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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, will stop responding to every post separately, but thank you for the ideas.

Also, for anyone else who is looking for these tips, so far our biggest win in this category is something we are calling "chia toast" -- it's a slice of whole grain toast with Nutella and peanut butter and then coated with a solid layer of chia seeds. The Nutella makes it feel like dessert to DD but I can usually get a full serving of chia seeds (2 tablespoons, about 5g of protein) on the toast. With the peanut butter and bread, it winds up being a pretty filling snack or even a breakfast in a pinch.

Looking for more stuff like this! Easy, less processed, but much higher in fat and protein than crackers and cereals and that kind of thing.[/quote]

OP, I like the toast idea. Did your child have any issues with constipation or stomach issues with all those chia seeds, though?

Also look at "energy balls" - lots of different recipes out there and lots of variations. Basically just take oats, nut butter, and whatever mix ins you like. Maybe some honey to help bind it together. Good right out of the fridge, and it will keep longer refrigerated.

Another thing I used to make a lot for DS when he was younger was greek yogurt ice cream bars. I think I used these molds: Ouddy Life Popsicle Molds Set of 2. You just stir together high protein greek yogurt (I used Fage 2% or 5%) mixed with peanut butter or pb powder. You can add honey if you want it sweeter. I also swirled in some blobs of jam. Freeze in molds, then coat in dark chocolate and roll in chopped nuts. These were basically just a high protein, less sugary treat for those of us in the family who like Haagan Daz bars.[/quote]

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