Halftime is big in youth football. It’s when coaches get to reinforce what the team is doing and help young athletes get better at the sport.

For kids, it also means snacks.

So if orange slices just won’t cut it again, St. Vincent Sport Performance registered dietician and board certified specialist in sports dietetics Lindsay Langford has some options to add variety to that midgame munchie.

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“Halftime is a crucial point to refill glycogen – a muscle’s fuel source – and keep athletes energized for the second half,” Langford said. “Go for a high glycemic carbohydrate that absorbs quickly and with minimal fiber for easy digestion.”

Here are a few favorites:

• Fig bars
• Fruit rope
• Bananas
• Granola bars
• Dried fruit
• Rice Krispie treat