Last week baby and children nutrition expert Annabel Karmel shared her top tips for getting kids to eat healthy food. Here's what Annabel had to say about the importance of snack-time:
"In terms of getting kids to eat healthy, one of the biggest misconceptions is that snacks don't matter. But sometimes snack-time is the best time to give kids something healthy and nutritious because this is the time when they are the hungriest. Timing is everything."
With this in mind we've got 25 healthy snacks to eat on-the-go (keep these in mind for holiday travel!), after school, when friends are over—anytime!
These on-the-go snacks are easy to bag, grab, and go, and won't make a huge mess in the car or on the plane:
Homemade trail mix (raisins, pretzels, granola, dried fruit, etc.)
String cheese sticks
Banana
Low-sugar dry cereal
Graham crackers
Animal crackers
Pretzels
Homemade healthy muffins or banana bread
These after-school snacks are perfect to hold your kids over until dinner:
Whole wheat crackers and low-fat cheese
Celery sticks and hummus
Carrot sticks and low-fat ranch dressing
Fresh berry smoothie
Applesauce with sprinkled cinnamon
Yogurt parfaits (yogurt layered with granola and fruit)
Fruit cups (in light syrup)
Peanut butter on whole wheat toast
Got friends over? These fun snacks will be a huge hit:
Strawberry and pineapple kabobs
Apple slices and sugar-free caramel dip
Light popcorn topped with Parmesan cheese or cinnamon-sugar
Frozen orange slices or grapes
Pita and peanut butter
Baked sweet potato fries
Tortilla with re-fried beans and salsa or guacamole
Sandwiches cut with cookie cutters into fun shapes
Mini English muffin pizzas with veggie toppings
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