Kids get excited if they know Im bringing this snack.
Oh, the dread of snack duty!
Then I came across a combo thats the holy grail of kids snacks.
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Every time I bring it to a gathering, kids are excited and ask for it again.
There arent many leftovers.
Its nourishing, easy, affordable, and appealing.
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Why This ALDI Snack Works
The snack itself is incredibly simple.
Ready?Its cheese cubes, mini pretzels, and apple slices.
A snack thats a three-parter has something for everyone.
Theres protein, fresh fruit, and salty carbs.
Everything that growing kids need.
Cheese cubes:ALDI sells cubed cheese in eight-ounce packages in two varieties: Cheddar or Colby Jack.
With this snack combo, get two bags to feed 12 kids.
One bag cost $2.09 at my local store.
Mini pretzels:I get the 16-ounce bag of Clancys pretzel sticks or minis.
The smaller size of the pretzels simply feels more snackable.
One bag ($1.98) is plenty for 12 kids.
Apple slices: This is the one thing you oughta prep.
Galas also have the advantage of not browning as easily.
If thats not possible for you, try this trick ofsoaking the sliced apples in salted water.
Itll keep them from browning much at all for up to three hours.
Some of the trays are divided, and those work well for this snack.
Speaking of Dollar Tree, its my go-to for all kid party and event supplies.
They have good-quality packs of napkins in different sizes and colors.
Of course, ALDI has cheap napkins, too.
My daughter is old enough now that she and her peers can fend for themselves.
Parent-provided snacks are no longer automatically a part of every single dang meeting, practice, or class party.
I dont miss the inconvenience of snack duty, but I do miss the connectivity it brought me.
I liked the quick interactions with her teachers or troop leaders, plus the other parents.
