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7 Ideas for Healthy Toddler Snacks

Did you know snacking is GOOD for children? I’m not talking about mindless eating of junk food while watching TV – I mean, planning snack time into your child’s day is a healthy habit! As an Earth’s Best Blogger, this month, I’ll be sharing some news and information (and giveaways) about healthy snacks for kids!

Toddlers need to snack because:

  1. Their stomachs are smaller and can’t handle large meals
  2. Kids need to be constantly eating to get enough proteins, fats, and carbs daily
  3. Snacking gives them extra energy throughout the day, and vitamins and nutrients
  4. Scheduled snacking promotes structured eating habits – you won’t spoil their dinner if you plan a snack or two inbetween meals
  5. A snack break is a great time to transition kids and also get them to drink more fluids (this one is my own opinion – my son does not like to stop to drink water, but if I offer a small snack with it, he’s more likely to get his fluids down!).

So what can you offer your children as a healthy snack? Here’s some suggestions:

  • Bars
  • Peanut or other nut butters – spread on apples, bananas, graham crackers, or celery!
  • Hard-boiled eggs (great to make ahead for the week and store in the fridge!)
  • Peanut butter on graham crackers
  • Soft cooked veggie finger foods, like carrot sticks or sweet potato sticks, for your little snackers!
  • Applesauce
  • Leftovers – yes! Use up last night’s dinner by serving it in muffin tins, cut into fun shapes, or with an added dipping sauce! Or bake leftover carrots and zucchini into some mini muffins!
  • Cheese & crackers (a family favorite!

What’s your favorite healthy snack to serve your kids?

Crunchy Beach Mama

Monday 13th of August 2012

We are big snackers here! We try different things and love to see the new products that companies like Earth's Best makes that are geared for the toddlers.

Crunchy Beach Mama

Monday 13th of August 2012

We are big snackers here! We try different things and love to see the new products that companies like Earth's Best makes that are geared for the toddlers.

Beeb Ashcroft

Sunday 12th of August 2012

Very good snack ideas!

Beeb Ashcroft

Sunday 12th of August 2012

Very good snack ideas!

Brett

Saturday 11th of August 2012

Hey they have applesauce cups too? YEAH!! My littlest one is in preschool this year and has to bring snacks!! WOO HOO!

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