8 Easy Healthy Snacks For Kids

Our list of Healthy Snacks for Kids includes the best eatables that are energy-packed with nutrition, and designed to keep the kids happy and healthy. You can create snacks that are not just nutritious but also a joy for my kids to eat. They are best striking the perfect balance between the vitamins and minerals they need and the playful flavors they love. For your daily routine, you can mix these snack recipes along with fruits cut into fun shapes, yogurt parfaits with a sprinkle of granola, or homemade trail mix that they can munch on the go. They are all about giving them the fuel their bodies need to grow and the tastes that keep their little taste buds dancing.

Healthy Snacks For Kids

By following our easy-to-make snack recipes, you can transform snack time into an enjoyable and educational activity that fosters independence and a deeper understanding of healthy eating habits. From assembling fruity kebabs to crafting their own colorful veggie pizzas, our recipes are tailored to be kid-friendly in terms of both preparation and taste. This hands-on approach not only makes them appreciate the value of wholesome foods but also empowers them to make healthier food choices. With simple step-by-step instructions, our recipes are designed to be safe and accessible for children under adult supervision, ensuring that they can take pride in what they’ve made.

Healthy Mini Sweet Potato Muffins

Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
½ cup natural peanut butter
½ overripe banana mashed (about ¼ cup mashed banana)
2 eggs
2-4 tablespoons maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like your muffins)
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg

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Broccoli Cheddar Baby Quinoa Bites

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa (or one cup dry)
2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets (about one small broccoli crown)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs beaten
1 garlic clove minced
½ teaspoon each onion powder and paprika

Optional add-ins:

¼ teaspoon salt

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Cranberry Almond Healthy Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup vanilla protein powder
½ cup almond butter
½ cup honey (or agave)
pinch of salt

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Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

Healthy Banana Bread

3 ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups pureed)
¼ cup coconut oil (room temperature)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup maple syrup
1 ½ cups gluten-free flour (or whole wheat flour)
¼ cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Oat Sugar Streusel (Optional)

¼ cup rolled oats
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

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Folded Wraps

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Chocolate Overnight Oats

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I like clean simple eats or active stacks)
1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tablespoons peanut butter powder*
2 Tablespoons maple syrup , or a few drops of liquid chocolate stevia
1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

Fresh berries and sliced bananas
cacao nibs
unsweetened flaked coconut

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Protein Bars

Ingredients

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup peanut butter, or favorite nut butter or sunflower butter
1 banana, mashed
⅓ cup honey, agave, or real maple syrup
Pinch salt
½ cup ground flax seed
1 cup protein powder*
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup Mix in options: chopped dates, dried fruit (blueberries, cranberries, or raisins), mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, nuts