Healthy Snack Ideas
Natural peanut butter or mozzarella cheese with whole grain crackers
Cottage cheese and fruit
Celery or apples with natural peanut butter
Trail mix with pretzels, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips
Frozen fruit juice bars
Unsweetened or lightly sweetened dry cereal with milk
Fresh fruit
Raw vegetables with dip
Low-fat pudding
Light yogurt with natural granola or chopped nuts
Air popped popcorn or light microwave popcorn
Pita and hummus
Baked tortilla chips with salsa or bean dip
Smoothies with fruit, yogurt, milk, ice
Mini pizzas with ½ of a English muffin, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese; broiled
Sandwiches with lean meat,vegetables on whole grain bread
Small soft tortillas with refried beans,cheese, and salsa
Homemade quick breads, muffins
Homemade oatmeal cookies
Snacks are a good way to introduce new foods. Include a game or activity to learn about the new food and let the child help fix it.
Natural peanut butter or mozzarella cheese with whole grain crackers
Cottage cheese and fruit
Celery or apples with natural peanut butter
Trail mix with pretzels, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips
Frozen fruit juice bars
Unsweetened or lightly sweetened dry cereal with milk
Fresh fruit
Raw vegetables with dip
Low-fat pudding
Light yogurt with natural granola or chopped nuts
Air popped popcorn or light microwave popcorn
Pita and hummus
Baked tortilla chips with salsa or bean dip
Smoothies with fruit, yogurt, milk, ice
Mini pizzas with ½ of a English muffin, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese; broiled
Sandwiches with lean meat,vegetables on whole grain bread
Small soft tortillas with refried beans,cheese, and salsa
Homemade quick breads, muffins
Homemade oatmeal cookies
- Avoid using snacks as a reward or punishment for behavior.
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- Plan snacks as a part of the day's food plan.
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- When shopping, let children help pick out fruits, vegetables, and cheeses for snacks. They will be more interested in eating these foods if they have been involved in selecting them.
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- Avoid high sugar, fatty and salty snacks such as candy and soda pop.
Snacks are a good way to introduce new foods. Include a game or activity to learn about the new food and let the child help fix it.