7 Exciting Child-Friendly Snacks

Child-Friendly Snacks – From snacks that possess choking hazards to snacks that can give children enough sugar rush to make them climb Mount Everest, many snacks aren’t suitable for children, especially when packing lunches. 

That being said, children love adventures, and boring snacks don’t cut it anymore. But finding the right snacks that are both safe and fun can be a challenge. Here are 7 child-friendly snacks that your kids are guaranteed to enjoy!

See our post on Lunch Ideas for Children

Fruit Kabobs

Take fruits like strawberries, grapes, melon, and kiwi, and thread them onto child-safe skewers or toothpicks. Fruit kabobs are colorful, fun, and easy for kids to eat. 

If you want to go a step further, cut-up watermelons and pineapples into exciting shapes and patterns. 

Mini Veggie Wraps

Mini wraps filled with veggies like cucumbers, bell peppers, and spinach, along with a spread of hummus or cream cheese, make for a delicious and healthy snack. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces for an easy-to-eat snack that packs plenty of nutrients.

Homemade Granola Bars

What’s the difference between a Snickers bar and a granola bar? Whatever it is, your children won’t mind as long as it tastes nice. Granola bars are a great alternative to store-bought snacks, which often contain too much sugar. You can make yours at home with some oats, nuts, dried fruits, and a bit of honey or maple syrup. 

Cheese and Crackers

A simple cracker in a lunch box carries the risk of coming back home untouched. Cheese and crackers however reduce the odds by a lot, especially when you are innovative enough to use different-shaped crackers. 

Opt for whole-grain crackers and mild cheese cubes. You can also use butter if you are not a fan of cheese. 

Banana Sushi

Spread some peanut butter on a whole banana then roll it in t butter or a nut-free alternative on a whole banana, roll it in granola or puffed rice cereal (Like Rice Krispies or Cocoa pops), and slice it into bite-sized “sushi” rolls.

You can take it a step further by adding chopsticks to the lunch box to sell the complete Japanese cuisine look. 

Veggie Chips

Instead of regular potato chips, opt for veggie chips made from carrots, beets, or zucchini. You’d have to bake these yourself at home, but they offer a crunchy snack that’s both healthy and exciting for children who love the texture of chips.

Yogurt Parfaits

Layer yogurt with granola and fresh fruits to create a parfait then serve in small and cute containers. Choose low-sugar yogurts and fresh fruit to keep the parfaits wholesome and refreshing.

Children are easily moved by what they see so always try to be innovative with how you present the meals. If you try hard enough, you can make the most boring dish look interesting enough to guarantee an empty plate.

Quick Tip: Here are children-friendly snacks for older kids who have longer schooling hours.

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