One of the challenges for parents, especially moms, these days is providing healthy snacks to their children when they go to school. Some don’t have time to shop for healthy ingredients and prepare, while others just don’t know which snacks fall into the ‘healthy’ category.
Giving your child money and letting him decide which snack to buy at school is not really a good idea. A child is generally attracted to sweet things, and that is what he would probably buy with his money. Driving through a fast food restaurant to buy your snacks before you drop it off at school is also not a better idea. You will only be loading your body with unhealthy ingredients.
Well, there are snacks that you can prepare that will not be harmful to your child and it will not take hours to prepare. Here are some of them:
Peach popsicles – Kids (of all ages) love those literally cool pop. Instead of giving your child one that’s mixed with preservatives, why not make your own? You can use peach (or any of your kid’s favorite fruits, for that matter) to make a peach puree and freeze it.
Watermelon sauce – If your child loves tortilla chips (who doesn’t?), Instead of making ketchup, make it more exciting by substituting it for watermelon. This is especially ideal during those hot days.
Pick those pickles – You can certainly get canned pickles from the store. But there is nothing better than something made in your own home. Your own loving touch adds something more to the food that no food store can offer. Pickles can be made in a jiffy, and they can also stay in your fridge for up to 10 days.
Polenta biscotti – These crispy golden slices can make a nice contrast when paired with fruit or a hot beverage (like tea). The name of this snack might sound intimidating, but you don’t really need to be a skilled baker to make them. You just need a few basic ingredients and some cooking magic.
Cornish pasties – This aperitif is well known and loved throughout Great Britain. It is excellent for your child’s lunch or snack. You can even have it as a main dish by serving it with fresh vegetables.
Banana yogurt smoothie– Nothing beats fresh fruit as a healthy snack option. And if you combine fruits like bananas with dairy, you have a mini meal that fills you up and is good for your health.
Here are some snack ideas you can make for your child without compromising their health. This can give you peace of mind that he only consumes the good stuff every time he’s in school.