Who would love a little snack? Probably your kids. And who would love snacks that are not only made healthier with veggies and easy to make? Probably you!
Having a healthy mid-afternoon snack can be a great way to boost your child’s energy for the rest of the day. Whether it’s for their baon or a quick bite to eat when they get home from school, your kids are sure to look forward to these yummy bites! Have picky eaters? We’ve curated this list of snacks to make sure the veggies are incorporated sneakily but deliciously!
Easy And Healthy Snacks For Your Kids
1 Barbecue Chicken and Veggie Quesadillas
There’s no shame in buying store-bought. Hear us out: get your kid’s favorite rotisserie chicken, shred it, toss it with your favorite barbecue sauce, and saute some veggies for your filling. Then, wrap it all up in (again, store-bought) tortilla wrappers, and serve with (also store-bought) sour cream and salsa. It’s all easy to store, and you can make a big batch of these ahead of time, freeze, and simply thaw and reheat when your little ones are hankering for a savory snack.
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2 Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe
You wouldn’t think to serve hummus to kids, but did you know that it’s actually rich in protein and fiber? If your kids aren’t fans of the regular, mild-tasting hummus, you can make this roasted garlic hummus recipe that also has sun-dried tomatoes to make it taste a little more like pizza. In fact, you can make them tiny “pizza” bites by spreading this roasted garlic hummus on saltines!
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3 Microwave or Toaster Oven Cookies
We said we’re giving you 10 recipes, but there’s actually 11 as you get at 2-for-1 deal with this entry. When your children are hankering for a sweet treat, you can whip up these Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Toaster Oven Chocolate Cookies in a jiffy!
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4 Eggplant Pizza
Pizza is notoriously famous for its high-calorie, high-carb content, so we’ve put a healthier spin on it: by spreading the pizza toppings on a crunchy eggplant base. And before you worry: no, it’s not deep-fried, it’s baked! You can even simple pop these in the air fryer instead. It’s quick, easy, and a great way to add vegetables to your kid’s diet.
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5 Mashed Avocado Toast
Got extra avocados at home? You can make this easy mashed avocado toast that’s topped with feta cheese for a savory snack. And if you want to add more protein, you can even add sunny-side-up egg! Not only is this a great snack option; it’s also easy enough to prepare for breakfast.
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6 Zucchini Noodles
We’re including this as a snack because it’s really all about portioning, but this lemon-basil shrimp zucchini noodles can totally double as a lunch or dinner, too. Plus, here’s a little hack: if you can’t have shrimp or simply prefer other kinds of protein, you can easily replace it! You can substitute store-bought frozen chicken popcorn to cut down on prep time or even toss in the shredded rotisserie chicken you were using for your quesadillas. Bacon will easily work with this recipe, too!
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7 Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
No bread? No problem. Make these Korean beef lettuce wraps instead – the beefy filling can be made ahead in a big batch, and you can simply reheat before filling them in your fresh lettuce. It’s light on the tummy so your kids won’t be too full to eat dinner, but it’s filling enough to give them energy after a long day at school.
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8 Popcorn Mix
Okay, we’ll be honest: the easiest way to prepare a popcorn snack is to make the popcorn and be done with it… but what if you could toss in some nuts and chocolate to make your snack not only more interesting, but richer in protein and fiber? That’s exactly the idea here, and it also makes for a fun movie night treat for the whole family.
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9 Banana Fritters
You don’t need to look too far for snack ideas when we have our very on local maruya or banana fritters! This is a great way to get your kids to enjoy more fruits. It’s typically sprinkled with white sugar, but you can always add a twist to it by using cinnamon sugar instead or drizzling it with chocolate or peanut butter sauce. If you want to go really extra, you can also serve it ala mode with some ice cream!
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10 Ham and Cheese Dippers
Ham and cheese grilled sandwiches are a no-brainer. They’re easy to make, after all! But chop them up into bite-sized sticks and serve them with a quick homemade tomato dipping sauce (this whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes), and you’ve got a five-star snack that your kids will surely cannot get enough of.
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Check out the ultimate list of baon ideas from the Smart Parenting Food Awards 2024 Baon and Snacks Category!
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