So, moms of school-going GenZ, how are you? Today, I've shared the best and healthiest snacks for you to pack for your children. I know that finding snacks every day is a tough job for moms when it comes to keeping in mind what your kid loves to eat or what not to.
Today, kids have fallen in love with commercial snacks like gummies, cookies, and pretzels, and these are nutrition-rich snacks and making your kid lazy and tired for the day.
Why Healthy Snacks Matter?
We all know that children get hungry between meals because they eat less than adults and perform more activities than adults.
So we've to give those recommended calories to our children via snacks every day to keep them healthy and active, so we've covered 29 quick, healthy, kids-loving snack ideas here and these are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
1. Apple Slices with Nut Butter
Crisp apple wedges with peanut butter or almond butter will give your children fiber and protein.
2. Banana Oat Cookies
To keep your children stress-free, take bananas, chocolate chips and oats than mix them and bake and don't add sugar.
3. Greek Yogurt with Honey & Berries
Greek yogurt with honey and berries of your choice will give you naturally sweet and creamy protein.
4. Cheese Quesadilla Triangles
Made it with a whole wheat tortilla with melted cheese inside, bake it, and then cut it into beautiful triangles and your children will love it.
5. Cucumber Sandwiches
Take bread of your choice, apply cream cheese and put sliced cucumbers in it will give your children an amazing taste.
6. Mini Rice Cake Pizzas
Add some vegetables of your choice, cheese, and tomato sauce on top of the rice cakes. Serve these after 30 seconds in the microwave.
7. Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are my favorite snacks and eggs are rich in protein, so it will be a great add up in snacks.
8. Whole Wheat Crackers with Cheese Cubes
For protein protein-rich snack, take a whole wheat cracker and top it with cubes of your favorite cheese.
9. Frozen Banana Bites
Take Greek yogurt, then slice bananas and dip them in the yogurt Also you can sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and freeze.
10. Hummus with Pita Chips or Carrot Sticks
Hummus gives you a savory and creamy taste. Your children will love it.
11. Trail Mix (DIY)
For trail mix, take cereal, then mix dried fruit, mini pretzels, and chocolate chips in it and have fun.
12. Fruit Skewers
Take fruit skewers, then make a thread of grapes, melon, strawberries and you can add more fruits of your choice.
13. Avocado Toast Bites
Take whole-grain bread and then apply mashed avocado on it for avocado fun.
14. Yogurt Parfait Cups
Take small jars, then make layers of granola, fruits and yogurt to enjoy the best snack.
