Superfood snacks…for super-hungry kids
No matter where your kids are attending class this year—in school, at home or a combination of the two—it’s important to keep them fueled for learning. Add these yummy snacks to your assignment list; they’re great for your children and for you. Happy snacking!
Superfood snacks…for super-hungry kids
No matter where your kids are attending class this year—in school, at home or a combination of the two—it’s important to keep them fueled for learning. Add these yummy snacks to your assignment list; they’re great for your children (and bigger kids, too, ages 1 to 100)!
Superfood Snacking: Tortilla Pizza
Tortilla Pizza
Pizza is a classic kid favorite, and with this DIY version, you can feel good serving up a pie—or two—as an afternoon snack. Give your little ones some power by allowing them to add their favorite toppers: red peppers, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, or whatever else they like. This all comes together in less than 10 minutes and delivers 6 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein—it’s a power snack sensation!
Superfood Snacking: Apple Slices with Maple-Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip
Apple Slices with Maple-Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip
You can’t go wrong with a sweet and juicy apple, brimming with good-for-you fiber. Now, you can make it infinitely more appealing by pairing it with an addictive dip. This Maple-Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip is ridiculously easy to make—dump and mix just three (!) ingredients—it’s soooo good. Pack it in a small container; it’s a dunker’s delight.
Superfood Snacking: LaCroix Peach-Apricot Slushy ​
LaCroix Peach-Apricot Slushy ​
I love to whip up this easy and super refreshing slushy for a slurpable snack. I pair it with a plate of dried apricots or sliced peaches for the ultimate nutritious respite. In fact, it will feel more like a dessert—sweet, fun and indulgent. The great thing is it makes a nice amount so you can serve multiple kiddos or enjoy the extras yourself (just sayin’). Be ready for this one to be on high demand in your house.
Superfood Snacking: Cherry Granola
Cherry granola
Sweet, crunchy, wholesome—this snack satisfies on so many levels. The oats deliver fiber, the seasonings offer yummy flavor, and the dried cherries boast disease-fighting antioxidants. You can make a big batch and enjoy it all week—if it lasts that long (it doesn’t in my house, haha). It’s such a versatile recipe: Nibble on it straight from the container (fuss-free finger food that’s sure to please), enjoy it with milk, stir it into yogurt or oatmeal. There are so many delicious ways to it savor at snack time…and breakfast time…and lunchtime.
Superfood Snacking: Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn
Popcorn is one of my all-time favorite munchies: It’s whole-grain, loaded with fiber (3.5 grams per cup) and so easy to personalize based on your tastes. Sprinkle on Parmesan and rosemary for savory goodness, cinnamon and sugar for a little sweetness, hot sauce if you’re a hothead like me, and so on. In this version, I create an authentic-tasting caramel flavor using naturally sweet pureed dates, maple syrup, vanilla and maple extracts. My kids, nieces and nephews go totally crazy for it. I’m hoping yours love it, too.
Superfood Snacking: Kale chips
Kale chips
It’s not snack time without crunchy chips. But if you’re looking to serve up a better-for-you rendition, this is your recipe. Your kiddos may not normally crave kale (ahem), but once you mist the leaves with some oil spray, sprinkle on salt and bake them to crispy perfection (just 8 to 10 minutes), they’ll disappear from the bowl and into their bellies. I have two spins that I make—a plain version and a smoky version that consists of a few seasonings to kick things up a notch. Whichever you decide to make, you can’t go wrong.
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Superfood Snacking: Energy Bites
Energy Bites
Not only will the kids devour these delectable bites, but they can help make them, too. Chocolate and peanut butter, the ultimate power pair, star in these fudgy gems, along with fiber-filled oats, antioxidant-packed cocoa powder, and omega-3 rich flax and chia seeds. If your kids have a peanut allergy, you can easily swap in another nut or seed butter (like sunflower seed butter or soy nut butter). These treats will hit the spot…and they keep for weeks in the fridge.
