Parenting comes with its highs and lows. Perhaps, one of the least favorite parts of it comes with making tough choices for your kids’ dietary choices. For kids, snack time is any time. These little angels can eat. Despite my decades-old experience in the hospitality industry, choosing the right snacks for children remains elusive. This is probably because multinational companies obsess over-flooding the market with processed and sugary snacks. Truth is, providing 30 healthy snacks for kids can be challenging.
Most of the snacks available to children contain high levels of sugar, processed additives, and unhealthy fats. It explains why obesity statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) show a worrying trend of more Americans sinking into unhealthy weights. Children hold the keys to the future, and we cannot lose this battle. Kids need a balanced diet of proteins, carbs, and vitamins, just like adults, not a daily bite from the nearest KFC. A proper diet boosts children’s immunity and cellular growth, hence setting them on a path to a healthy lifestyle.
This article lists nutritious snacks that kids will enjoy. Therefore, next time your child needs a snack, feel free to choose any of these.
30 Healthy Snacks for Kids
Here’s a numbered list of some of the best, easy, and healthy snacks to feed your kids.
1. Frozen Banana Popsicles
2. Oatmeal Bites
3. Peanut Butter Cookies
4. Cauliflower Nachos
5. Zucchini Muffins
6. Edamame Hummus Dip
7. Popcorn Trail Mix
8. Veggie Chips
9. Mango-Coconut Smoothie
10. Apple Slices with Almond Butter
11. Avocado Toast
12. Sweet Potato Fries
13. Hummus and Crudite Cups
14. Broccoli Tots
15. Greek Yogurt Parfait
16. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
17. Baked Apples with Cinnamon
18. Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles
19. Spinach Dip with Whole Wheat Pita chips
20. Frozen Grapes
21. Strawberries with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
22. Kale Chips
23. Trail Mix Granola Bars
24. Pita Pizza with Veggies
25. Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
26. Zucchini Bread
27. Homemade Apple Sauce
28. Energy Bites
29. Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowls
30. Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
10 Healthy Snacks for Kindergarteners
In this list, we mainly offer a list of snacks that require little to no preparation and are ideal for preschoolers from the chewing point and nutritional value. Remember, kids can be choosy. If there’s a snack they don’t like, keep pushing and you’ll stumble on their taste buds’ preference.
- Dried fruits especially apples
- Quarter sandwich
- Milk with cereal
- Sunflower seeds
- Eggs
- Jicama fries
- Canned fruit in 100% juice
- Blueberries
- Crackers and fruit leather
- Pretzels and cheese
Remember …
These snacks are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, are low in added sugars, and won’t leave your kids feeling sluggish. We hope this list will provide the inspiration you need to make nutrition tasty and simple for your family. Bon appetit!