Sideline Snacks Kids Will Actually Eat

Snack duty doesn’t have to mean a cooler full of sugar. These are the easy, healthy options that get eaten every time and hold up in a bag on a warm afternoon.

Halftime

• Orange slices. The classic for a reason: quick energy, lots of water and easy to share.
• Watermelon or grapes. Freeze grapes the night before and they double as an ice pack.
• Water. Pack more than you think you need. Skip the sugary sports drinks for younger kids.

The ride home

• Turkey and cheese roll-ups. Protein that’s easy to eat in the car.
• Single-serve guacamole or hummus with veggies. Carrots, snap peas and cucumber travel well.
• Homemade trail mix. Nuts, seeds and a little dark chocolate. Check your team’s allergy rules first.
• Hard-boiled eggs or Greek yogurt tubes. Keep them in the cooler.

Make it easy on yourself

Prep on Sunday: wash and cut fruit, portion snacks into reusable bags, and stack them in the fridge so whoever is driving can grab and go. A little planning means nobody is hitting the drive-through on the way home.

— CC