If you’ve never made snackle boxes for you or your kids… 10/10 recommend ! We did these all last summer to take to the pool. I just prep them in the morning and get them ready for the day to have ! Great for road-trips too.
Snackle Box Recipe for On-the-Go Adventures
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Grapes
- 1 cup Carrot sticks
- 1 cup Cucumber slices
- 2 cups Watermelon cubes
- 1 cup Strawberries, halved
- 1 cup Cheese cubes (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 2 cups Veggie straws or sticks
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Cheezits or crackers of your choice
- 1 cup Puppy chow (recipe below)
- 1 cup Mini chocolates (chocolate chips or your favorite small candies)
Puppy Chow Ingredients:
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- ½ cup Peanut butter
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Puppy Chow:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the Chex cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add the powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is well coated. Set aside to cool and harden.
- Assemble the Snackle Boxes:
- Start by selecting your snack containers. Use compartmentalized boxes for easy organization.
- Wash and prepare all the fruits and vegetables. Slice the carrots, cucumbers, and any other veggies into sticks or bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange a variety of snacks in each box, keeping flavors and textures balanced.
- Divide the grapes, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, watermelon cubes, and strawberries among the compartments.
- Add cheese cubes, pepperoni slices, veggie straws, Cheezits, and mini chocolates to fill the remaining spaces.
- Once the puppy chow has cooled and set, add a portion to each box, ensuring it doesn’t mix with other snacks.
- Pack and Enjoy:
- Seal the snackle boxes and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Grab a box whenever you’re heading out for a day at the pool, a road trip, or any adventure.
- These snack boxes are not only convenient but also customizable to suit your tastes and preferences.
- Enjoy the variety of flavors and textures as you snack on-the-go!
Note: Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences or dietary restrictions. Experiment with different fruits, veggies, and snacks to create your perfect snackle box combination.
