Wondering what to serve for the in-between meals hunger pangs. Well there are some very healthy snack ideas for kids, which are full of energy and help in providing more and more nutrients to the kids. A healthy snack for kids must be a small portion of meal, but full of proteins and energy. The kids must be given these tasty and healthy whole foods to help them stay energized and grow well.
Some healthy kid snacks:
Kids healthy snacks recipes to keep hunger at bay and also give them extra nutrition. Make them in most exciting ways to appeal to the kids. More they are appealing better chances they will eat them. Give more foods with low calories and more nutrition to share diet and fitness benefits to the kids. Some of these healthy snacks for school kids are:
1- Baked sweet potato fries:
Healthier lift to the french fries as sweet potato is power packed with Vitamin B’s, Vitamin A and Vitamin C which makes them fat free. They have low calories than potato and loads of fibers and potassium. Just bake sweet potatoes in oven or stir fry them. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with tomato sauce.
2- Tortilla pizzas:
Tortilla pizzas are the kids snacks which are very popular as they are so delicious and healthy. For kids who are picky eaters and only like their cheese laden pizzas, its a great way to add some healthy options along. Put margarita and salsa on tortillas, and add some toppings. Add loads of cheddar cheese and bake it. Cook in a foil lined tray until it turns brown. These are easy and quick health bites for little hungry rovers
3- Chocolate dipped clementines and strawberries:
Strawberries and clementines are richly bestowed with vitamins and minerals. They are great for mid meals snacks and are healthy too. Just dip them part, in chocolate sauce and allow 5 minutes to settle in fridge.
4- Cheddar, zuccini and scallion muffins:
These savory muffins are packed with proteins and fibers. Just grate some scallions and zuccini and mix with shredded cheese. Fill them in muffin tray and bake until brownish.
5- Oatmeal snack cakes:
On the go snacks, these oatmeal cakes are tasty and healthy. Oats are rich in proteins and fibers. They help in providing instant energy and keep kids fuller for long. Just mix oatmeal powder and sugar in a bowl and add it to cake mix. Bake the cake and cut into small wonderful shapes.
6- Baked garlic, parmesan zuccini chips:
A very healthy and tasty alternative to chips. Just slice the zuccini in mandolin slicer and make thin pieces. Put garlic butter spread and add parmesan cheese on top. You may also add some vegetable topping. Bake it until it becomes crusty
7- Fruit pops:
Fresh fruit pops is the most soothing summer time snack. Just cut fresh fruits and put them in ice popsicles maker. Add sweet lemon water and allow them to freeze. The fruit popsicles are ready
8- Fruit or vegetable skewers:
Make wonderful shapes with fruit and vegetable pieces on skewers. Add marshmallows and make them more fun for kids to snack on
9- Bakes whole grain mozzarella sticks:
Healthy and tasty finger food delight for kids. Just add mozzarella cheese to multigrain dough sheets and roll them. Deep fry them and sprinkle some butter to make them crispy. Serve with ranch or sauce
10- Frozen yogurt raspberry or strawberry:
Add some frozen yogurt to the centre of raspberry and strawberry. Freeze them and serve these healthy and delicious snacks to kids during day
11- Whole grain cereal:
Packed with vitamins, calcium and fiber this is a healthy and protein rich snack for kids. Add yogurt and fruits to it and freeze to make even more tasty and healthy delights.
12- Cheese kabob:
Cheese is a wholesome food for growing kids. Make amazing shapes with cookie cutter and arrange them with fruits or vegetables. Add pretzels to crisp it. Also you may bake cheese lumps and make more delightful and healthy offerings for kids snacks
13- Thick fruit smoothies with nuts:
Add frozen fruits and yogurt or almond milk in a blender. Throw some nuts and add sugar with a hint of vanilla extract. Blend it well and serve in a glass. Banana, orange, apricot, prune, strawberry, pineapple are healthy and tasty
14- Strawberry and chocolate sandwich:
Toast 2 breads and add brown chocolate syrup, now add strawberry slices and cover with white sauce garnish with chocolate shavings. Toast on a pan for 2 minutes and serve the kids as a chocolaty snack
15- Yogurt Pops:
Add flavored yogurt in a blender and add some vanilla extract. Add fruits and mix them well. Pour in ice pops maker and freeze them. Taste and healthy intact with this wonderful snack
16- Yogurt sandwich:
Take plain greek yogurt and remove water by hanging it. Now add chopped tomatoes, onions, capsicum, carrot and more vegetables. Mix them well. Now take a break slice and put some butter. Add this yogurt paste on it. Sprinkle cheese on it and salt-pepper to taste. Now roast it in a pan and put some butter below. Only heat from bottom and don’t turn upside down on yogurt filling side
17- Fresh hummus:
Boil chick pea and make a paste. Add freshly dices onions, garlic, tomatoes, lemon juice and salt-pepper and mic them well. Serve with multi grain Pita bread or chips
18- Peanut butter sandwiches:
Peanut butter is the healthiest snack for your kids daytime needs. Take two slices of toast and apply peanut butter. Now add slices of apple and banana and your sandwich is ready.
19- Egg toast:
Eggs are rich in protein and vitamins. They provide with major portion of daily nutrients. Just put an egg on the toast and cook it in a pan or make french toast. Add salt to taste and your healthy snack is ready
20- Multi Grain pasta:
Pasta is richly packed with fiber and adding vegetables along makes it a healthy snack idea. Just add fresh vegetables and cheese to the canned pasta or cook it yourself.
21- Snack mix:
Mix whole grain cereals, pretzels, nuts, banana chips, popcorn and more fruity mix. This is a very healthy and tasty snack option for children
22- Parmesan cheese straws:
Add parmesan cheese thin elongated pieces to oven and make straws. Dip in ranch or salsa and your healthy tasty kid snack is ready
23- Carrot with peanut sauce or nutella:
Cut carrots and serve with peanut sauce or nutella. A very healthy and tasty snack
24- Graham cracker cheese cake:
Add softened cream cheese to strawberry jam and mix them well. Spread on graham cracker rectangles. Eat them straight or refrigerate them to have pie like taste
25- Cucumber with yogurt spice:
Mix cucumber pieces with spices yogurt and sprinkle some cheese on it. A healthy and appealing snack is ready
26- Cheesy potato bites:
Slice some sweet potatoes and some white potatoes. Add a cheese spread over the slices. Top them with olives, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Bake them in over and sprinkle more shredded cheese when serving
27- Spinach and ranch:
Take some fresh baby spinach and add ranch to it. Mix them well and serve this to the kids on toast.
28- Corn salad:
Cut tomato, cucumber, squash, boiled corn, capsicum and more vegetables. Now mix them all add lemon juice salt and pepper. Add some olive oil drops and mix with ranch dressing or vinaigrette. Serve kids in decorative ways say on a cucumber boat, on a slice of celery or more
29- Bread pizza:
Cut bread into small bite sized pieces. Add some sauce and cheese. Now top with vegetables and more. Put some more cheese and bake them to cook them in a close lid pan. Serve this healthy snack to kids
30- Magic wands:
Take some thin straw shaped pretzels. Put peanut butter on top of them and roll them in pieces of nuts and dry fruits. A healthy and attractive snack is ready
31- Whole wheat waffle pie:
Make a whole wheat waffle. Top with cream cheese and maple syrup. Now add some fresh sliced apples bananas and more fruits. sprinkle some honey and serve them
32- Pancake pizza:
Sweet pancake pizza with peanut butter and fruit toppings on pancake. Honey to add taste and roast it on a pan again for crispy crust.
33- Sushi sandwich from bread:
Moist a break and remove its corners. Add some cheese spread and slices of vegetables. Now roll them and make sushi like rolls
34- Grilled cheese rolled breads:
Add lots of cheese in break and roll it up. Now bake it in over and the gooey grilled cheese roll ups are ready
35- Watermelon popsicles:
Perfect for summer day. Add some watermetlon pieces in a popsicle tray and pour watermelon juice over it. Now freeze it.
Precautions when preparing snacks for toddlers or school aged kids:
– Wear a clean apron and wash hands before preparing snacks for kid
– Keep the surface clean and wash the fruits and vegetables thoroughly
– Do not let the knives and sharp tools in the reach of kids
– Avoid too much sugar instead substitute with honey.
– Add more fresh fruits and vegetables than canned ones
– Use more of protein rich foods
– Use minimal cooking and more from fresh produce
– Allow kids to drink adequate water in a day
The above compilation on Know some of the healthy snacks for kids is to help you prepare healthy and tasty snacks for your toddlers and little ones. The more appealing a snack is the better chances your picky eater will grab a bite. Try experimenting with presentation more than taste as children have a tendency to eat what looks good, at this stage.
Keep a balance of all nutrients and make the most of protein and fibers while snacks for them
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