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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.
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 125kcal

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

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: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg