Healthy Snacks to Stock for New Moms

The first weeks with a baby are a whirlwind, so it’s important for new moms to stock healthy snacks. Try these easy and nutritious bites suggested by Carolinas HealthCare dietitian Suzanne Smith.

• 1 small banana

• 1 medium apple

• 1 cup whole strawberries

• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

• 2 cups raw mixed veggies with 2 tablespoons fat-free dressing

• 12 baby carrots

• 18 small celery sticks (add cream cheese or sunflower seed butter for extra protein)

• 2 graham cracker squares (add peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein)

• 3 cups air-popped popcorn

• 1/2 whole-wheat English muffin (add peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein)

• 4 whole-wheat crackers, unsalted

• 6-ounce cup of fat-free plain yogurt

• 1/2 cup of fat-free pudding

• 1 ounce of low-fat cheddar cheese

• 1 large hardboiled egg

• 8 baked tortilla chips with salsa

• 10 almonds

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