Sukkot is almost here! It’s a time when we shake the etrog and lulav and invite guests over to spend time with us in our sukkahs.
This Sukkot, enjoy togetherness inside the sukkah by reading aloud a few of your favorite PJ Library books (along with a few tasty snacks!)
EASY SNACKS FOR THE SUKKAH
Since Sukkot takes place during the time of the harvest, it’s appropriate to enjoy such foods as fruits and vegetables.
As your family enjoys time together in sukkah (hopefully doing some reading aloud), you will need some tasty things to nosh. Here are a few healthy and easy-to-make snacks for you and your guests to enjoy:
Trail Mix
Make a seasonal trail mix out of roasted pumpkin seeds, almonds, craisins, chocolate chips, and peanuts. If you have nut allergies in the family, swap the nuts for dry, roasted seeds, or mix cereal and dried fruit for an alternative trail mix.
"Ants on a Log"
Since stuffed foods are typical on Sukkot, go ahead and “stuff” cream cheese, nut butter, or school-safe sun butter into celery for a healthy snack. Top with raisins or dried cranberries for a sweet addition.
Stuffed Tomatoes
If "Ants on a Log" aren't your thing, cut the tops off of tomatoes or hollow at cucumbers and stuff with tuna, avocado, rice, or chicken salad for a picnic favorite that fits Sukkot's "stuffed foods" theme.
Vegetables and Hummus
Cut up cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, or any other veggie favorites for dipping into hummus.
THE SUKKAH IS THE SNACK
image via Tori Avey
More adventurous families may want to make miniature edible sukkahs. Find a bunch of ideas for variations from savory to sweet on our Pinterest board.
August 21, 2017