Summer time is just around the corner - it's a great time to get creative with our children's snacks!
Here are some healthy snacks for kids that are perfect for hot, sunny days:
Cool Summer Fruit Popsicles
What you need:
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 peach, diced
1/2 watermelon, pureed
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 handful fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Method:
- Prepare a dozen popsicle molds then divide the cut fruits to fill each mold.
- Pour watermelon puree to each popsicle mold, filling to the top.
- Place a popsicle stick into each one and freeze for at least 6 to 8 hours, or until ready to serve.
- For easy serving, run each of the frozen molds under warm water for a few seconds before pulling out for kids to enjoy!
Sweet N Healthy Granola Bars
What you need:
1 1/2 cups almonds
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup chocolate chips (preferably sugar-free)
2/3 cups pistachios
1/3 cup Sukrin Clear Fiber Syrup
1/4 cup hemp seeds, chopped and cooked
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, chopped and cooked
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, chopped and cooked
3 tablespoons Sukrin Gold
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Method:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan then add the Sukrin syrup, Sukrin Gold, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt.
- Stir together thoroughly.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes until mixture has thickened.
- Stir in the nuts and cooked seeds, stirring to coat with mixture.
- Remove from heat and place mixture in a 9x3 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Place another parchment paper on top and press to spread the mixture evenly to the baking dish.
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes then refrigerate for 15. Slice into bars then refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
- Store granola bars in an airtight container.
Easy Apple Cookies
What you need:
1 apple (green or red)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
Mini chocolate chips (preferably sugar-free)
Method;
- Core the apple and slice into "circles".
- Spread peanut butter on top of each apple slice then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Do this for each apple slice.
- Refrigerate for at least 5 minutes before serving for kids to enjoy more on a hot sunny day!
Preparing healthy snacks for kids isn't complicated at all.
If you make delicious, healthy snacks, they won't turn to junk food anymore
Article By Angela Kidd
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