In today’s hustle and bustle world of being a kid, often bad choices are made when it comes to snacking. Being overwhelmed with their school workload, clubs, bands, sports, and other extracurricular activities sometimes that convenient unhealthy junk food might be their go to choice when their stomach is in need of some sustenance. In this following article we’ll delve into eating healthy kids snacks that are not just good for you, but that taste delicious.
Whether it be a picky eater or someone that isn’t accustomed to eating healthy kids snacks, we’ve created a outstanding list of foods from high protein snacks for kids to options that will make everyone happy and satisfied:
1. Popcorn
This whole grain snack has various health benefits including vitamins B1, B3 and B6. It contains Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, and Manganese. A one ounce serving of popcorn is only 106 calories.
2. Kale chips
Want a snack packed with vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and K, consider Kale chips. They also provide Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium. To make from scratch just place Kale on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 275℉ (135℃). One cup is only 33 calories.
3. Trail mix
The great thing about this snack is that you can modify it to suit your needs and/or dietary restrictions. I like to consolidate chopped up pieces of Peak chocolate bars, Wasabi flavored almonds, granola, raisins, and dried fruit. The Almonds equipped you with unsaturated fats, fiber, protein and more. The dried fruit provides vitamins A, C, and K. The chocolate provides antioxidants. One cup is about 600 calories so eat in moderation.
4. Frozen fruit
A simple treat to make is to take the fruit of your choice, water and honey to taste and blend it in a blender. Pour the juice into ice trays and freeze for four hours. This treat is only 100 calories per cup when you use mixed berries.
5. Oatmeal and apples
Take half a cup of almond milk, a pack of oatmeal, and a medium sized apple (Peeled and diced). Bring the almond milk to a boil then throw in the apples. Cook the apple pieces until soft and then throw in the oatmeal. Stir until incorporated and then put in a bowl. This snack is 270 calories.
6. Yogurt with fruit
This is an easy peasy recipe. Just take your favorite yogurt and use it as a dipping sauce for apples, bananas, peaches, strawberries, etc…
The calories will vary according to your choices.
7. Celery with peanut butter
This snack will provide you with vitamins A and C. It also has Calcium, Iron, and Potassium. There are only 105 calories per celery stalk.
8. Cucumber and shredded chicken
Boil and shred a chicken breast, dice 1/4 medium onion, then season with garlic powder, onion powder and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix until incorporated. Cut cucumbers into thin slices. Use the cucumbers as crackers and heap on the chicken mix and enjoy. This snack is 100 calories per cup.
When it comes to healthy snacks it’s important to create habits while you’re children are young. Only eat when you’re hungry and when you want a snack think of eating the right foods to fuel your body. The above list of options are a great place to start.
