips/popcorn bags and an orange or apple. I usually try to mix up a good snack with the ones they actually want like chips. The gatorade is great because they all usually like it and they need to re-hydrate after the game. I have a very active son in baseball, basketball, and football who is 12.
Cracker jacks and Gatorade. Costco has them in bulk.