Snack attack

Story by Jenny Deguia

When the snack bug bites, it often takes work to atisfy a child's appetite with omething wholesome yet delicious.  These snack samples should pacify both parent andn child - nourishing nosh that gives taste buds a kick.

Ants on a log

Don't mess with tradition!  Good old-fashioned peanut butter on celery sticks dressed with raisins.  Kids have been snacking and enjoying this treat for years.

Apple danish roll-ups

For a more fortifying snack, roll slices of honey ham, cheese, apples (cored, sliced and peeled) and a dash of cinnamon in a whole wheat tortilla shell.  Microwave for 30 seconds and serve.  The scent of warm cinnamon, apple and melted cheese will definitely get their mouths watering.

Two more great make ahead snacks are online.  Just follow the links to the online only Yogurt Pops and Granola Bars.