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30 Healthy Preschool Snacks (Easy, Nut-Free, Kid-Approved)
Choose 1-2 foods from each category or use inspiration from the combinations in the post. Nutrition will vary based on the foods you choose for snack time.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
2
Calories:
125
kcal
Author:
Amy Palanjian
Ingredients
Shelf-Stable Produce
1
applesauce pouch
1
container canned fruit in 100% juice
1/4-1/2
freeze-dried fruit
1
fruit leather
1/4
cup
dried fruit
Fresh Produce
1
banana
1
clementine
1/4-1/2
cup
berries
1/4-1/2
cup
sliced cucumber
1/4-1/2
cup
snap peas
1/4-1/2
cup
sliced bell pepper strips
1/4-1/2
cup
cherry tomatoes
Whole Grains
1-2
Applesauce Mini Muffins
1- 2
Banana Mini Muffins
2-4
graham crackers
1/4-1/2
cup
whole grain crackers
1/4-1/2
cup
puffs
1/4-1/2
cup
cereal
1
slice
whole grain bread
1
mini bagel
1/4-1/2
cup
pretzels
1
snack bar
Proteins
1-2
tablespoons
hummus
1-2
tablespoons
sunflower seeds
1
oz
deli lunch meat
1/4-1/2
cup
snap pea crisps
1
cheese stick
1
yogurt tube
4-8
oz
milk
4-8
oz
smoothie
4- 8
oz
drinkable yogurt
1/4-1/2
cup
cottage cheese
Instructions
Choose 1-2 items from the list above. Choose milk or water.
Offer to the kids or pack for preschool and let the kids decide how much to eat according to their hunger.
Notes
Follow guidelines from your preschool or daycare on allergies or any other ingredient recommendations.
Aim to include 1-2 food groups for balance and to keep the kids satisfied until the next meal.
Trust the kids to eat as much as they need to fill their hunger cues.
Remember that it's okay to keep things simple. You don't have to make snacks from scratch all the time!
Rotate through favorites to expose the kids to a range of nutrients.
Feel free to share this list with your preschool or daycare or parents association if you share snack duty with other families.
Nutrition
Calories:
125
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
6
mg
|
Sodium:
152
mg
|
Potassium:
300
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
130
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
69
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg