As a parent, it is important to make sure that our children are eating healthy on a daily basis which includes their snacks. Instead of pushing sweets in front of your child for a speedy snack, try creating something healthy and quick such as trail mix, fruit and yogurt, quesadillas, hummus and crackers, and fruit smoothies. Making these particular snacks for your child will establish healthy habits and also get kids to try new tasty things:
5. Trail mix
If you are looking for high protein snacks for your child that are healthy and delicious, trail mix is an excellent option for you to try. With trail mix, you can put everything your child loves together while sneaking in healthy additives like peanuts, raisins, and dried cranberries. When the holiday season rolls around you can even start showing your creative side with a Halloween or Christmas mix.
4. Fruit and yogurt
Fruit and yogurt is a great option for your child’s snack time as it gives you the option to add in a variety of fruits to their diet while keeping their taste buds happy. Some parents even find it ideal to add in granola and even nuts into the yogurt to turn their child’s simple treat into high protein snacks that help them have enough energy to make it through their school day. For children under the age of 3, you can use a blender to get rid of any fruit and nut pieces that could potentially cause them to choke.
3. Quesadilla
Quesadillas are a great snack option if you are looking to add healthy fats into your child’s diet without them knowing. Some excellent choices to choose from for healthy fats are avocado spreads, coconut oil for the tortilla shell, and extra virgin olive oil. When using the oils as your fat source you will want to spread it on the bottom of the frying pan before placing your tortillas and fillings on the pan to fry. This not only will give them the healthy fats they need, but it will also add in a flavorful taste for them to enjoy.
2. Hummus and crackers
Hummus has become an increasingly popular snack for children across the world as it not only tastes great, but it is packed with all the nutrition your child needs to stay healthy. If you have made the decision to create your own personal hummus dip, you use healthy additives like honey, red peppers, and garlic to add a specific and delicious taste to your child’s treat. When it comes to choosing the best crackers for them to enjoy their hummus with, you can use anything from wheat to sesame seed crackers for an extra healthy snack for them to dip into their freshly homemade creation.
1. Fruit smoothies
Even though most children enjoy snacking on fruits for an afternoon treat, sometimes it is nice to add in a little extra flavor by turning their average snack into a fruit smoothie. The great thing about this particular children’s snack is that you can add absolutely anything you like to the mixture and it will almost always turn your child’s head and open up their taste buds to new things.
