10 Super Healthy Snacks For The Kids

There are a lot of options for our kids’ snacks, not just healthy snacks, but also easy to make. Check out the article we found at Blog Food Network.

Snacks are mini meals that should be provided if there is a long stretch of time between meals (about five hours). Snacks are a perfect opportunity for your child to take in the nutrients they need to help them grow and develop, including iron, protein, calcium and vitamin D. Treats, on the other hand, are non-nutritious foods — such as cookies and chips — that do not provide nutrients and should be consumed only once in a while.

Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops

Make a batch to store in the freezer. Banana pops are the perfect snack to serve when kids come home exhausted from camp.

Yogurt and Fruit Parfaits
Your kids can help assemble these scrumptious parfaits. It’s a fabulous way to get tiny hands in the kitchen.

Flowery Fun Fruit Skewers
Snack time should be fun, too, and flowery skewers get the job done and it makes it an interesting snack for your kids! Just pick a bunch of fruits but them up and put them on a skewer, it makes it a little more fun to eat their fruit.

Frozen Fruit Smoothies
Smoothies are a tasty way to consume two food groups: fruit and dairy. Both contain nutrients your child needs for proper growth and development.

Popcorn

Making popcorn is a super easy snack and can be deliciously tasty.  Pour a little coconut oil on top along with a little bit of natural sea salt and your kids will be asking for more!

Frozen Fruit

You can ask for anything faster, packed full of vitamins and nutrients your kids need to play.  Another favorite by all the kids, especially on a hot day.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These soft, yummy sweet potato fries are healthier than regular french fries (and taste great dipped in ketchup).

Mini Date-Nut Snowballs
These bite-sized goodies are made with lots of nutritious ingredients: dates, coconut flakes and almonds.

Cherry-Peach Twin Pops
Keep your child hydrated during the hot weather with these fruit pops made with fruit nectar.

Apple Slices
Slice apples and toss them with oats, cinnamon, and a little brown sugar. Bake in the oven until they’re crisp, and serve.

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