Let’s face it: kids are ALWAYS hungry! Well, at least it seems like they are!
It has been a big challenge for me when it comes to my kid with ultra fast metabolism.
I am completely ready to revamp our snack rut and opt for better snacks for my kids.
Are you looking for ideas for healthier snacks for kids? It’s here!
I have made a list of healthy snack ideas for kids that you can have at home or for homeschool co-op.
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Montessori at Home Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Here are some awesome healthy snacks ideas that I think your kids will absolutely love!
This is the perfect opportunity to Teach Kids about Healthy Food! Are you gluten free?
Check out our post: Family-Friendly Gluten Free Recipe Ideas
- baby carrots with ranch dressing
- celery sticks with peanut butter or ranch dressing
- cheese sticks or slices
- Greek yogurt
- a sliced apple wrapped with rubber band to avoid turning brown
- a banana
- cut-up cantaloupe and pineapple
- small sweet bell peppers
- a scrambled egg
- a hard-boiled egg
- rolled-up deli meat
- kid-friendly crackers
- popped popcorn
- a Clif bar for kids
- a small salad with dressing on the side
- a 1-slice sandwich with jelly
- homemade sweet rolls
- a mini bagel with soft or cream cheese
- beef jerky (with no nitrates)
- eggless banana bread slices
- sliced nectarine in a baggie
- clementines (tangerines)
- a handful of almonds or pecans
- a fruity smoothie in a bottle (link to my post)
- pre-packed fruit cups (in coconut water or fruit juice)
- veggies and hummus
- gluten free pretzels or pretzel rods
- appetizers can also work as snacks
- Mexican gorditas
- fluffy pumpkin cookies
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Homeschooling Co op Snack Ideas
Here are some more kids snack ideas to have at home or take to co-op.
- granola bites
- oatmeal cookies (here is a great recipe)
- cooked gluten free oatmeal in a small container
- 1-slice avocado sandwich
- berry mix (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
- peanut butter on apple rounds (dip apple rounds in lemon water to avoid them browning)
- frozen grapes and banana slices in a baggie
- snap peas
- cottage cheese with fruit or coconut milk yogurt
- cucumber slices or wedges with soft cheese or ranch dressing
- trail mix
- cracker sandwiches (like luncheables)
- tuna salad in pita bread
- chicken salad with gluten free crackers
- Slique® Bars: Perfect for a snack in the morning, at lunch, or after school, a Slique Bar is packed with fruits and nuts and is a delicious option to reach for instead of junk foods.
- potato salad
- homemade cinnamon applesauce
- cole slaw
- sliced radishes, baby carrots and cucumber rods
- dried apricots
- cold pasta
- banana chips
- whole pickles
- homemade kale chips
- fruit medley
- cherry tomatoes with fresh cheese squares
- peanut butter and honey bread triangles
- tzatziki sauce on cucumber rounds
- mini bell peppers
Don’t you think that these are some fun snack ideas for kids to try?
I just packed some of these for my kids today and I got lots of compliments from them!
Try some out! Not enough ideas? Check out our Healthy Snack Recipes!
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