Growing kids have an appetite that may sometimes be hard to keep up with. They also get easily bored when presented with the same snacks repeatedly. Though it is very tempting to fill them up with pre-packaged snacks, being creative with food gives one the opportunity to add more nutrition than empty calories to their diets.

Here are some snack ideas for kids that are very simple and easy to make:

Fruit and cheese

A selection of seasonal cut fruit with their favorite cheeses cut into bite-size pieces is a good way to add fruits and dairy to a child’s diet. Opting for seasonal fruits adds variety to the snack.

Grilled cheese

The strings and texture of grilled cheese is a delight for children. Using whole wheat bread with a fruit or vegetable topped with cheese makes one of the most enjoyable snacks for kids.

Fruits or nuts dipped in chocolate

Dipping fruits or nuts in chocolate makes it a fun snack. It also adds to the nutrition factor. You can either cut the fruits into slices or cubes so that they are easier to eat.

Homemade fruit and nut squares

Homemade bars or squares made with a mixture of dried fruits and nuts make an energy and nutrient-packed snack that kids will enjoy.

Popcorn

This eternal favorite is not only tasty and easy to personalize but is an excellent whole grain snack for children. Popcorn, however, should be avoided if your children are very young as it is a choking hazard.

Fruit smoothies

A colorful fruit smoothie is a quick way to fill a hungry little tummy and add fruits to a child’s diet. The key is to use a variety of fruits so that they do not get bored.

Eggs

Hard-boiled or poached eggs are easy to prepare and a high-protein snack. Poached eggs can be made in fun shapes using molds, which make them even more appealing to younger children.

Whole-grain crackers with nut butter

Whole-grain crackers with a nut butter topping make a crunchy snack for children to enjoy. Read labels to avoid crackers with saturated or trans fats.

Banana oat cookies

Cookies are not always a healthy snack for children, owing to their contents like refined flour and sugar. But, cookies made from oats are healthy and the added bananas make them sweet with less sugar.

Homemade fruit popsicles

Pureeing frozen fruit with added juice and then freezing them on popsicle sticks makes a delicious and healthy snack for kids.

Kale chips

Kale is not exactly an ingredient that is popular among children. However, drizzling kale leaves with olive oil and baking them into chips makes them a delicious snack for kids.

Sandwiches or pizzas

Pizza and sandwiches can be healthy when one chooses the right kind of bread or pizza dough. One can add all sorts of fillings and toppings. Involving the child when putting the snack together makes it even more appealing to them. One can also use a slice of bread and add pizza toppings to make a pizza toast.