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Doing a little spring cleaning? Don’t forget to refresh and organize your pantry as part of the process! As the weather warms up, you’ll be busy with family activities, spring sports, and other on-the-go adventures. Giving your pantry a seasonal overhaul is a wonderful way to kick off the season on the right foot so you can streamline your meal prep and make sure you have spring snacks for kids on hand for any activity under the sun.
As you’re planning your pantry snack list, be sure to include Welch’s® Fruit Snacks—the ultimate spring snack ideas! Find them at a store near you using our Where to Buy feature in the right-hand menu.
First thing’s first: Why refresh your pantry? Over time, it can become cluttered with expired items, half-used ingredients, and forgotten seasonal snacks. A well-organized pantry makes cooking easier, saves time, reduces food waste, and ensures you always have plenty of easy spring snacks ready to go. Plus, if you’re looking for rainy days activities you can do with your kids, cleaning out your pantry is a great option.
If you’re asking yourself: “How do I freshen my pantry?” Just follow these simple steps:
Start by taking everything out of your pantry. This allows you to see exactly what you have and makes it easier to assess which items need to go. Group similar items together as you remove them to streamline the process.
Go through each item and check expiration dates. Toss anything that is expired or stale. If you come across non-perishable food that you won’t use but is still good, consider donating it to a local food bank.
With your pantry empty, take the opportunity to thoroughly clean the shelves, walls, and storage containers. Wipe down surfaces with a mild cleaner and vacuum any crumbs or debris. If needed, add shelf liners to keep your pantry tidy and make future clean-ups easier.
Once your pantry is clean, it’s time to organize everything for easy access:
Keep an inventory list of what you have and what needs to be replenished so you’ll always have essential ingredients on hand. Once your pantry is decluttered and cleaned, make it a habit to do a quick check-in every few months to get rid of expired items, wipe down shelves, and reorganize as needed.
One of the benefits of having an organized pantry is making it easy for kids to grab a quick bite on their way out the door, after school, or any time a snack attack hits. We love the idea of creating a kid-friendly “snack shelf” to make things even simpler and more organized. Here’s how to create a snack shelf with spring snack ideas to kick off the season right:
Place the snack shelf at a low level so kids can reach their snacks without assistance.
Store snacks in clear containers with easy-to-read labels or pictures for younger children.
Some snack ideas for pantry balance include granola bars, dried fruit, nuts, whole-grain crackers, spring trail mix, and Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar.
Use small containers or resealable bags to create grab-and-go snack options and prevent overeating. Use designated bins for daily snack portions to help manage intake and encourage balanced eating habits.
Keep the selection fresh by rotating new snacks and ensuring older ones are eaten first.
Spring is a time for renewal, and your pantry should reflect that with seasonal snacks and on-the-go spring break essentials like Welch’s Fruit Snacks®! There’s a variety for everyone, so try one of these delicious spring snack ideas today!
Welch’s Fruit Snacks® are made with Real Fruit, offering a mouth-watering taste the whole family will love. Plus, they’re gluten-free and individually packaged, making them a perfect allergy-friendly treat for classroom parties, birthday party favor bags, field trips, and more.
Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ Snacks are made with Real Fruit surrounded by Creamy Yogurt and feature an excellent source of Vitamins A & C and a good source of Vitamin D and Calcium. If you’re wondering: “What are good refreshing snacks for kids?” Consider topping their yogurt with these delicious spring treats for an extra dose of yogurt-y goodness.
Maybe you’re asking yourself: “What snacks do little kids like?” You can’t go wrong with something fun to eat, like Welch’s® Juicefuls® Juicy Fruit Snacks. These juicy fruit snacks are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and E as well as gluten-free and non-GMO. They’re a kid-approved lunch box treat!
Looking for festive spring snack ideas? Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Easter mixed fruit edition features fun Easter shapes like bunnies, eggs, flowers, and chicks. Made with Whole Fruit as the first ingredient, these spring themed snacks are a good source of Vitamins A, C & E and come in fun holiday packaging that’s perfect for egg hunts, Easter basket fillers, and more. Plus, they’re allergen-friendly and individually packaged, making them a smart choice for classroom distribution.
Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar are made with Whole Fruit as the main ingredient for a delicious taste the whole family will love. The Reduced Sugar variety has 25 percent less sugar than regular Welch’s Fruit Snacks®, with 100 percent of the mouthwatering taste. These easy spring snacks are a great option for sports practices, games, and so much more.
Ready to celebrate spring with Welch’s® Fruit Snacks? Find them at a store near you using our Where to Buy feature in the right-hand menu!
