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Healthy Snacks for Kids

Published March 4, 2010

Here's something you might not know: March is National Nutrition Month.  And while it's important for everyone to eat healthy, maintaining a well-balanced diet is especially important for children.  That's why the Williamson County Schools Coordinated School Health program has released a list of 25 healthy snacks for kids that are designed to curb hunger and gain nutritional value for the body. 

In addition to the list below, you may also view the American Dietetic Association's WEBSITE for other nutrition education resources.

25 Healthy Snacks for Kids

  • Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt.  Roll in crushed cereal and freeze.
  • Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese.  Top with raisins.
  • Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with ricotta cheese and apple slices.  Add a dash of cinnamon. 
  • Mix together ready-to-eat cereal, dried fruit and nuts in a sandwich bag for an on-the-go snack.
  • Smear a scoop of frozen yogurt on two graham crackers and add sliced banana to make a yummy sandwich.
  • Top low-fat vanilla yogurt with crunchy granola and sprinkle with blueberries.
  • Microwave a small baked potato.  Top with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and salsa.
  • Make snack kabobs.  Put cubes of low-fat cheese and grapes on pretzel sticks.
  • Toast a whole grain waffle and top with low-fat yogurt and sliced peaches.
  • Spread peanut butter on apple slices.
  • Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana for 30 seconds for a delicious smoothie.
  • Make a mini-sandwich with tuna or egg salad on a dinner roll.
  • Sprinkle grated Monterey Jack cheese over a corn tortilla; fold in half and microwave for 20 seconds.  Top with salsa.
  • Toss dried cranberries and chopped walnuts in instant oatmeal.
  • Mix together peanut butter and cornflakes in a bowl.  Shape into balls and roll in crushed graham crackers.
  • Microwave a cup of tomato or vegetable soup and enjoy with whole grain crackers.
  • Fill a waffle cone with cut-up fruit and top with low-fat vanilla yogurt.
  • Put corn kernels in a paper bag and pop in the microwave, then sprinkle grated parmesan cheese or cinnamon on top.
  • Banana Split: Top a banana with low-fat vanilla and strawberry frozen yogurt.  Sprinkle with your favorite whole-grain cereal.
  • Sandwich Cut-Outs:  Make a sandwich on whole grain bread.  Cut out your favorite shape using a big cookie cutter.
  • Spread mustard on a flour tortilla.  Top with a slice of turkey or ham, low-fat cheese and lettuce.  Then roll it up.
  • Mini Pizza:  Toast an English muffin, drizzle with pasta sauce and sprinkle with low-fat mozzarella cheese.
  • Rocky Road:  Break a graham cracker into bite-size pieces.  Add to low-fat chocolate pudding along with a few miniature marshmallows.
  • Inside-Out Sandwich:  Spread mustard on a slice of deli turkey.  Wrap around a sesame breadstick.
  • Parfait: Layer vanilla yogurt and mandarin oranges or blueberries in a tall glass.  Top with a sprinkle of granola.

Dip it! Bonus Snacks

  • Dip baby carrots and cherry tomatoes in low-fat ranch dressing.
  • Dip strawberries or apple slices in low-fat yogurt.
  • Dip pretzels in mustard.
  • Dip pita chips in hummus.
  • Dip graham crackers in applesauce.
  • Dip baked tortilla chips in bean dip.
  • Dip animal crackers in low-fat pudding.
  • Dip bread sticks in salsa.
  • Dip a granola bar in low-fat yogurt.
  • Dip mini-toaster waffles in cinnamon applesauce.