If you have children at home you know how important it is to have snacks! As parents, we want things to be easy, but also nutritious. Here's 4 snacks that pack in the nutrients and are so easy to make, even the kids can help out!
Remember: children are more likely to eat things when they've helped prepare it, so don't forget to get them involved.
Apple Nachos
You've heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away. That's true for all fruit and it's also why it's so important that our kids eat fruit daily. This is a fun way to switch up eating just a regular apple.
Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 Apples
- 1/4-1/3 cup Peanut Butter (or other nut/seed butter)
- handful Cacao Nibs
- 2 tbsp Hemp Seeds
- other toppings like: raisins, coconut shreds or whatever you like!
Instructions
- Slice apple in 1/4 inch pieces. Spread on a plate, drizzle with peanut butter and add the rest of the toppings.
3 Ingredient Nice Cream
It's HOT! And kids love ice cream. This one is so easy to make and it's healthy for kids. It's only sweetened with sugar. 1 cup of strawberries has enough Vitamin C for the day.
3 Ingredient Strawberry Nice Cream
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Frozen Strawberries
- 1/3 cup Almond Milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 3 Dates (pitted)
Instructions
- Add the liquid to the blender first and then the rest of the ingredients. Blend together. I suggest using a high speed blender. I use my Vitamix tamper to help it blend together. If you don't have this, you may need to stop and scrape down the sides during blending. Serve immediately or store in a freezer friendly container to have later. Enjoy!
Fun veggie shapes with dip
Studies have shown that cutting vegetables and fruits makes kids want to eat more of them. Making a fun spread doesn't take that long and serving it with a dip, like hummus, also provides a good source of protein and fiber. Buy a store-bought brand or check out these hummus recipes.
English Muffin Pizza
Instead of frozen pizzas, which are high in sodium, fat and preservatives, make these healthy little pizzas for your kids.
English Muffin Pizzas
Ingredients
- 3 English Muffins
- 1/2-2/3 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (I used a dairy-free cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Put the english muffins on a baking sheet halves side up. Spoon pizza sauce on. Then add the cheese and bake for about 7-10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!