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Healthy Snacks for Kids

Vital Healthcare Group

Looking for some quick and easy healthy snacks? Maybe you need tips for fixing healthy lunches for kids or other family members. Here’s some great healthy snacks for kids that are lower in fat and calories and high in vitamins and key nutrients:

Fruits (select one serving for a snack or lunchbox filler)

  • Apple slices
  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Berries
  • Cherries
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Dried fruits
  • Figs
  • Fruit salad
  • Kiwi
  • Mango
  • Melon
  • Nectarines
  • Papaya
  • Peaches
  • Pears
  • Plums
  • Unsweetened applesauce

Vegetables

Offer a variety of vegetables to your kids and family members—even at snack time or as lunch box filler. Use a low fat salad dressing or make a low sodium dip with low fat sour cream.
  • Asparagus (steamed)
  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Cucumber
  • Edamame (beans in the pod)
  • Peppers (red, yellow, green, orange)
  • Radish

Breads and Cereals

  • Look for whole grain breads, pitas, wraps, crackers and mini-bagels
  • Muffins or breads made with fruit and veggies (carrot, zucchini, pumpkin, berries, corn bread)
  • Whole wheat pancakes (add a little maple syrup to the batter)
  • Pita bread quarters stuffed with pimiento cheese or hummus
  • Mini bagels with jam, butter, cream cheese or hummus
  • Quesadillas on whole wheat tortillas (fill with salsa, veggies, hummus, avocado, cheese, cream cheese)
  • Fresh mozzarella and pesto sandwiches
  • Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches
  • Banana/honey sandwich
  • Pasta curly noodles (butter, salt, parmesan, olive oil optional)
  • Bowl of oatmeal or other hot cereal

Protein Snacks

  • Yogurt/Gogurts
  • Cheese (slices, squares, sticks)
  • Egg salad sandwiches
  • Boiled eggs
  • Peanut butter

Last Updated: 02/08/2010
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