Looking for
snacks
for kids
that will make the little ones as happy as cupcakes but without the
guilt? There are a lot of options, so let’s start out simple.
Fruit is a really healthy snack that can be
so much fun to experiment with. If your child has a favorite fruit, try
mixing it up…serve that fruit in several different ways.
Apples, for instance, are incredibly good
paired with cheddar cheese
(probably best that it’s mild for the kids).
They’re also fun cubed and dipped in a little bit of plain
yogurt mixed with honey. Or core the apple and cut it in rings,
sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake for a few minutes to make your own
dried fruit.
For a snack that will really send the kids
through the roof, slice up some bananas and stack them on top of the
chocolate cookie-type things in those packets that have a hundred
calories. Chocolate isn’t a great option for every day, but
once a week or so, it makes a wonderful treat as snacks for kids!
In the chocolate vein, try chocolate milk!
Many people find chocolate milk to be much more filling than regular
milk, and it tastes so good. As with any sweet, if it isn’t
offered as a daily thing, chocolate makes kids feel very special when
it’s served.
If you’re willing to put a little
more effort into your kids’ afternoon snacks, try putting a
frozen pizza in the oven and then slicing it into bite sized pieces or
even strips. Pair it with some dips like ranch dressing or bleu cheese,
and yum!
Even better, grab a pizza crust from the
dairy section (by the
canned biscuits) and cover it in vegetables and low fat cheese. Cut
this into strips after baking, and you have a wonderfully healthful
snack to dip in spaghetti sauce or low fat ranch dressing.
Due to odd lunch times, some elementary
schools require snacks for kids during the day. If you have to send
snacks into school for your child, try reusable containers with
crackers and fruit, low-fat deli meat, or some of those leftover pizza
strips.