You want to make sure there is a healthy protein, healthy fat and some healthy carbohydrates. The key word here is "healthy."

The meal ideas are endless but here a few to get you started:

Ants on a Log: celery with peanut butter & raisins (add sunflower seeds if desired)

Crunchy Munchy Granola: a delicious granola for munching or eating as cereal.
Recipe:
• 2 c. oatmeal
• 1/2 c. chopped almonds or peanuts or a combination
• 1/2 c. wheat germ
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1/4 c. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. carob chips
Mix the first six ingredients together using your hands to make sure it is blended well. Spread on a baking sheet and place in a 325 degree oven. Bake for about 25 minutes, stirring after about 15 minutes. Add raisins and carob chips when done cooking. Enjoy!

Recess Trail Mix: healthy proteins, fats and carbs for an energy-boosting snack.
Recipe: Mix together 1/2 cup of each: raw almonds, sunflower seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut (the larger pieces from Bob's Mill), raisins, and walnuts. Take with you for a quick snack.

Oatmeal Power Muffins: a delicious complete meal, it's a power-packed muffin.
Recipe:
• 1 cup Flour (can use pastry flour, spelt, almond flour w/buckwheat flour)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped dried fruit or fresh apples
• 1 cup raisins or currants
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 mango puree or applesauce
• 3/4 cup turbinado sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
**Always try to use fresh, organic ingredients.**
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a cookie sheet and set aside. In a mixing bowl, place the flour, oats, fruit, raisins, coconut, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice. Combine with a wire whisk. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mango puree (or applesauce), sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Using plastic bags on your hands, or using a spatula, combine until well mixed. Using a 1-ounce scoop, place the cookies on the oiled baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Applesauce with Sprinkles: take a spoon and dip into this crunchy applesauce with protein.
Recipe: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce sprinkled with Crunchy Munchy granola

Incredible Edible Vegetables w/Hummus Dipping Sauce
Recipe: Cut up carrots, broccoli and celery and dip into hummus for a wholesome treat!

Cheesy Sticks with Brown Rice Crackers & Fruit Kabobs
Recipe: Use an organic piece of string cheese, break apart and put on brown rice crackers. Cut up some of your favorite fruits such as apples, pineapple, figs, pears and put them on little kabob sticks. This snack is easy to pack in a lunch box and make at lunchtime.

Rocky Dogs: Hot Dogs a la Healthy, without preservatives, made from chicken

Protein Bars: Nectar, Organic Foods & Think Organic bars are good choices for a quick snack!

Cookie Dough Delite: a yummy snack either by itself or on sprouted bread
Recipe: Mix together: 2 tbls rice or whey protein powder, a mashed up banana, 1 cup applesauce, some rice, almond or other kind of milk, some raisins, 1-2 tbls flax oil, coconut oil or olive oil. Eat 2-4 spoonfuls as is, or spread on a slice of sprouted bread (Ezekiel).

Yogurt Sundae Supreme
Recipe: Add some whole organic yogurt (not non fat!) to a lovely bowl, artistically surround with organic fresh fruit, top with seeds, nuts, unsweetened fruit jam, raisins

Quesadilla: use a sprouted grain tortilla with your favorite healthy cheese, chicken and veggies.
Recipe: Take an Ezekiel tortilla (or corn tortilla) and place it on the grill or in a frying pan on medium heat, Add some sliced organic cheddar cheese, cooked chicken or Rocky Dogs, shredded carrots (using a peeler), and 2-3 thin slices of leeks broken up.