By Sarah Remmer, RD | Jan 31, 2024 Leave a Comment
Looking for nutritious and easy Valentine’s Day snacks for your kids? I’ve rounded up some of my favorite snacks as a dietitian and mom of three kiddos.
Approach Valentine’s Day Snacks with Food Neutrality
Now, before we get into the good stuff (recipes!), I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Navigating Valentine’s Day can be a tricky task for parents, especially when the holiday is synonymous with sweets. How do you offer treats to your child without treat obsession? I’ve written a blog post exploring the challenge of managing treats for kids with practical solutions you’ll definitely want to check out.
The main takeaway? Consider a food-neutral approach by focusing on the experience you’re having together. And if you’re wanting to add some non-food activities to your day, the options are endless! For example: crafting, games, or creating personalized cards.
Now, here are over 15 nutritious Valentine’s Day snacks that you and your little ones are sure to enjoy!
This heart-shaped charcuterie board is a fun and creative way to serve your kids snacks for Valentine’s Day! Fill it with their favorite snacks, like these healthy heart-shaped sandwiches, mini babybel cheese (in the shape of a heart), cereal, andberries.
No-Bake Chocolate-Coated Peanut Butter Squares
Can you believe that these luxurious Easy Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Squares are made with only 5 ingredients (plus a little sea salt) and are so simple that your kids can make them?
These no-bake chocolate whole grain snack bars are not only kid-approved, but also jam-packed full of nutrition, too!
These soft-baked Valentine's M&M cookies are easy to make and they’re a fun and delicious snack any time of year.
Kid-approved Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly and kid-approved! It is made with six simple ingredients and is loaded with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well asnutrition!
Easy Egg and Banana Mini Muffins
My daughter and I love making these mini egg and banana muffins together. They have staying power because they're made with eggs, and with the addition of sliced strawberries on top, they're perfect for sharing for Valentine's Day!
Easy Peanut Butter Banana Fudgesicles
These homemade easy peanut butter banana fudgesicles are not only delicious, but they’re also really nutritious and hydrating. The banana in them adds a natural sweetness and nutrition, and the peanut butter adds protein, fibre and nutrition too! And who doesn’t love the peanut butter and banana combo?! It’s the best!
Healthy Raspberry Creamsicles
Creamsicles aren't just for summer months! Their delightful pink colour make them a perfect snack for Valentine's Day, too.
This Edible Brownie Batter is so rich, creamy, and packed with fiber and protein to keep you satisfied thanks to its secret ingredient – black beans! It’s also much safer to eat than regular raw edible brownie batter!
You really don’t need an excuse to create a delicious frozen Greek yogurt recipe! Who doesn’t love a frozen treat?! Not to mention…what mom doesn’t love when it’s both kid-approved AND nutritious?! Thisregistered dietitiansure does.
Ready to impress your valentine or kiddos?? These white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are lower in sugar and sure to make everyone happy!
Flourless Chocolate Lentil Protein Muffins
These flourless lentil protein muffins are just as delicious as they are nutritious. They’re soft, fluffy and chocolatey, yet boast nutritional powerhouse ingredients like lentils, eggs, and bananas.
Your whole family will love these nutrient-packed, delicious muffins! These healthy chocolate zucchini blender muffins are low sugar, gluten free and school safe.
These cute Valentine’s Day Bears make snacking fun! They’re made with just 4 simple ingredients for an easy, yet healthy snack.
Double Chocolate Chia Protein Bites
I’ve been on a mission latelyto find healthy and tasty snack recipes to add some variety to myson’slunchbox. Enter these double chocolate chia protein bites! They’re kid-approved and school safe.
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Fresh fruit and vegetables are always the best snack choice for your kids – they contain vitamins and minerals, are a good source of fibre and count towards their 5 A Day. Plus, they're easy to eat on the go!
Fresh fruit and vegetables are always the best snack choice for your kids – they contain vitamins and minerals, are a good source of fibre and count towards their 5 A Day. Plus, they're easy to eat on the go!
When you want a snack, choose fruits and vegetables, whole grains that have 3 grams of fiber or more, and protein-rich foods, such as peanut butter or low-fat yogurt or cheese. Avoid snacks that are high in sugar, salt, and fat.
Also consider using fruits that are pink or purple to add a bright Valentine's Day-themed pop of color, such as watermelon, grapes, or raspberries. Mix the fruit pieces together, then serve in small, clear cups (you could even decorate these with stickers or glitter).
Consider making a healthy meal for Valentine's Day. Serve food lower in salt and fat content, provide more fruits and vegetables, and make less sugary sweets for an overall healthy Valentine's Day.
Some healthy, yummy, and safe toddler ingredients to consider: apple chips, dry cereal or puffs, soft roasted chickpeas, yogurt melts, shredded coconut, dehydrated, freeze-dried, or chopped dried fruit. (Mini dark chocolate chips can be a fun add-in, but since they can melt, be mindful about when to use.)
Pick foods that are high in fiber and low in added salt and sugar. Offer children fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain snacks instead of sweets. Foods that are naturally sweet (such as apple slices, bananas, bell peppers, or baby carrots) are better than foods and drinks that contain added sugar.
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