Healthy Snacks for Kids

Summer is here and in most places school is out. Keeping our children on a good eating pattern is harder in the summer as most do not keep the same schedule as winter. Here are a few snack ideas to keep them healthy and on track with their healthy eating habits.

[1] Peel a banana and cut in two inch pieces. Roll each piece in vanilla yogurt, crushed cereal and freeze.
This is also a good way to put use to the last stray bites of cereal in the box. Mixing different cereals can be fun also.

[2] Mix peanut butter and corn flakes in a bowl. Make quarter size balls with the mixture then roll in crushed nuts. Store left overs in an air tight container. Use within 3 days.

[3] Fresh fruits [apples of any kind] and vegetables [celery or carrots] can be spread with peanut butter to make an appealing snack.
Most children will try something if it is pleasing to their eye.

[4] Make kabobs using a pretzel stick. Push a cube of cheese, apples or grapes on the pretzel and watch the snacks disappear.

[5] Add some lowfat shredded cheese to a corn tortilla, roll it up and heat for 20 seconds in a microwave. Use a bowl of salsa for a dipping sauce.

[6] Toast a frozen whole grain waffle, add a heaping tablespoon of vanilla yogurt and a few strawberries. You will have happy healthy eating children.