Preparing food that is healthy and at the same exciting for kids is an art every parent must learn. Some children are picky eaters, and it is hard to figure out which food they like.
However, don’t worry as we have got your back, we have taken it upon ourselves to identify some of the best and easiest snacks to prepare for your kiddos. These snacks are healthy, satisfying, and pleasing to even fussy eaters.
Have you ever tried preparing that snack with your child? Having an experience in the kitchen with your kids is one fun way to help your kids fall in love with food and give them a chance to explore snacks with you.
Why You Should Have Healthy Snacks for Kids
It’s crucial for kids to snack since they burn energy quickly and even when they eat their tummies fill up fast. As such, prepare some healthy snacks between meals to give them the nutrients and hydration they need.
Perhaps you are saying your child has weight issues, well, in that case, some fruits or vegetables will suffice. Be sure to give them whole, unprocessed foods.
Also, consider giving them allergy-free snacks or at least talk to your nutritionist for advice concerning this. Here are some more ideas to consider.
Whole Grain Cereal
Loaded with fiber, calcium, and other vitamins, one bowl of whole-grain cereal with fruits and milk is a healthy, power-packed snack for your kids to start the day with.
Make sure it doesn’t get boring by twisting it up from time to time by adding fruits or pairing it with yogurt instead of milk.
Cheese
Cheese is high in protein, and this alone keeps their energy levels high until their next meal. You can also make it more exciting by cutting pieces into fun shapes or by serving cheese and fruit kebabs.
You can even make these like snacks-to-go by putting cubes of cheese on sticks so you get cheese lollipops.
Strawberries
If you have been serving your kids lots of apples and bananas, try and introduce vitamin-c-packed fruits such as strawberries. This is one perfect snack that comes in handy for busy parents and most kids like luscious, red strawberries.
Yogurt
Yes, this goes without saying, yogurt is one of the healthiest snacks you can give your kids. Go for low-fat yogurt as it’s rich in calcium. You can also whip up a yogurt parfait with granola and berries or even give them that homemade fruity yogurt pop.
Quesadillas
Is there any child who doesn’t like cheesy quesadillas? The good news is that you can add all sorts of ingredients into a quesadilla from chicken, shrimp, beans, and vegetables.
You can sneak in healthy ingredients that your child might not normally eat if they were served all on their own.
Also, don’t forget to serve them with healthy salsa as the fiber and lycopene in tomatoes add more nutritional value.
Eggs
One single egg gives a 4-year-old a third of the protein she needs in a day. You can serve them boiled, scrambled, or poached. You can put a twist to your everyday egg and make an egg wrap with a flour tortilla for mobile snacking.
Whole-Grain Pasta
Whole-Grain Pasta is one excellent source of complex carbohydrates for your child. Buy some with interesting shapes, and then pair your pasta with veggies, chicken and tomato sauce for a quick bite.
Moreover, all of that can be done in just about 20 minutes while using just a few ingredients.
Raisins
Children love raisins, and it’s a healthy snack loaded with potassium, vitamins, and fiber. Even if your child doesn’t get excited about that box of raisins, you can always incorporate it into other snacks.
Add some apple wedges, a dollop of peanut butter and sprinkle with the raisins to make a fun snack.
Apples
This is another healthy fruit that children love, but if this has become monotonous and boring, switch it up by serving applesauce. This will provide the children with ample fiber and vitamin C needed for their growth.
Apples can be paired with many things from cheese to nut butters and they are a simple snack to grab on the go.
Whole Grain Waffles
Whole grain waffles are filled with iron and vitamin A, B6, and B12. For a fun twist, you can always top them up with reduced-fat cream or even a fruit jelly.
Bottom Line
There you have it, some of the best healthy snacks for your child. Your snacking routine does not have to be monotonous with all of the snacking choices you have above.
And the beauty of a lot of these snacks is that they take just minutes to put together and we are all big fans of that.
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