End-of-school parties and team banquets are the perfect way to celebrate a successful year—but they can also be filled with sugar and processed snacks. A few fun, nutritious swaps can help everyone enjoy the celebration without the crash.

• Swap chips and dip for veggies and hummus. Add colorful bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots to the snack table. Then get creative with hummus flavors, like chocolate, snickerdoodle, and roasted veggie.
  
• Offer fruit kabobs in addition to candy. Thread strawberries, grapes, and melon on skewers for a festive and fun treat. If you have small kids, you can even use this as an interactive activity at a party.
  
• Serve water with citrus over sugary punch. Add lemon, lime, orange slices, or berries to sparkling water for a refreshing, party-worthy drink. Plus, kids will love to eat the fruit right out of their drink.
  
• Try baked over fried. Bring air-fried chicken tenders, sweet potato fries, or mini turkey or lean beef meatballs to the table. This is a delicious way to power the party with protein and nutrients.
  
• Keep dessert balanced. Offer yogurt parfaits or chocolate-dipped strawberries instead of heavy cakes or cookies. Try making “nice cream sandwiches” by mixing Greek yogurt and fresh fruit together and layering between Graham crackers and freezing.
  

Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring—these swaps bring flavor, fun, and a little extra feel-good fuel to every celebration.