Fun Snacks for Kids

By More Food

With summer coming to an end and school going back in session, you may find yourself running out of ideas on what snacks to prepare for your children.

Today we have three different recipes that are not only fun, but also healthier options for your family. Every ingredient listed below is also SNAP-eligible.

English Muffin Veggie Pizza

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup broccoli (cooked chopped)
  • 4 English muffins
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, part skim
  • 1/4 cup carrot (4 tablespoons, shredded)
  • 1/3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (1 teaspoon, grated)

Directions

  1. Cut the broccoli to make 1 cup of chopped broccoli.
  2. Put the broccoli in a saucepan with water. Cook on medium until tender.
  3. Drain the water from the saucepan. Let the broccoli cool.
  4. Cut 4 English muffins in half. Toast the 8 muffin halves.
  5. Shred the mozzarella cheese to make 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
  6. Peel and shred the carrots to make 3 tablespoons shredded carrots.
  7. Spoon 2 tablespoons pizza sauce over each English muffin half.
  8. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each half.
  9. Put 2 tablespoons broccoli and 1 teaspoon shredded carrots on top of each half.
  10. Sprinkle each half with 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese.
  11. Toast in the toaster oven for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 220kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 576mg
  • Calcium: 249mg
  • Sugar: 5g

Source: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/english-muffin-veggie-pizza

Fresh Fruit with Cinnamon Yogurt Dip

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 apple
  • 1 banana
  • 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt, low-fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Core and slice the apple.
  2. Slice banana into thin circles.
  3. Peel the orange and break it into sections.
  4. Pour the orange juice into a small bowl.
  5. Dip the fruit pieces into the orange juice to prevent browning.
  6. Arrange on a plate.
  7. Mix the yogurt and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Put the bowl of yogurt and cinnamon next to the fruit. Use it as a dip for the fruit.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 119kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 41mg
  • Calcium: 126mg
  • Sugar: 20g

Source: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/fresh-fruit-cinnamon-yogurt-dip

Avocado Pita Pockets

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 2 whole grain pita bread pockets, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Fill pita pocket half with avocado, chickpeas and cheese, dividing evenly.
  2. Heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if desired.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 198kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 259mg
  • Calcium: 39mg
  • Sugar: 1g

Source: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/myplate-cnpp/avocado-pita-pockets

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