Snack Recipes You and Your Kids Will Love

Finding healthy snacks can be hard for anyone, kids included. Fueling yourself and your kids with healthy snacks is a great way to prioritize your health and the health of your child or children. Plus having snacks the whole family can share cuts down on grocery bills because you aren't purchasing everyone's favorite snack stash and is a great way to keep junk foods out of the house. I know what you're thinking-kids HATE healthy snacks, how is this going to work? Fear not! We have 4 super easy snack recipes below that are sure to be a winner with the kids too.

Cottage Cheese "Dip":

This sweet dip is so versatile, it could be used as a dip or spread and is loaded with healthy fats and protein. It's a great snack any time you or the kids are craving something sweet.

Here's what you need:

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon stevia

Here's how to make it:

Mix chia seeds and cottage cheese in a bowl. Add in cranberries and stevia then mix until evenly blended. Enjoy "dip" with fresh or dried fruits or with multigrain crackers.

Cheesy Baked Chickpeas:

Who doesn't love a cheesy, salty snack? This recipe is full of fiber and can be made in big batches so there's plenty for the whole family to enjoy.

Here's what you need:

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Here's how to make it:

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Drain and rinse chickpeas and dry them with a paper towel (we recommend air drying them for 15-20 mins).

Once dry, place chickpeas into a bowl with olive oil and sea salt and toss chickpeas until they are fully coated with both oil and salt.

Pour the newly coated chickpeas out onto the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing the chickpeas every 10 minutes. 

While the chickpeas are in the oven, combine nutritional yeast, salt, granulated garlic and optional cayenne in a bowl.

Once the chickpeas have finished baking, toss them into the seasoning mix until each chickpea is generously coated. Now they’re ready for snacking!

Healthy Apple Pie a la Mode:

Apple pie and ice cream is a classic combo that is loved by adults and children. This snack recipe delivers on taste and is so simple to make that you could enjoy it every day.  

Here's what you need:

• 1 small apple
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice
• Pinch of cinnamon

Here's how to make it:

Cut the apple into small pieces, cubes preferably. Combine apple pie spice and apples in a small bowl. Add yogurt on top of seasoned apples and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Rice Cake Pizza Bites:

Pizza bites are a go-to afternoon snack for many children but did you know they could be made healthy? Pizza lovers rejoice this recipe is for you!

Here's what you need:

• 1 tablespoon marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon light/low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 rice cake
• Half a stick of light string cheese (pulled into shreds or roughly chopped)
• Optional seasonings: dried basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, chili flakes.

Here's how to make it:

In a small bowl, mix marinara with ricotta to form a creamy sauce. Spread over rice cake, and sprinkle with your choice of seasonings.

Top with string cheese pieces, and microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted.

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