There is no denying that kids enjoy snacking, but parents’ main concern is how healthy are the snacks they eat? Buying ready-made snacks do not contain many health benefits because these are mostly processed foods. There are many quick recipes that you can find for healthy snacks, and the best thing is they don’t require many ingredients and are quite easy to make.
1. Sweet potato fries
This is a healthy alternative to those oily fries children love to munch on. Ingredients that you will need for sweet potato fries are – Large-sized sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp of olive oil (extra virgin type); 1 tsp of cumin; ¼ tsp paprika; ½ tsp of sea salt; any cooking oil spray; cayenne pepper.
Snack preparation steps
Preheat the oven to 400 F, and keep your sweet potatoes readily cut into wedges or sticks. Mix and toss the cut wedges of the potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil. Mix cumin, sea salt, and paprika, and sprinkle them over the potatoes. In a baking tray, spray the baking sheet with the oil spray, or use a baking mat. Line out the cut potatoes in a single layer on the tray and then bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. You can choose to extend the time if you need to cook more and make sure to toss in between to ensure the cooking is even. You can serve them plain or along with ketchup and other sauces.
2. Cheddar cheese popcorn
This is a quick and healthy snack recipe for those days when you are crunched for time. The preparation steps are straightforward, and it takes about only 5 minutes to get his snack done.
Snack preparation steps
All you need is a bag of plain microwave popcorn and a quarter cup of grated cheddar cheese. You will need to also have about 6 tablespoons of melted butter to drizzle the popcorn. Once you have microwaved the popcorn, empty the cooked contents into a bowl. Melt the butter over the stovetop or in a microwave for about 20 seconds till you get a golden liquid. Toss the popcorn with cheese and butter and this snack is ready to eat.
3. All-purpose guacamole
This is the best healthy kids’ snack accompaniment for tacos and burritos. The ingredients you need to prepare this side are ripe avocados, ¼ cup diced onion, 2tbsp cilantro leaves, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 medium tomato, 1 fresh jalapeno, 1tbsp lime juice, and salt and pepper.
Snack preparation steps
Peel the avocados. Mash half the flesh in a bowl and dice the rest. To this add the onion, pepper, and cilantro. Fold the mixture with the sour cream and the lime juice. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper. Finally, fold the diced avocados into the mash. This is to be consumed within a few hours of making because the taste can get spoilt if left exposed to air for too long. You can serve this with a side of healthy tortilla chips or a homemade burrito with healthy ingredients, and every kid is bound to enjoy this healthy and filling snack.
