Growing children absolutely love to snack. Whether you have a picky one or you’ve just plain run out of ideas, it’s always helpful to have a few filling snacks for kids you know they’ll love. These are some popular kids snacks with a twist — perfect for school lunches and summer days.
1. Mint and Melon Mix
This mint and melon mix is refreshing and super quick to make. The recipe calls for watermelon and honeydew, but you can use whatever melons your kid prefers. Chop up fresh melons or use pre-diced ones from the grocery store. All you need to do is mix your chopped melons with brown sugar, lime juice and mint leaves. For something more savory, substitute melon with cucumber and brown sugar for feta cheese.
2. Pretzel Person
Making filling snacks for kids can be easy — making a pretzel person sure is. Instead of spending forever making a complicated snack, you can shove mini pretzel sticks into cubes of cheese. Pretzels and cheese have a good balance of healthy carbs and fat while still being filling. You’ll love it because it’s ready in minutes and your children will love it because it’s tasty and fun. Also, substituting the cheese for marshmallows is a fun idea for a holiday-themed pretzel snowman.
3. Dump Cake
Trust that this tastes better than it sounds. A dump cake is similar to cobber, but it got its name because of how you prepare it. You’ll only need a box of cake mix, a can of pie filling and butter. Start by dumping the pie filling into a baking pan. To finish, toss the box of cake mix in and sprinkle some chunks of butter right on top. That’s seriously all you need to do. Follow the instructions on the package for cooking time.
You can make this using cans of pie filling or fresh fruit, whichever you prefer. You can also use whatever fruit is in season, which makes for a super easy seasonal snack. Your kids will love eating this cake and they’ll definitely giggle at the name.
4.Dipping Fruit
You can customize dipping fruit to your child’s tastes. Get ahold of any pre-cut fruit from the grocery store or cut up some if you have time. Serve the fruit with honey, chocolate, yogurt or seasoned lime juice. You can make this snack quickly and use any fruit or dip you have in your house. You’ll get bonus points as a parent because it’s healthy while also being sweet.
This is an excellent snack if school or summer has just begun. A soft treat can help if your little one has teeth that are bugging them. A toothache brought on by allergies is the cherry on top of a new school year or the beginning of summer vacation. It’s a good idea to have snacks like this ready to go if your kids start feeling sick.
5. Hummus and Veggies
Hummus comes in many flavors and can be sweet or savory. Plus, it’s a hands-off snack that leaves you with more free time. The only thing you need to be involved in is cutting the vegetables. Some veggies — like cherry tomatoes or baby carrots — don’t even need washing. This snack will have your kids actually enjoying eating their vegetables.
6. Fruity Yogurt Pops
This popular kids snack takes a while to freeze, but the wait is worth it. You can also make these in bulk so you always have an option on standby. These strawberry yogurt pops are a fun treat or a healthy dessert. You only need to mix strawberries with yogurt and freeze the mixture. You can experiment with different fruits and flavors to see what your child enjoys best. They’ll also love being able to pick out fruits.
Making fruity yogurt popsicles is a good idea to keep your kids full throughout the day. If your child eats smaller meals throughout the day, they’re less likely to complain about being hungry. With this treat, they can open the freezer and grab a healthy snack whenever their tummy starts to rumble.
7. Lunchmeat Rollup
If you’re short on time or out of bread, this snack is for you. You wrap lunch meat around a vegetable or a cheese stick, and you’re done. It’s that quick. Basically, you’re going to be making a deconstructed sandwich. You can also squeeze some condiments on a plate for your kids to dip the lunchmeat rollups in. Your children will enjoy this snack because it’s like eating a sandwich without the bread — any crust haters in the house?
8. Cereal Bars
These cereal bars are mouth-watering. You start by boiling honey on the stovetop. Then, you add peanut butter, cereal, oats and dried fruit. Pour the mixture into a greased pan. When it’s cool, you’ll have a bunch of tasty cereal bars.
You can store them for up to a week after they’ve been made, so this might be a good recipe if you’re thinking about making snacks in bulk. You can also try experimenting with using your child’s favorite cereal as the base for this recipe for a better guarantee that they’ll love these cereal bars.
These Popular Kids Snacks are Easy to Love
These filling snacks for kids are quick to make and easy to eat. You’ll be able to prepare them year-round and even tweak a few to be perfect for the season. Customize them to match your child’s favorite flavors or to fit a holiday theme — either way, you and your kid will love how easy and delicious these snack ideas are.