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12 Easy Bedtime Snacks for Kids

Choose one of these healthy bedtime snacks to offer a simple yet nourishing snack to end the day. (Nutrition info will vary based on which snack you choose.)
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 applesauce pouch (homemade in a reusable pouch or store bought)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2-1 cup Banana Yogurt
  • 1/2-1 cup berries (like blueberries or diced strawberries)
  • 1 cheese stick (whole or cut up)
  • 1/2-1 cup dry cereal (such as O's, Chex, or Kix)
  • 1 granola bar
  • 1 hard-cooked egg
  • 1 mini bagel and cream cheese
  • 1 silce peanut butter toast
  • 1/2 cup whole grain crackers and cheese
  • 1 whole grain muffin

Instructions

  • Choose one bedtime snack or choose two and let the child pick.
  • Serve without distractions, then brush teeth and continue with the bedtime routine.

Notes

  • Keep the food simple and straightforward and not their favorite food to help you know if the child is actually hungry.
  • If there's regularly more than 90 minutes between dinner and bedtime, it's possible your child will need a snack before bed.
  • Choose one or two options for bedtime snacks in your house so you know exactly what to offer if the subject comes up—and you can avoid a lengthy negotiation over foods the kids can have.
  • Try "you can have a banana or be hungry for breakfast." (Insert whichever food you are using if it's not a banana!)
  • Include two food groups if your child is regularly really hungry by bedtime, including protein and/or fat to keep those bellies full.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg