Quick Health Snacks For Kids

Here’s food for thought: if you are the parent of a grade-schooler, your child needs more than three meals a day. To thrive, your youngster also needs at least one healthful snack. Here is our list of healthy quick snacks that kids love.

Fruit Smoothies

Whirl low-fat yogurt and fruit in a blender.

Sweet potato.

Top with low-fat cheese and salsa

Hummus

Spread in whole wheat pitas

Ants On A Log

Fill celery with peanut butter and sprinkle with raisins.

Apple and Pear Slices

Serve with low-fat cheese.

Whole-Grain Cereal

Add fruit and low-fat milk or soy.

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs

Alternate slices of fruit with low-fat cheese cubes.

Don’t forget to treat yourself with these healthy snacks too!