Snack Suggestions
At most of our events we encourage folk to being some snacks to share. This helps to keep energy for play high and often creates a focal point for gathering and socialising. We are frequently asked for suggestions on what folk can bring. At the highest level, focus on snacks that are:
Easy to transport
Require little or no preparation
Not messy on hands
Can survive being left out for a few hours
Relatively affordable in South Africa
Provide energy without being too heavy
Savoury Grab-and-Go
Salted peanuts, Dry roasted peanuts, Mixed nuts, Cashews
Trail mix
Raisins and peanuts mix
Wasabi peas (no oral afterwards!)
Pretzels, Mini pretzels
Flavoured corn chips, NikNaks, Ghost Pops, Flings, Popcorn chips
Popcorn
Rice crackers, Salticrax, Mini cheese crackers, Savoury biscuits, Provita fingers
Mini breadsticks
Sandwhiches cut into small pieces
Fresh Fruit
Clementines, Naartjies, Easy-peel oranges
Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries
Sliced watermelon, Melon cubes
Pineapple chunks
Mango slices
Dried Fruit
Raisins, Sultanas
Dried mango
Dried pineapple
Dried apple rings
Dried banana chips
Dates
Apricots
Figs
Energy-Boosting Snacks
Oat bars, Granola bars, Protein bars, Seed bars
Peanut butter energy balls, Date balls
Oat and honey bites
Crunchies
Nut clusters
Sweet Treats
Chocolate
Jelly sweets
Chocolate
Wine gums
Chocolate
Jelly babies
Chocolate
Marshmallows
Mini chocolates
Chocolate-covered raisins
Fizzers
Chocolate
Mini biscuits, all biscuits
Chocolate, just in case you missed it!
Easy Homemade Options
Crunchies
Rusks
Oat cookies
Peanut butter cookies
Banana bread slices
Muffins
Mini cupcakes
Brownie bites
Rice Krispie treats
Protein-Focused
Biltong, Droëwors, Mini cabanossi, Beef sticks
Roasted chickpeas
Edamame beans
Mixed nuts
Cheese cubes
Babybel cheese
Hydrating Snacks
Watermelon
Cucumber sticks
Grapes
Orange slices
Pineapple chunks
Celery sticks
Carrot sticks
Cherry tomatoes
See you soon with your snacks to share!
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