When you think of summer, you often envision warm, sunny days with a popsicle in your hand. Summer brings family and friends together to enjoy the days doing what they love. In order to enjoy the time spent outdoors, it is important that you have healthy snacks available for your children. Here are some of the best healthy snacks you can make for your children that they will love and crave more of.
#1) Watermelon Popsicles
All children love popsicles, even if they are not the traditional popsicles you think of. To make a watermelon popsicle, all you need is sliced watermelon and a popsicle stick. Simply shove the popsicle stick into the rind of the watermelon. Place all the watermelon popsicle sticks on a plate and give them to your children and their friends to snack on. These are a great snack because they allow your children to eat healthy without getting their hands sticky and messy.
#2) Fruit Necklaces
One of the most creative and do-it-yourself snacks you can make this summer is a fruit necklace. While many children enjoy a bowl of fresh fruit, it can be much more fun if the fruit is on a necklace.
To make a fruit necklace, use a piece of string and sew on different pieces of fruit. Add to the necklace 10 blueberries, five grapes, three strawberries, and any other fruit your children love. Tie the string together to make a necklace and give it to your children. If your children are a little older, they may want to make a necklace with you. They are a great way to bond with your children, allow them to express their creativity, and get them to eat healthily.
#3) Ants on a Log
This is a traditional healthy kids snack but is one that all kids love. To make ants on a log, you must get celery, peanut butter, and raisins. Spread the peanut butter on the celery and place some raisins on the log to look like ants. This is a fun snack that tastes great. If you have young children, you can turn this healthy snack into an educational one. Try letting your little one count the number of ants on each log.
#4) Individual Veggie Cups and Dip
Children love small versions of everything. If you place a platter of veggies on the table, most children will only eat a couple of pieces of vegetables. If you give each child a cup of veggies and dip of their very own, they are much more likely to eat more vegetables. Try cutting up your children’s favorite vegetables and placing them into a cup with their favorite dip. Try using a yogurt dip or a ranch dip to complement the veggies.
#5) Homemade Granola Bars
Store-bought granola bars often contain a great deal of sugar and artificial flavors. If your children love granola bars, you may want to consider making your own from scratch. Try using granola, nuts, sesame seeds, and some small pieces of chocolate. Melt them into a granola bar and give them to your children and their friends to enjoy.
These snacks are ideal for summer. They are healthy snacks that all children will love and ask for day after day. Whether you are planning to stay home for the day or looking to pack a snack for a day out, these snacks are a great option.