Homemade To-Go Snacks

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Have you tried those Sargento Snacks that have cubed cheese, almonds, and craisins in small, divided containers? I did, and they are great! Each snack contains about 190 calories, and is very convenient. BUT, I am cheap! So I went ahead and made my own. But first I had to aquire some reusable containers with dividers. I looked high and low for a small. portable container like that, but no luck in the normal food container section of the store. I ended up in the BABY food aisle, near the formula section. There I found several brands of baby formula (powdered) containers that have three divided sections - PERFECT for the snack container I was looking for! It is about 3" x 3", the top comes off and has a small pouring spout (if you want to carry just nuts....you can pour them out this way).

This is a perfect way of carrying with you Snacks such as the above mentioned, Jerky pieces (I like to cut them into bite-size pieces with a kitchen shear), dried fruits, nuts, salami chunks.... the list is endless. I'm not sure if the divided sections keep out moisture from the other sections, so beware of that. The containers run from about $2.50 and up (each). I just got the generic brand, and got a half-dozen of those. Mine have 3 sections. I plan to fill 2 sections with the nuts and fruit (I am measuring out 1/2 ounce of each), then store them in the pantry until I need to take them somewhere, then fill with cheese or meat the remaining section just prior to leaving for my destination. The container has plenty of room for multiple portions, for longer days, or if someone wants to share! Enjoy and have fun with this!!!!

[<3 Carolina Girl <3 84]

Great idea! I'll have to look for those containers too! I keep a jar of nuts in the pantry and one at my desk, but I'm worried about Portion Control.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

FYI, I found the containers at Walmart. They fit really nicely in a lunch bag.

[B Autumn 20]

Thanks for posting this. We have the Sargento Snacks in the fridge. Haven't tried them yet. Love tge idea of making my own too.

[TammyDTM 391]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[****505 girl 18]

Great idea, I have a baby so I have a ton of these!!

[cjnorris 103]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing