snacks for kids Archives - Bright Star Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/tag/snacks-for-kids/ Our Blog: Inspiration, tips & lots of FUN! Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:54:15 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 145971950 13 Fun Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/fun-healthy-snack-ideas/ https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/fun-healthy-snack-ideas/#respond Tue, 31 May 2016 19:52:50 +0000 https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/?p=4855 Do your kids come back from school hungry? Here are some fun healthy snack ideas to help with those moments of “I’m hungry Mum!” 1. Donut I love this idea of turning a slice of apple into a healthy version of a donut. Instead of using spreads that might not be so good for you, […]

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Do your kids come back from school hungry? Here are some fun healthy snack ideas to help with those moments of “I’m hungry Mum!”

1. Donut

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I love this idea of turning a slice of apple into a healthy version of a donut. Instead of using spreads that might not be so good for you, try healthy versions like 100% peanut butter.

2. Carrot Biscuits

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Using only 4 ingredients, you can make these healthy carrot biscuits & watch them disappear!

3. Fruit Salad Cones

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What a fun way of serving fruit salad. Simply dip cones in some chocolate, sprinkle with nuts or coconut & fill with fruit.

4. Cauliflower Pizza Bites

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Do you secretly rejoice when your kids love what you cook & it’s full of hidden veggies? Try these cauliflower pizza bites and see how well they go down.

5. Yoghurt Fruit Bark

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I am definitely going to try this frozen yoghurt fruit bark with my kids.

6. Root Vegetable Chips

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It’s easy to make your own chips at home like these root vegetable chips.

7. Rainbow Veggie Pinwheel

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Does your child love their veggies raw? This rainbow veggie pinwheel is packed with a whole variety of vegetables, chicken with a cream cheese spread. Delicious.

8. BBQ Chicken Pinwheels

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If you love making fresh bread dough, then you will love turning your dough into yummy tasty pinwheels. Try all different fillings like ham & cheese or try the bbq chicken one above.

9. Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

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A different take on making veggie chips, add extra ingredients like cheese & take them to a different flavour level!

10. Sushi

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The great thing about sushi is that you can fill it with your favourite fillings and combinations. Sushi never lasts long in our household.

11. Greek Yoghurt Chocolate Fudge Paddle Pops

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Make healthy paddle pops at home with greek yoghurt, semi sweet chocolate & milk of your choice. Yum!

12. Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yoghurt Granola Bars

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The beauty of cooking at home is that you know exactly what is going into your body. If you’re concerned about the amount of sugar or preservatives in store bought muesli bars, then look no further than this Blueberry Vanilla Greek Yoghurt Granola Bar. Tweak the recipe to suit your family’s needs.

13. Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

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Does your child love to dip? Even double dip? They might be triple dipping with this peanut butter dip!

We hope you’ve been inspired by some of these fun healthy snack ideas. Need some more snack ideas? We’ve compiled some delicious and healthy kid friendly no cook recipes.

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16 Cute and Easy To Make Back To School Healthy Snacks https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/16-cute-food-and-lunch-box-ideas-for-kids/ https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/16-cute-food-and-lunch-box-ideas-for-kids/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:43:35 +0000 https://www.brightstarkids.com.au/blog/?p=3704 Let your kids have fun eating these Back To School Healthy Snacks. Here are 16 cute and easy-to-make healthy snacks you can make and pack for school.  1. Lady Beetle Watermelon For the summer fruit loving kid (and adult!) this lady beetle made from watermelon just looks so delicious! 2. Personalised Fruit Kebab How clever using […]

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Let your kids have fun eating these Back To School Healthy Snacks. Here are 16 cute and easy-to-make healthy snacks you can make and pack for school. 

1. Lady Beetle Watermelon

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For the summer fruit loving kid (and adult!) this lady beetle made from watermelon just looks so delicious!

2. Personalised Fruit Kebab

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How clever using alphabet biscuit cutters to cut letters out of fruit to make a personalized fruit kebab.

3. Sandwich Kebab

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These sandwich kebabs are a great alternative to a plain sandwich and the novelty of it might please a fussy eater.

4. Hungry Caterpillar Stick

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Do you have a Little Hungry Caterpillar fan in your house. Delight them with this Hungry Caterpillar fruit stick and watch them gobble it up!

5. Dragonfly Garden

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How pretty is this dragonfly garden scene! I love the vibrant colours of the strawberries with the blueberries.

6. Cute Fox

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Aww, isn’t this so sweet? Next time you make pancakes, make this cute fox and I’m sure your little one will be delighted.

7. Three Fishes

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Take an adventure underwater and recreate these three fishes. Tell your child to pretend that they are a hungry shark!

8. Frog Prince

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Are there any pea lovers out there? This frog prince might delight them.

9. Easter Rabbit

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Will this bunny become a traditional Easter breakfast in your household?

10. Cartoon Wrap

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I love how cute and simple this idea is! Can you imagine the smiles on your child’s face when they open up their lunch box to find these cartoon characters?

11. Butterfly Snack

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I can imagine lots of little girls will love this butterfly snack idea. You can even do it together as a craft item one afternoon. Decorate some wooden pegs, style antennas with pipe cleaners, and clip onto a ziplock bag.

12. Owl Toast

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I never thought that toast could be so fun! I love that I have all the items I need in my fridge and pantry to make these owl toast. Something I look forward to doing this weekend for the kids!

13. Bear Pizza

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How gorgeous is this bear pizza. Use a shape or sandwich cutter to cut the shape out of bread. Make your pizza as you would and place a round-shaped cheese nose and details on the face. Simple! 

14. Flower Power

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Using only one cookie cutter, you can repeat the shapes with different items in their lunchbox. This flower themed lunch would make a lovely surprise for anyone!

15. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Does your little one love Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Use strips of fruit roll up for the mask and add some eyes. If you can’t get hold of of candy eyes, you can use mini marshmallows cut in half with a sultana. 

16. Koala Sandwich

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I have seen lots of cute Japanese bento box accessories you can buy online or in asian shops and they have lots of interesting sandwich cutters like this koala one. If you love food art, invest in some to bring delight to your kids!

Speaking of bento box…

We’ve got super cute bento boxes and lunch bags you can put all these cute and yummy snacks into!

Bento Lunch Box

Lunch Bag

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Want More Back To School Food Ideas?

Check out our easy Back To School Lunch Ideas Let your kids enjoy their lunch at school with a cute and sweet note. Download our cute Lunch Box Printable

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