5 Healthy & Tasty Movie Snacks

It’s movie night! Wondering what snacks you can make that are both tasty and healthy to accompany your choice of movie? Try one of these 5 healthy and tasty snacks while watching the movie of your choice!

1. Healthy Trailmix: You can mix wheat Chex with dried berries and raisins, chocolate chips, seeds and nuts. This is high in protein and the combination of sweet and crunchy will make your mouth happy!

2. Apple Slices w/ Skin with Peanut Butter Spread: Peanut butter is a source of dietary fiber so it can help slow down digestion and keep you satisfied until dinner! You can even make it the apple slices look like a bunny (really great if you are having movie night with kids)! Here’s a link on how to make apple rabbits.

3. Yogurt Parfait: Top Greek yogurt with sliced almonds, and fruits (such as strawberries and blueberries). The calcium in yogurt makes teeth and bones strong.

4. Pretzels/Veggies & Hummus: Hummus is made from garbanzo beans. It contains a lot of fiber and is great to use as a topping or dip.You can use it as a dip for either pretzels, veggies or toasted whole wheat pita triangles.

5. Popcorn with Cinnamon: For those of you who love eating popcorn while watching movies, pop a bag of low fat or fat free popcorn in the microwave, then empty the popcorn into a bowl and sprinkle on cinnamon and tossed until it’s even. You can also replace cinnamon with grated parmesan cheese. Did you know popcorn counts as whole wheat?

What snacks do you like while watching movies? What are some movie snacks you’ve made?

By Mitzi Dulan with research assistance from Rachel Yam

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7 Responses to “5 Healthy & Tasty Movie Snacks”

1. Megan

   January 29 2010

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   Mmmm… cinnamon on popcorn, that sounds delicious!! These are really great options, Mitzi!
2. Fuelin Roadie

   January 29 2010

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   Just made a great snack with bell peppers and hummus!
3. America's Nutrition Expert: Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD

   January 29 2010

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   thanks! Let me know if you try any!:)
4. America's Nutrition Expert: Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD

   January 29 2010

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   Yum girl, I know if you make it- it’s tasty! I’m hoping I come to San Diego in March for 10 city tour and we can go out and eat together again!
5. Monica @health_nuts

   January 29 2010

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   Mmmmm….I have yet to try popcorn and parmesan cheese and cinnamon (separately of course). Reading this makes me want to snuggle up and watch movies all night! Friday night plans? CHECK!
6. Pam @ The Unlikely Athlete

   January 30 2010

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   Great tips, Mitzi! Perfect timing for us East Coasters, since many of use are stranded indoors with the snow! I love hot cocoa or chocolate milk (something warm!) when watching a movie. I might try out some popcorn with cinnamon!
7. America's Nutrition Expert: Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD

   February 2 2010

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   Thanks for the comments Pam and Monica!!