Healthy After-School Snack Ideas for Kids
With the return to school also comes hungry bellies when our kids get home! While reaching for junk food or packaged snacks can seem like an easy solution, they’re often loaded with sugars or other ingredients that aren’t the best for growing bodies. Thankfully, Unilever is here to help with some ideas from Libby Smith on after-school snack ideas for your children that are not only healthy, but also easy and fun to make.
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Popcorn is an item that is at the top of the list when it comes to snack foods. So why not add some delicious flavor such as Maille’s Dijon Mustard, honey and mini pretzels? It’s a perfect treat for anyone, especially while working on homework! Add dried fruit for even more health benefits and flavor!
Summer Fruit with Honey Velvet Sauce
Made with four fruit types of your choosing, this recipe does not fall short in the nutrition department. The fruit is mixed with a concoction of honey, lemon and Hellmann’s®/Best Foods® to produce a wonderful sauce that compliments each serving.
This homemade version of fruit salad will have your children wanting seconds and maybe even thirds. Grapes, bananas, and strawberries are combined and married into a medium-sized bowl. Individual servings are then embellished with a dollop of sour cream, lime, and honey. Cook’s Tip: To save on time, make these the day before and store separately in the fridge. Chill until ready to consume.
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Herb Dipping Sauce
This healthier version of a child favorite packs all the taste while also including special nutrients from zucchini! And who wouldn’t want to dip it in Hellmann’s or Best Foods Garlic Aioli dipping sauce?
Another great alternative to regular fries are sweet potatoes! With more fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and a lower glycemic index, these are an easy win for everyone!
Everything Seasoning Pigs in a Blanket
Looking for a snack that will provide protein as well as other benefits like healthy fats, vitamins and fiber? Then you and your family will love this incredibly simple to make recipe!
Air-Fried Pickles with Spicy Mayonnaise
Air frying food is a great alternative to regular deep frying as you don’t have to keep the food in the oil for an extended period of time. Serve up these air-fried pickles with a side of spicy mayonnaise for a better alternative.
Vegetables can be delicious on their own, but sometimes a little flavor helps get the nutrients from vegetables get into our bodies easier. Try this easy vegetable dip recipe for a simple solution to eating more veggies!
When you’re talking about healthy snacks, guacamole should always make the list! Packed with healthy fats, fibers, vitamins and more, guacamole is a fantastic option to treat your kids (or yourself) when snacking!
CarbSmart Pomegranate Fig Honey Parfait
If you want to satisfy a small sweet tooth, this is a great option packed with antioxidants while keeping the sugar count down. Optional: Reduce the amount of CarbSmart Vanilla by half to make it even less sugar and calories.
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