As a parent
who has little kids, you would want them to have the best of nutrition at all
times. This good nutrition covers everything they eat starting from breakfast
to supper. But just between breakfast and lunch lies another group of edibles
kids are known for: snacks. Whether the kids are going to school on weekdays or
are just getting ready to see their friends I the neighborhood, snacks are
common items they usually take with them.

These snacks
that kids take come in different shapes and sizes. They can be made from a
great variety of agricultural and industrial ingredients. But before we go any
further, it is important to take a look at the types of snacks out there. And
my! There are a whole lot of them. Let’s go.

 Type of Snacks for Kids

There are
more than one ways to classify snacks that are made for kids. But even at that,
it may not be possible to classify all of them under any particular headings. However,
let’s proceed at once.

 Fruit Snacks and Non-Fruit Snacks

Fruits can
be broadly divided into any of the above mentioned categories depending on the
constituent raw materials. Fruit snacks are obviously made from fruits like
applesauce, fruits themselves and dried/preserved fruits. Although most people
do not think that fruits are snacks, they are indeed one of the best snacks
available for both kids and anyone else. 

Non-fruit
snacks included ice creams cake, bread and a couple others. They are so named
because they are produced from sources other than fruits.

 Drinkable and Non-Drinkable Snacks

We can also
classify snacks based on their physical states, such as solid and liquid. While
mist snacks are solid, a few of them are liquid. These liquid snacks are
usually derived from fruits, animals and certain vegetables. Worthy examples
include milk shakes, fruit smoothies and coconut drinks. 

On the other
hand, non-drinkable snacks are the most popular snacks among kids. They range
from doughnuts, pies, chips and nuts to fries.

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Frozen and Non-frozen Snacks

We could
classify the best snacks for kids based on their temperature too. This also
indicates the existence of two kinds of snacks: frozen snacks such as yoghurt
and ice creams, and non-frozen snacks such as fries, nuts, bread and others.

 Vegetable and Non-vegetable Snacks

This is a
little bit similar to fruit snacks but quite different. Here, snacks are
grouped based on the presence of any vegetable material such as lettuce,
cabbage et cetera.

 But Watch Out For Unhealthy Snacks

Since you now
have a clue about the various kinds of snacks out there, the next step will be
to pick the ones that are best for your kids. Beautiful and tasty as most of
these snacks are, not all of them are healthy for your kids. In fact, some
snacks are linked with some poor health condition in kids. Take a look at the
outline below.

§&nbsp; Eating frozen snacks too frequently can
have a negative effect on the teeth.

§&nbsp; Eating too much of fried snacks can
increase body weight significantly.

§&nbsp; Some snacks, especially fruits and
vegetable snacks could be infected by natural agents such as fungi.

§&nbsp; Some of these snacks are prepared in unhygienic
conditions.

§&nbsp; For ice creams, juices and some other
snacks, the quantity of sugar used in them could be way too much.

§&nbsp; Dental caries has a strong link with
sugary snacks which provide bacteria a platform for brooding and exponential
growth.

Now that you
know some of the things that make snacks unhealthy, let us take a look at some
of the best healthy snacks for kids out there. 

 Best Healthy Snacks For Kids

Here are
some of the best healthy snacks you can try for your kids. Some of them are as
old as the ages, some are trendy and the others seem way ahead of time. But
whatever they are or seem to be, you can be rest assured that some
well-prepared snacks exist. So if your kids must have snacks, make them have
these.

 Milk and Cookies

Milk and
cookies are classic but they still have what it takes to be called legitimate
snacks. The cookies have enough sugar that will provide your kids with extra
energy for their daily bustle while the milk has enough protein to keep them
growing and healthy. Above all, the combination tastes sweet and will appeal to
virtually every child. But then, this depends on when and how the kids’ parents
trained them.

 Apple Muffins

Beloved by many
kids and parents alike, apple muffins, especially when eaten with sultanas is
acceptable any day any time.

 Fruity Yoghurt

This is one
of the best snacks to give your kids especially if you are interested in giving
them quality nutrition. Almost like milk and cookies, although way more
nourishing, it combines the rich protein content of yoghurt and the mineral content
of fruits to provide kid with the best nutrients they can get.

 Frozen Strawberry Yoghurt

This is a
special delight for most kids. Of course, kids love virtually anything sweet
and frozen, but this one is different in a way. The nutritional content in each
of the snack’s major constituent is remarkable. To improve variety, other
berries such as raspberries and blueberries can still be used.

 Orange and banana Smoothies

As a kid,
this was my favorite. With the use of a blender, the banana is easily mixed
with the orange juice. Add a little sugar if you please, but this smoothie is
ready to drink with or without sugar. Don’t limit yourself to just orange and
banana smoothies. There are a lot of fruit blends out there that you can try
out. For instance, you can always try apple and banana, pineapple and banana,
pawpaw and banana etc.

 Spring Rolls

This is a
delightful eat any day for kids especially younger ones. Not only is this snack
a very healthy choice for kids and their parents, it allows variety to take
place. Just about any vegetable, fruit or edible stuff can be easily chucked
into the rolls and eaten.

 Some Snack Ideas You Can Try

It is
possible you already know some of these snacks and are already trying them, but
a quick look at this list will provide you with even more ideas on snacks.

§&nbsp; Mangoes

 §&nbsp; Pears

 §&nbsp; Carrots

 §&nbsp; Grapes

 §&nbsp; Figs

 §&nbsp; Grapes

 §&nbsp; Peaches

 §&nbsp; Watermelons

 §&nbsp; Plums

 §&nbsp; Cucumber

 §&nbsp; Lettuce

 §&nbsp; Oats

 §&nbsp; Popcorn

 §&nbsp; Berries (raspberries, strawberries,
blueberries etc)

 §&nbsp; Checkout avocado and bread

 §&nbsp; Pawpaw

 §&nbsp; Cashew nuts

 §&nbsp; Almond fruits 

§&nbsp; Walnuts

 §&nbsp; Energy nuggets

 §&nbsp; Cakes

 Best Tips on Healthy Snacks for Kids

When it
comes to snacks, it’s best to stick with the healthy ones no matter how awful
they may taste. It is not news that most snacks available do not meet the
requirements of kids. For instance, an average snacks for kids have to supply
lot of energy which these children use for their day to day activities. This, notwithstanding,
some snacks are found wanting.

So when it
comes to providing kids with healthy snacks, the following tips will be very
helpful to you.

 §&nbsp; Go for snacks that have a high energy
content because kids need a lot of energy. Their daily runs and fast paced
activities consume a lot of energy.

 §&nbsp; Limit the intake of fried snacks. They
could contain a lot of cholesterol which is not good for the body in general.

 §&nbsp; Never allow snacks to take the place
of regular food in the life of your kids. On the average, snacks contain a lot
of sugar, fat and calories which are not all the nutrition that kids need.
Important elements such as vitamins, minerals and proteins are usually missing.

 §&nbsp; In other words, snacks should be seen
as a healthy supplement to their regular daily ration, and it should be given
for the sake of helping them last longer.

 §&nbsp; Again, another reason you should
limit snack and junk food intake is because too much of it can make the
children restless and uncomfortable.

 §&nbsp; And let us not forget that snacks
could be quite expensive too. Concentrating solely on snacks is not just going
to be a waste of money, it will be a waste of money on low quality food items.

 §&nbsp; Encourage a healthy eating habit
among your children. For well raised kids, they are comfortable eating all
kinds of healthy snacks and food in general. &nbsp;On the other hand, kids that have a bad eating
habit are prone to eating only snacks that are either too sugary or extremely
high on calories. These kids are many times more prone to developing conditions
related to poor eating habits that the kids who are well trained.

 §&nbsp; It is an unwritten rule that homemade
snacks are usually the best for your kids. This is mainly because you are
making them yourself for your own kids, not for sale with the hope of making
profit. Since you want the best for your kids and family, it is only natural
that you will exercise great caution as you prepare the snacks.

 Conclusion

 As you may
have already understood from this post, the healthiest snacks for kids are the
ones that contain a lot of vegetables, fruits and other natural products such
as milk and honey. But one major challenge of these snacks is that they are
usually not as tasty as the more artificial snacks which are known to be very
sweet, sugary, and fatty too. 

So, kids do
not naturally want to eat vegetable and fruity snacks. Hence, the big challenge
is in getting kids to eat more vegetables and fruits. To do this, you need
apply a lot of tact. But do not worry. There are a couple of tips below which
you can use to get your kids to eat vegetable and fruits.

 §&nbsp; Start feeding them vegetables when
they are quite young so that when they grow up, they won’t depart from it.

 §&nbsp; Incorporate vegetables in their
meals. Chances are that if they tolerate it in their cooked meals, they can
more easily tolerate it in their snacks.

 §&nbsp; Try adding enough vegetables in their
favorite soups such as chicken soup. It is going to be a creative way to lure
them into eating vegetables and fruits more.

 §&nbsp; Minimize your expenses on unnatural
snacks and spend more on natural ones. On the long run, they are the best
healthy snacks for kids.

Best Healthy Snacks For Kids

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