Growing kids get hungry between meals and so do you! e have gathered the BEST healthy snacks you can give to your kids, but the best part in all that, they are delicious for you too as parents. Snack time is the greatest opportunity to add some extra nutrients into your child’s diet as well if you are not able to accomplish the task during their main meals of the day.
Here are 5 ideas of healthy snacks you can give to your kids!
1) Nuts
Of course, nuts are our number one! Nuts are high in healthy fats, it has fibre and antioxidants. You must also know that dietary fat is important for supporting growth in children. Some doctors do recommend withholding nuts from young kids due to the risk of an allergic reaction but some sources support that introducing nuts at an early age can lower the risk of developing a nut allergy.
2) Trail mix
Beware, most commercial trail mixes contain chocolate candies and other elements you want to avoid, but you can easily make your own trail mix at home by using a handful of mixed nuts, dried fruits and event whole-grain cereals.
3) Yoghurt
Yoghurt is the parents favourite! If you buy the correct yoghurt, it is an excellent snack for kids because it’s a great source of protein and calcium. Calcium, as you know, is important for kids to developing bones! Also, some yoghurts also contain live bacteria and that can benefit the digestive system. We recommend you to now buy yoghurts marketed to kids as they are typically high in sugar. Do choose plain and full-fat yoghurt. To make it fun for your kids, sweeten it with fresh fruits or a little bit of honey! Note to not give infants under 12 months old some honey as they’re at a greater risk of a serious infection called botulism.
4) Celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins
Celery with peanut butter and raisins is a fun way to get your kids to eat a vegetable! The celery crunch is a great cracker replacement. Simply cut pieces of celery into three or four pieces, spread some peanut butter (make sure to get peanut butter without added sugar or vegetable oils) inside the celery and add a few raisins on top of the peanut butter. This snack is a great balance of carbs, protein, and fat.
5) Popcorn
Popcorn sounds like junk food, but it’s actually a nutritious whole grain. You just have to make sure it is not having any of those unhealthy toppings like too much butter or caramel! On its own or with a simple small drizzle of butter or grated parmesan cheese, popcorn can be a healthy snack for kids.
