Kids can get hunger pangs just like adults, and they always yearn for something to munch on. For the majority of kids, the urge to gorge on burgers, French fries and pizza is too strong to resist, and it is due to the ads and media marketing they are being bombarded with. However, you can surely give your kids better snacks alternatives. You can try the healthy yet yummy snacks that are listed below for your kids. Your children will surely savor the dishes and ask for more.
Check out these yummy kids snack recipes:
1. Fruit And Nut Yogurt:
This can be a better alternative to cereals for breakfast or even evening snacks.
Ingredients:
- Chopped mixed nuts
- Pumpkin seed
- Sunflower seed
- Frozen berries
- Vanilla yogurt
- A sliced banana
How To Make:
- In a large bowl, mix all the nuts and seeds together.
- Then pour in the banana and berries in a bowl, and mix everything well.
- At the end, pour yogurt on top and mix lightly.
2. Puffy Apple Pancake:
The main ingredient in this delicious and nutritious snack is a large apple. It needs to be cored and peeled well. Other ingredients are:
- Cinnamon
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Butter
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla essence
How To Make:
- At first, whisk the cinnamon, milk, vanilla, egg, sugar, baking powder and flour well.
- Melt the butter in a pot.
- Then add the apples and pour the prepared batter on the top.
- Cook the mixture for 20 minutes.
- You may sprinkle some powdered sugar on the top of the pancake.
3. Banana Biscuits:
These biscuits will be savored by kids when they return from the school and want something fresh to munch on. You need 3 ripe and mashed bananas for this snack. Other ingredients required for these crunchy biscuits are:
- Butter
- Sugar
- Grated coconut
- Rolled oats
- Flour
How To Make:
- At first, preheat the oven to 230°C.
- Line the insides of the baking tray with baking foil.
- Mix the butter and sugar well.
- Then mix the ripe and mashed banana pieces, and turn the mixture smooth.
- Next, pour in coconut, oats and flour.
- Stir well to combine everything nicely.
- Now form biscuits by using your palms and place them on the baking paper carefully.
- Bake the biscuits at 200°C for 10 minutes or so.
4. Baked Tortilla Chips:
These taste delicious with dipping sauces, and make for excellent afternoon snacks.
You will require a 12 ounce pack of corn tortillas. The other ingredients are:
- Vegetable oil
- Ground cumin
- Lime juice
- Salt
- Chili powder
How To Make:
- Preheat the oven to175°C.
- Each tortilla should be cut into 8 wedges and placed on a cookie sheet.
- Blend lime juice with oil.
- Spray a little of the mixture on the tortilla wedges.
- Then mix salt, cumin and chili powder, and spread on the chips.
- Bake the chips for 8 minutes or so.
- Then rotate the baking pan and bake for some time before serving.
5. Herbed Chicken Nuggets:
If you want to win your child’s heart, there is no better way than to make nuggets for an evening snack. To make this mouthwatering snack, you will need 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts. You will also need:
- 2 beaten eggs
- Water or vegetable stock
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried thyme
- Bread crumbs
- Herbs like wheat germ, dried basil, black pepper are also required
How To Make:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Coat the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken pieces into small cubes.
- Mix the chicken with eggs and water in a large bowl.
- Blend pepper, basil, breadcrumbs, red pepper, wheat germ, thyme and parsley well.
- Add some oil to it. Now, toss the chicken pieces in it and coat well.
- Next, keep the coated chicken pieces atop the baking sheet and bake at 220°C.
- After 10 minutes, turn the pieces and stop baking after another 5 minutes.
6. Tropical Fruit Salad:
This is a healthy salad that your kids will not find boring. You will need cubed fresh pineapple along with ingredients like:
- Peeled papaya
- Seedless grape
- Kiwi fruit
- Flaked sweetened coconut
- To add flavor, use lime juice and honey
How To Make:
- Mix all fruit slices and cubes in a mid-sized bowl.
- Chill it in the fridge for some time.
- Then pour honey and lime juice atop, and shake before serving chilled.
7. Santa Fe Snack Seeds:
We all look for healthy snacks that are not just filling, but also nutritious. This snack seed can come in handy on a day when the refrigerator is all empty! Using seeds’ mixture for healthy and quick snacks is often helpful.
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
For flavor and seasoning, you will need:
- Ground cumin
- Honey
- Sugar
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Olive oil
How To Make:
- At first, heat oil in a skillet.
- Add the chili powder and cumin.
- Now add honey and sugar while stirring constantly.
- Then add the seeds and cook for a few minutes.
- After the mixture cools down, store the seeds in an airtight jar.
8. Maple Chile Popcorn:
Popcorn is one such snack that elders and youngsters cannot refuse. Now you can make this tasty popcorn snack with a twist, just like the one you get at the multiplexes.
Ingredients:
- Low sodium popcorn
- Maple syrup
- Salt
- Butter
- Ground red pepper
- Cooking spray
How To Make:
- Preheat the oven to 300°C.
- Cover a baking pan’s inside with cooking spray.
- Keep the popcorn in a glass bowl with cooking spray coating.
- Blend pepper, salt, butter and syrup in a bowl, and heat it up.
- Pour the mixture over the popcorn. Then bake the popcorn for 15 minutes.
9. Banana Chocolate Quickie:
It happens to most mothers from time to time. You find the kid is just about to return from school and there is no time to prepare a snack! If you want to give your kid a healthy snack without much cooking, try this.
Ingredients:
- Sliced bananas
- Low fat vanilla yogurt
- Chocolate chips
How To Make:
- Melt the chocolate chips using a microwave.
- Pour the melted chocolate atop the banana slices, and put some yogurt on top.
10. Strawberry And Cream Cheese Sandwich:
There is no substitute for sandwich when it comes to a quick yet healthy snack. Here’s a sandwich that is going to be a big hit in your household.
Ingredients:
- Honey
- Low fat cream cheese
- Thin sandwich bread
- Sliced Strawberries
- Grated orange zest
How To Make:
- Blend the cheese and orange zest with honey in a large bowl.
- Then spread the cheese mixture on bread slices.
- Place the sliced strawberries on one bread slice and cover with another slice.
These recipes have been handpicked and chosen by a mother who has tried and testified them to be a grand success with kids. If that does not sound convincing, try them for yourself!
