3 Snack Hacks with Outshine - Mom & Kid Approved - Isn't it great when your kids love a snack and it is totally mom-approved? Today I will share with you, 3 ways to hack an Outshine Bar to make an easy and exciting after-school snack.
My kids went back to school the last week in August. It was (and is) bittersweet. My baby headed off to full day kindergarten, leaving me home by myself.
Don't get me wrong, I have plenty to do around here to keep me more than busy, but the first few days were especially weird for me.
I was thinking it would make the kids feel super special if I met them off the bus with some yummy treats.
It is still warm enough here that I didn't want to bake. Plus, I don't really want to get into the habit of giving them unhealthy snacks after school.
After brainstorming for a bit and scouring the fridge, freezer and pantry, I grabbed the Outshine Bars from the freezer. Now, don't get me wrong, Outshine Bars on their own, are a healthy, yummy treat. My kids love them. But, as good as they are on their own, I wanted to give them something super duper special. Something that let them know that my time away from them doesn't mean I wasn't thinking of them. I know, super sappy and sentimental. I can't help it, it's my last kindergartner.
Because Outshine Bars are healthy (made with real fruit and no GMOs), I certainly didn't want to load them with junk.
I knew that I could use honey as a "glue" to hold toppings on. I simply cut up some fruit, grabbed some granola and some coconut. After drizzling honey over the fruit bars, I sprinkled the toppings right on top. Then I just popped them back in the freezer on a cookie sheet until the kiddos came home.
So fun!
The possibilities are endless for toppings. My fave was combination was the coconut paired with the pineapple fruit bar. It made me think of a frozen pina colada. Oh, a girl can dream, right?
Don't think these snack hacks are just for the kiddos either. Oh, no, no, no, my friend. Now that I have the time to get back into yoga, I've got to tell you, these are the perfect healthy refresher after a yoga class or the gym.
Outshine Snack Hack #1 - Drizzle honey over a pineapple fruit bar and top with fresh strawberry slices.
Outshine Snack Hack #2 - Drizzle honey over a pineapple fruit bar and top with shredded coconut.
Outshine Snack Hack #3 - Drizzle honey over a pineapple fruit bar and to with granola.
Ready to get started with your Outshine Snack Hack? How about if I said, for a limited time, if you click this coupon link, you can get a coupon for $.75 off an Outshine product at Stop & Shop? I bet now you're ready, aren't you?
Printable Recipe Card
Outshine Snack Hacks
Ingredients
- 1 box Outshine Pineapple Fruit Bars
- shredded coconut
- 3 strawberries sliced thin
- 2 T granola
- 2 T honey
Instructions
- Place Outshine bars on a baking sheet. Drizzle each one with a bit of honey.
- Add toppings, as desired, right on top of the honey. Freeze until ready to eat.
Oh, you know, as I type this, I just thought of another great combination. I bet for those of us who love a good sweet and salty treat, sprinkling a little sea salt over the honey drizzled fruit bar would be awesome! Who agrees?
Outshine Bars come in a variety of flavors. Which would be your snack hack combination?
Nicole says
The pineapple and coconut sounds so delcious!
Scott says
We like to cut ours up and pour Sprite or 7UP over them! They make the most wonderful drinks!
Tami says
My kiddo enjoys cold treats. I am trying to wean us both off junk, so this will be an ideal replacement.
Pam says
Outshine is my favorite dessert. I have pineapple in my freezer right now and have ran out of the coconut cream bars. They are so good. I love your hacks and will have to try a few of those for myself.
Brandy says
These are the best snack hacks ever! I must try them with my fussy eater, he won't eat much healthy bit is slowly opening up his taste buds 😉
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
This is really neat! I never would have thought to add toppings to a popsicle, but it's a great idea!
foodyschmoody says
It just gives it that little something extra
Alicia says
This is great! The pineapple and coconut sound wonderful!
Carrie says
These all sound delicious! But to me it is much to chilly here for ice cream!! But I bet my kids would love them!
Eileen says
Awesome idea! My kids are all grown up now, so I guess these frozen fruit bars will be all mine! Haha. Seriously though, I think this is a great idea. Healthy, delicious and perfect for the last hot days of summer!
Marielle Altenor says
I love how you pretty much changed the flavors with just one or two ingredients! Pineapple Fruit Bars with strawberries would be my first choice.
jamie says
I have not tried the pineapple ones yet, I bet they are delish!