{"id":1194,"date":"2023-02-16T15:32:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainingwheelscc.com\/?p=1194"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:49:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:49:43","slug":"fun-healthy-snacks-for-little-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainingwheelschildcare.com\/fun-healthy-snacks-for-little-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun, Healthy Snacks for Little Kids!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for some fun, healthy snacks that your little kids will love to try? We\u2019ve got some great suggestions!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes getting kids to WANT to eat healthy snacks over the more sugary or salty snacks takes a little creativity. This could mean dressing the food up in a fun way, finding \u201cfun\u201d foods that can incorporate activities while eating it, or healthier sweet and salty options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out some of our favorite fun and healthy snacks for little kids!<\/span><\/p>\n

Fun, Healthy Snacks for Little Kids!<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Edamame<\/b><\/p>\n

Edamame<\/span><\/a> is fun, tasty little soybeans packed with nutrition that truly are fun to eat if you buy them in the pods. <\/span>Edamame is a great plant-based source of protein that is abundant in essential amino acids, fiber,\u00a0 and nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins including folate, vitamin A, and vitamin K.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you squeeze the pods a certain way, edamame beans will pop out of the pod like a little acrobat from a cannon at the circus. Kids love this!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Fruit Salad<\/b><\/p>\n

Fruit salad is a great way to get healthy fruits into your kids as a sweet treat. Fruit salad can really include anything you like. Maybe you just have apples and bananas on hand\u2013chop them up and mix them together in a bowl!<\/span><\/p>\n

Or you can buy berries and kiwi for a delightful springtime flavor. You could even buy new fruits for your kids like passionfruit, pomegranates, or dragon fruit, and try it out in a fruit salad mix. Even if they don\u2019t like the new fruit, there are a lot of other options in the bowl for them to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fruit salad is a great healthy dessert or snack!<\/span><\/p>\n

Popcorn<\/b><\/p>\n

Popcorn is a great, low-calorie snack when your kiddos are just craving something salty and fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can buy popcorn in microwavable bags for a fast option that takes almost no effort, or you can buy Jiffy-Pop popcorn that you make on the stove or buy a popcorn maker to make your own homemade popcorn. Finding a way to make popcorn with your kids takes this from just a tasty snack to a fun activity with mom or dad at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n

Bugs on a Log<\/b><\/p>\n

Everyone knows that making something sound a little gross and funny usually means a home run with little kids, and that\u2019s why Bugs on a Log is another fun, creative way to get veggies into your kiddos!<\/span><\/p>\n

All you need are a few celery stalks, some peanut butter, and some M&Ms or chocolate chips. Cut the celery into short lengths, spread some peanut butter into the hollow middle, and sprinkle it with your choice of candy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kids will get a kick out of the fun presentation and enjoy the flavors, too!<\/span><\/p>\n

Smoothies\"\"<\/b><\/p>\n

Smoothies are an amazing way to hide some of those highly nutritious veggies that don\u2019t taste as appealing behind the sweet flavors of fruits and even honey.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use water, coconut or almond milk, juice, or even yogurt as a base and add whatever fruits, veggies, or extras like honey, flax seeds, or chia seeds that you like and come out with a delicious smoothie that your kids will be excited to drink!<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out <\/span>this article<\/span><\/a> for 15 delicious fruit and veggie smoothie recipes!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are some of your favorite healthy snacks for your kiddos? Drop them in the comments below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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