Vegan Ideas for VBS Snacks

[Guest guest]

The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a list

would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to be given

to children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other similar

foods. I was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything to the

coordinator because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for

inexpensive, simple, healthier alternatives that would appeal to the average

child.

 

Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

[Guest guest]

apple

banana

oranges

popcorn(unsalted unbuttered)

grapes

carrot sticks

oatmeal cookies

muffins

 

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 9:16 AM, <admartin5 wrote:

> The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a

> list would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to be

> given to children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other

> similar foods. I was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything

> to the coordinator because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for

> inexpensive, simple, healthier alternatives that would appeal to the average

> child.

>

> Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

>

>

[Guest guest]

I " m not sure what VBS is, but what about something like the following:

Grapes, crackers with peanut butter and/or jelly (if there's no

allergies, of course), sliced cukes, sliced/diced fruits, veggie trays

(cherry tomatoes are excluded form the salmonella contamination).

Hummus and veggies,

some granola bars are ok, grahm crackers are also usually a hit (teddy

grahms chocolate/original and I think the chocolate chip ones are

vegan, as are the Nabisco original ones).

If you have some leeway in what you bring, you could do vegan cream

cheese/jelly and crackers or vegan cheese and crackers.

Is it just something like snacks/appetizers that were on the list?

 

You can also check the peta 'accidentally vegan' list, but be warned

that some do contain some amounts of animal products (I've come across

a couple that had dairy in them that are/were on the list, but it's a

good place to start - and it's more readily available to others who

may not want to venture into a Whole Foods or what have you to get

something on your list. And a way to have them see that many National

brands/products are already vegan)

 

We have to make something similar to send along to our son's school,

as they're not sure what to give him, but they are ok with us

providing him with similar/vegan items and keeping versions of

whatever for him at the school so he's not 'left out' or 'different'

(I thought it was an odd point, because he IS different from them, but

there is another child with a severe peanut allergy, so they've been

through some of this already). They just want to know certain things

he can have, to make it easier on everyone (they supply some of the

snacks, it seems, and everyone brings their own lunch).

 

Hope that helps.

Missie

 

 

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 11:16 AM, <admartin5 wrote:

> The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a

> list would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to be

> given to children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other

> similar foods. I was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything

> to the coordinator because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for

> inexpensive, simple, healthier alternatives that would appeal to the average

> child.

>

> Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

>

>

[Guest guest]

What is VBS?

 

--- On Sun, 6/15/08, admartin5 & lt;admartin5 & gt;

wrote:

 

admartin5 & lt;admartin5 & gt;

Vegan Ideas for VBS Snacks

 

Sunday, June 15, 2008, 11:16 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a list

would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to be given to

children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other similar foods. I

was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything to the coordinator

because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for inexpensive, simple,

healthier alternatives that would appeal to the average child.

 

Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

[Guest guest]

I was going to suggest the accidently vegan list as well. & nbsp; Graham crackers,

pretzels, fruit make nice treats. & nbsp;

VBS is Vacation Bible School. & nbsp; Some churches do VBS for a week during the

summer for about 2 hours & nbsp;(like 6-8pm) & nbsp;and usually have a snack

time. & nbsp; Its been a few years since my daughter went to VBS (we are

inter-church family and only our Roman Catholic parish offers VBS and we have

gotten more slack attending there as my daughter has gotten older we've leaned

more towards our Anglican Parish).

Renee

 

--- On Mon, 6/16/08, Missie & lt;mszzzi & gt; wrote:

 

Missie & lt;mszzzi & gt;

Re: Vegan Ideas for VBS Snacks

 

Monday, June 16, 2008, 12:18 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

I " m not sure what VBS is, but what about something like the following:

Grapes, crackers with peanut butter and/or jelly (if there's no

allergies, of course), sliced cukes, sliced/diced fruits, veggie trays

(cherry tomatoes are excluded form the salmonella contamination) .

Hummus and veggies,

some granola bars are ok, grahm crackers are also usually a hit (teddy

grahms chocolate/original and I think the chocolate chip ones are

vegan, as are the Nabisco original ones).

If you have some leeway in what you bring, you could do vegan cream

cheese/jelly and crackers or vegan cheese and crackers.

Is it just something like snacks/appetizers that were on the list?

 

You can also check the peta 'accidentally vegan' list, but be warned

that some do contain some amounts of animal products (I've come across

a couple that had dairy in them that are/were on the list, but it's a

good place to start - and it's more readily available to others who

may not want to venture into a Whole Foods or what have you to get

something on your list. And a way to have them see that many National

brands/products are already vegan)

 

We have to make something similar to send along to our son's school,

as they're not sure what to give him, but they are ok with us

providing him with similar/vegan items and keeping versions of

whatever for him at the school so he's not 'left out' or 'different'

(I thought it was an odd point, because he IS different from them, but

there is another child with a severe peanut allergy, so they've been

through some of this already). They just want to know certain things

he can have, to make it easier on everyone (they supply some of the

snacks, it seems, and everyone brings their own lunch).

 

Hope that helps.

Missie

 

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 11:16 AM, & lt;admartin5@embarqmai l.com & gt; wrote:

& gt; The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a

& gt; list would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to

be

& gt; given to children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other

& gt; similar foods. I was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything

& gt; to the coordinator because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for

& gt; inexpensive, simple, healthier alternatives that would appeal to the

average

& gt; child.

& gt;

& gt; Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

& gt;

& gt;

[Guest guest]

VBS in Vacation Bible School

 

--- On Mon, 6/16/08, Missie & lt;mszzzi & gt; wrote:

 

Missie & lt;mszzzi & gt;

Re: Vegan Ideas for VBS Snacks

 

Monday, June 16, 2008, 12:18 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

I " m not sure what VBS is, but what about something like the following:

Grapes, crackers with peanut butter and/or jelly (if there's no

allergies, of course), sliced cukes, sliced/diced fruits, veggie trays

(cherry tomatoes are excluded form the salmonella contamination) .

Hummus and veggies,

some granola bars are ok, grahm crackers are also usually a hit (teddy

grahms chocolate/original and I think the chocolate chip ones are

vegan, as are the Nabisco original ones).

If you have some leeway in what you bring, you could do vegan cream

cheese/jelly and crackers or vegan cheese and crackers.

Is it just something like snacks/appetizers that were on the list?

 

You can also check the peta 'accidentally vegan' list, but be warned

that some do contain some amounts of animal products (I've come across

a couple that had dairy in them that are/were on the list, but it's a

good place to start - and it's more readily available to others who

may not want to venture into a Whole Foods or what have you to get

something on your list. And a way to have them see that many National

brands/products are already vegan)

 

We have to make something similar to send along to our son's school,

as they're not sure what to give him, but they are ok with us

providing him with similar/vegan items and keeping versions of

whatever for him at the school so he's not 'left out' or 'different'

(I thought it was an odd point, because he IS different from them, but

there is another child with a severe peanut allergy, so they've been

through some of this already). They just want to know certain things

he can have, to make it easier on everyone (they supply some of the

snacks, it seems, and everyone brings their own lunch).

 

Hope that helps.

Missie

 

On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 11:16 AM, & lt;admartin5@embarqmai l.com & gt; wrote:

& gt; The food coordinator for our VBS came to me and asked me which foods on a

& gt; list would I like to donate for VBS. Some of the things that are going to

be

& gt; given to children next week are: M and M's, chocolate cookies, and other

& gt; similar foods. I was so surprised to see this list, but didn't say anything

& gt; to the coordinator because at the moment, I didn't have any suggestions for

& gt; inexpensive, simple, healthier alternatives that would appeal to the

average

& gt; child.

& gt;

& gt; Any suggestions for VBS snacks would be greatly appreciated!

& gt;

& gt;

[Guest guest]

peta.org's " Accidentally Vegan " list<http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/>

 

from

vegkitchen.com<http://vegkitchen.com/kid-friendly-recipes/healthy-snacks.htm>

Healthy Snacks You'll find these and lots of other healthy snacks in

The Vegetarian

Family Cookbook <http://vegkitchen.com/books/vegetarian-family-cookbook.htm>

 

Americans are a snack-crazed culture. And for better or worse, our children

seem to be born with this passion for snacking. From the time you become a

parent until you pack the kids off for college, snack foods will constitute

a sizable portion of your food budget, and the interior of your car will be

blanketed with crumbs and wrappers. Instead of loading up on store-bought

snacks, which are high in sodium and often high in fat (nearly all

supermarket snack foods contain unhealthy partially hydrogenated fats), try

these simple home-made snacks.

 

------------------------------

*NACHOS:* Very popular with older children and teens. Simply pile tortilla

chips on a microwave-proof plate and sprinkle with salsa and cheddar cheese

or cheddar-style soy cheese. For " nachos grandes, " sprinkle with some

drained and rinsed canned black or pinto beans. Microwave just until the

cheese melts and serve warm.

 

*HOT BEAN DIP:* Simple and so good, just combine about 3/4 cup vegetarian

refried beans with 1/4 cup good-quality salsa in a serving bowl. Cover and

microwave for about 1 minute, then serve with natural, stone-ground tortilla

chips.

 

*CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST:* An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread

makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly

with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and

natural cane sugar.

 

*INSTANT CREAMY DIP FOR RAW VEGGIES:* Simply combine about 1/3 cup each soy

mayonnaise and plain low-fat organic yogurt or soy yogurt in a small bowl.

Sprinkle in a little dried dill and seasoned salt. Stir until smooth. Serve

with baby carrots, small broccoli and cauliflower florets, bell pepper

strips, and other raw vegetables.

 

*SKEWERED FRUIT:* Any presentation that adds a bit of interest to fresh

fruit is always welcome. Simply cut any fresh fruit in season into

bite-sized chunks and alternate on wooden or bamboo skewers with grapes

(organic fruit preferred, of course).

 

*PAPER BAG POPCORN:* Did you know that all popcorn is microwavable? If you

buy your own organic popcorn kernels in bulk, it's not only much more

economical, but you are the one who controls how much salt (if any) goes on,

and you get non of those preservatives or hydrogenated fats. Here's how:

simply put 1/4 cup unpopped kernels in a lunch-sized brown paper bag. Fold

the top over and secure with a couple pieces of tape. Microwave for two

minutes or so, or until you hear the kernels finish popping. Transfer to a

large bowl, sprinkle with salt to taste. If you'd like, drizzle a small

amount of melted nonhydrogenated margarine on the popcorn and stir well.

 

*PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY " PIZZA " :* Here's a fun way to give a familiar duo a

fun spin. Warm up a good-quality personal-size pizza crust in a toaster

oven. Spread with natural-style peanut butter and all-fruit preserves. Cut

into 6 wedges. Makes 2 or 3 snack-size servings.

 

a thread along the same subject lines from veggie

boards<http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=17451>

 

results of a similar question asked in answers -

India<http://in.answers./question/index?qid=20071129035126AACQCVU>

 

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[Guest guest]

 I watch children for a living and its fresh fruit all the way.

 

Cherries

blueberries

bananas

Mangos

grapes

apples

oranges

peaches

Nature makes the best snacks. I tell me son if it comes from a box its not as

good as if it came from a plant.

 

 

 

Reni <renireligion

 

Monday, June 16, 2008 7:07:33 PM

Re: Vegan Ideas for VBS Snacks

 

 

peta.org's " Accidentally Vegan " list<http://www.peta. org/accidentally Vegan/>

 

from vegkitchen.com<http://vegkitchen. com/kid-friendly -recipes/

healthy-snacks. htm>

Healthy Snacks You'll find these and lots of other healthy snacks in

The Vegetarian

Family Cookbook <http://vegkitchen. com/books/ vegetarian- family-cookbook. htm>

 

Americans are a snack-crazed culture. And for better or worse, our children

seem to be born with this passion for snacking. From the time you become a

parent until you pack the kids off for college, snack foods will constitute

a sizable portion of your food budget, and the interior of your car will be

blanketed with crumbs and wrappers. Instead of loading up on store-bought

snacks, which are high in sodium and often high in fat (nearly all

supermarket snack foods contain unhealthy partially hydrogenated fats), try

these simple home-made snacks.

 

------------ --------- ---------

*NACHOS:* Very popular with older children and teens. Simply pile tortilla

chips on a microwave-proof plate and sprinkle with salsa and cheddar cheese

or cheddar-style soy cheese. For " nachos grandes, " sprinkle with some

drained and rinsed canned black or pinto beans. Microwave just until the

cheese melts and serve warm.

 

*HOT BEAN DIP:* Simple and so good, just combine about 3/4 cup vegetarian

refried beans with 1/4 cup good-quality salsa in a serving bowl. Cover and

microwave for about 1 minute, then serve with natural, stone-ground tortilla

chips.

 

*CINNAMON-RAISIN TOAST:* An all-time favorite in our home! Raisin bread

makes great cinnamon toast. Simply toast fresh raisin bread, spread lightly

with non-hydrogenated margarine, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and

natural cane sugar.

 

*INSTANT CREAMY DIP FOR RAW VEGGIES:* Simply combine about 1/3 cup each soy

mayonnaise and plain low-fat organic yogurt or soy yogurt in a small bowl.

Sprinkle in a little dried dill and seasoned salt. Stir until smooth. Serve

with baby carrots, small broccoli and cauliflower florets, bell pepper

strips, and other raw vegetables.

 

*SKEWERED FRUIT:* Any presentation that adds a bit of interest to fresh

fruit is always welcome. Simply cut any fresh fruit in season into

bite-sized chunks and alternate on wooden or bamboo skewers with grapes

(organic fruit preferred, of course).

 

*PAPER BAG POPCORN:* Did you know that all popcorn is microwavable? If you

buy your own organic popcorn kernels in bulk, it's not only much more

economical, but you are the one who controls how much salt (if any) goes on,

and you get non of those preservatives or hydrogenated fats. Here's how:

simply put 1/4 cup unpopped kernels in a lunch-sized brown paper bag. Fold

the top over and secure with a couple pieces of tape. Microwave for two

minutes or so, or until you hear the kernels finish popping. Transfer to a

large bowl, sprinkle with salt to taste. If you'd like, drizzle a small

amount of melted nonhydrogenated margarine on the popcorn and stir well.

 

*PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY " PIZZA " :* Here's a fun way to give a familiar duo a

fun spin. Warm up a good-quality personal-size pizza crust in a toaster

oven. Spread with natural-style peanut butter and all-fruit preserves. Cut

into 6 wedges. Makes 2 or 3 snack-size servings.

 

a thread along the same subject lines from veggie

boards<http://www.veggiebo ards.com/ boards/showthrea d.php?t=17451>

 

results of a similar question asked in answers -

India<http://in.answers. / question/ index?qid= 20071129035126AA CQCVU>

 

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HAIKU

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -

Drag queens are the rea-

Son I pluck my eyebrows. It's

The least I can do.