50 Healthy Snacks for Kids

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50 Healthy Snacks for Kids1/49 Guac Crocs & Veggies Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Guac Crocs & Veggies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 cups dip Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m all grown-up, but I still love to play with my food. Garbanzo beans in the guacamole add taste, texture and nutrition. The croc part is just plain fun. —Kallee Krong-Mccreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip: 140 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat,

1/2 starch

1/2 starch. 2/49 Nectarine Smoothies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nectarine Smoothies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This nectarine smoothie recipe tastes great on a warm summer day. Enjoy it on your patio or at a picnic! —Joni Rodriguez, Silverton, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 170 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. These refreshing smoothie recipes also make great healthy snacks for kids. 3/49 Crunchy Tuna Wraps 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat

Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with protein-rich tuna and fresh, crunchy veggies, these colorful wraps have sensational flavor—and they’re good for you, too. —Edie Farm, Farmington, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 312 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/49 Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From

Healthy snacks for kids don’t have to be savory

the Recipe Creator: Only four ingredients and one bowl are needed for these healthy peanut butter cookies. If you want to make this recipe gluten free, make sure the oat bran was made in a certified gluten-free facility. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 78 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Healthy snacks for kids don’t have to be savory. Check out these light desserts that will satisfy their sweet tooth. 5/49 Roasted Veggie Quesadillas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Just remember to roast your vegetables before making the quesadillas

Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am always looking for recipes that will encourage children to eat vegetables and this one has been a huge success. You can also use other vegetables, such as mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus and broccoli. Just remember to roast your vegetables before making the quesadillas. —Kathy Carlan, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla: 279 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 6/49 Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies 3 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Breakfast Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I used to buy name-brand breakfast cookies from the supermarket, but since I found this recipe I’ve enjoyed making my cookies more than buying them. —Linda Burciaga Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 212 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 7/49 Really Good Snack Mix 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe

Now there’s never any left!

From the Recipe Creator: I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their most-loved mix-ins and came up with this recipe. Now there’s never any left! —Lori Genske, Waldo, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 180 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. Constantly hunting for healthy snacks? A snack subscription box might be the break you’ve been looking for! Check out these top-rated healthy snack boxes. 8/49

9/49 Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks 3

Breakfast Banana Splits 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved droberts for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bright cups are pretty enough for a formal brunch, yet simple and nutritious, too. Feel free to substitute different fruits and cereals—the possibilities are endless! —Renee Lloyd, Pearl, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 337 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 8g fiber), 12g protein. Start their day off on the right foot with these healthy breakfast recipes for kids. 9/49 Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks 3

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 10/49 Chocolate Hummus 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate hummus is a sweet

twist on the traditional recipe

twist on the traditional recipe. Plus, it’s so easy to make with just a handful of healthy ingredients. I like to serve it with berries and pretzels for a quick snack. –Catherine Ward, Mequon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 124 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 11/49 Vegetable Samosas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family enjoys the wonderful Indian flavors in a traditional samosa.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch

Baked instead of fried, this version has fewer calories but keeps all the classic tastes and textures we love. —Amy Siegel, Clifton, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 samosa: 79 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 12/49 Chia Seed Protein Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I keep these little bites on hand in my refrigerator and grab them for breakfast or a snack when I’m in a hurry.

We have a lot of food allergies in our family and I like to keep healthy snacks around that everyone can eat. This recipe has no gluten, eggs, dairy or corn, so it’s the perfect go-to treat in our house. —Tanja Miller, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 79 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Whether they’re 7 or 17, these healthy snacks for kids are a must-add to their lunchbox. 13/49 Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don’t want to cook a big breakfast. I love these sandwiches because they’re versatile; sometimes I use apples instead of pears and different cheeses, such as Brie or grated Parmesan. —L.J.Washington, Carpinteria, California Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 268 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 14/49 Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Yogurt & Honey Fruit

Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch

Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch. These aren’t the only healthy snacks for kids. Check out some high fiber foods for kiddos that help when they’re having tummy troubles. 15/49

Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread

Peppered Cornbread 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals to most palates. —Ila Bray, Pelham, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 217 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 16/49 Lemon-Apricot Fruit Pops Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 6 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just 31 calories and less than

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