Several olives and roasted bell peppers or marinated artichoke hearts– yep, I’ve worked with kids who love this!.Dinosaur Trees – fresh or steamed broccoli florets served with lemon juice, dipped into a healthy salad dressing or sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.Ants on a Log – Celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter and topped with raisins.
Raw sugar snap peas and bell pepper slices dipped in low-fat Greek yogurt dip.Jicama julienne-style and baby carrots dipped in hummus.Raw veggies like baby carrots or sugar plum tomatoes dipped in black or pinto bean dip.Steamed and cooled edamame ( soybeans) with or without soy sauce or salt– kids love to pop the beans out!.A small serving of a homemade smoothie: 4oz juice, 2 Tbsp of yogurt or soy milk and ½ cup of your favorite frozen fruit.Homemade frozen fruit bars with fresh fruit or 100% juice pops.Baked until crisp and topped with a dollop of plain low-fat yogurt. Baked apple crisp – sliced apples tossed with cinnamon, oats, and a little brown sugar.A mixture of raisins or dried cranberries and healthy, low-sugar cereal.Dried fruit (dried apricots or mango with no added sugar/sulfates).Fruit or vegetable kebabs (use fresh, frozen or canned fruit).Individually packed applesauce with no added sugar.Dried or fresh fruit served with low-fat yogurt (for squeezable yogurts make sure it has no artificial food colorings and is low in added sugar).Bananas cut into 4 pieces, dipped in plain yogurt, rolled in crushed graham crackers or a whole-grain cereal, and frozen. Give ground cardamom a try on apple slices too-it’s yummy! Clementines or apple slices tossed with lemon juice and cinnamon.Frozen fruit like pineapple tidbits, blueberries or mango chunks, enjoyed right out of the freezer – see top 10 frozen foods kids enjoy.Blended frozen fruit, like Super Crew kid Andy’s mango whip or banana whip.It’s best to pair fruit with a little protein or heart-healthy fat for sustained energy when meals will not be for a couple of hours. So for example, when offering fruit as a snack pair it with either a protein low-fat protein source (low-fat dairy, beans, or lean meat) or a heart-healthy fat (nuts or nut butter, or an avocado slice) Fruit Snacks for Kids Ideally, kids’ snacks should offer whole carbohydrates that are paired with fat or protein or a combination of both. They reduce food waste, and can easily be tossed into the dishwasher. Snack like you’re setting an example for your kids! For snacks on the go, be prepared and have silicone reusable food bags* on hand. Eighty percent of the time aim to choose snacks that are mostly whole foods or minimally refined. Snack foods make up about 30% of many American’s daily calories – so snacking right is essential to your health today and tomorrow. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Make sure your kids snack healthy to provide good nutrition to thrive! See our healthy, quick and easy snack list. Preschool and Kindergarten Healthy Meal Plans.Pack in an airtight container and put in the fridge to maintain freshness. Toss 1 cup of grapes into the melon mixture, pour over the dressing, and toss. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 cup finely chopped mint. Minty Sweet Salad Cut watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew into 1-inch cubes (you should have 2 cups total). These bonbons are best served as road trip snacks because they defrost pretty quickly Place the slices in an airtight container and store it in the freezer until you're ready to travel. Everything can be stored easily in airtight containers.įrozen Banana Bonbons Cut banana into 1-inch rounds, dip in a favorite flavor of yogurt, and roll in crushed graham crackers.
Mini Fruit-and-Cheese Plate Peel and dice fruit (like apples and pears) into 1-inch chunks and serve along with cubes of your child's favorite cheese and wedges of whole-wheat pita.
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Sweet fruit makes for a refreshing and healthy snack on the go that's full of fiber and vitamins.
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