Quick, easy, and healthy snack suggestions.
Fresh fruit. Kids love finger food, and nothing’s better than fresh fruit: It’s colourful, sweet, packed with vitamins and minerals, and full of fibre. Serve sliced apples, orange sections, half a sliced banana, a small bowl of sliced grapes, or a handful of mixed berries.
Dried and pureed fruit. Cut up dried apricots, peaches, pears, and pitted prunes. Or serve a small bowl of applesauce (the kind without added sugar).
Dips. Let your child have fun mixing and dipping their favourite foods. You might be surprised at the combinations they’re willing to try. Give your child a couple of wedges of pita bread paired with a tablespoon or two of hummus or spinach dip. Strawberries and apple slices go well with creamy yoghurt, and pretzels taste great with various sweet and savoury mustards.
Cottage cheese. Serve in a small bowl topped with chopped fresh fruit. Or mix in peas and carrots to make confetti cottage cheese.
Eggs. Scrambled eggs are quick to make and full of protein. Try adding turkey and cheese, or mix in salsa and wrap in a tortilla for a burrito. Make hard-boiled eggs on the weekend and store them in the fridge for weekday snacks.
Vegetables. Get your child in the habit of snacking on vegetables.
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