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[quote=Anonymous]Every time I've brought a big tray of cut up melon to a kids sporting event it quickly disappears. I think part of the trick with fruit is to have it easily accessible and on display (i.e. pre-sliced and set out). My kids are also pretty big fans of nuts, but if another family is offering a bag of cheetohs, the nuts or homemade trail mix is not going to be anywhere as appealing. We eat healthy without many processed snack foods at home, so when we're out with other people, I've given up trying too hard and will pack pretzels, sesame sticks, plantain chips, granola bars etc along with some fruit. Road trips or family outings are easier as there aren't competing options. For those, I get a lot of freeze dried or dried fruit from Trader Joes, plus bags of sugar snaps, carrots, nuts, etc.

Our summer favorite right now is sliced frozen bananas drizzled with dark chocolate and almond butter. You can make a big tray in 5 minutes and keep them in the freezer. Not something you can pack to take with you on a boat, but a good "fun" option for playdates or potlucks that is pretty healthy. I also often make a yogurt/honey/PB dip served with apples and carrots that often goes over well (though some kids aren't into that).[/quote]

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