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Getting kids to eat healthy snacks can feel like a battle some days! But these 5 easy recipes are so delicious, your kids will be asking for them by name. The best part? They take less than 10 minutes to prepare!
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1. Banana Peanut Butter Roll-Ups
What you need:
• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 banana
How to make it:
Spread peanut butter on the tortilla. Place the banana at one end and roll it up tightly. Slice into bite-sized pinwheels. Kids go absolutely crazy for these!
Tip: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for nut-free schools!
2. Yogurt Fruit Dip with Rainbow Colors
Yogurt & Granola Frozen Raspberries
What you need:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Sliced strawberries, blueberries, and apple
• Carrot and cucumber sticks
How to make it:
Mix yogurt and honey together in a bowl. Arrange colorful fruits and veggies around the dip like a rainbow. Let kids dip away! Making it colorful makes kids way more excited to eat healthy. Tip: Let kids help arrange the rainbow — they always eat what they make!
3. Ants on a Log (The Classic!)
What you need:
• Celery sticks
• Peanut butter or cream cheese
• Raisins
How to make it:
Fill celery sticks with peanut butter. Place raisins on top like little ants marching along a log. This snack has been a kid favorite for generations — and for good reason! Tip: Use chocolate chips instead of raisins for a fun special treat version!
4. Mini Caprese Skewers
What you need:
• Cherry tomatoes
• Small mozzarella balls
• Fresh basil leaves
• Toothpicks or small skewers
How to make it:
Thread a tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil. Kids love food on sticks — it makes everything taste better! Tip: These are great for lunchboxes too — just pack the dressing separately!
5. Avocado Toast Bites
What you need:
• Whole-grain bread, toasted
• 1 ripe avocado
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: cherry tomatoes, everything bagel seasoning
How to make it:
Mash avocado with salt. Spread on toast and cut into small squares. Let kids add their own toppings! It feels fancy but takes just 5 minutes. Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon to keep the avocado green and fresh longer!
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