By the time children need a snack, it's often too late to make them one. Hungry kids have a way of letting you know that they need to eat something and they need to eat it NOW. I can't blame them, I'm the same way and I haven't been a kid for ages.
The problem with the timing issue is that if you don't already have a variety of go-to healthy snack ideas, you may out of desperation give them something that is not so healthy. But we want healthy kids, so we must give kids healthy snacks because it is no joke that you are what you eat.
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Here at MamásLatinas we like kids, we like recipes, and we like healthy snacks. We've been known to share some kid-friendly healthy snack recipes and I thought that this being back-to-school season and all, it would be a great time to remind you of some of the great healthy snack recipes we've shared. Take a look at these five easy healthy kid-friendly snack ideas and stock up on them so that when a snack attack hits your child, you are prepared to handle it healthfully.
Banana sandwich
Nutella, banana, and whole wheat bread add up to some serious yumminess. Plus you get some whole grains and potassium into your kids.
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Mexican chocolate oatmeal muffins
These chocolate muffins are delicious and full of healthy oatmeal. Your kids will love them and so will you.
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Mexican cucumber snack
I have been snacking on spicy citrusy cucumber since I was a child. Now, I know some kids don't like spicy, so you can omit the kick, and just do sliced cucumbers drizzled with lime and sprinkled with a pinch of salt if you don't want the spicy version.
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Baked beet chips
Kids love chips, but regualr chips aren't all that great for kids. Give them the crunch and satisfaction of a chip, plus the nutritional benefits of a beet with these baked beet chips that can't be beat.
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Fruit paletas
Homemade paletas made out of real fruit are a great snack option especially on a hot day. These particular paletas have tofu in them, which will give your kids an added protein boost.
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