Healthy & Simple Snack Ideas for Toddlers

I have had this list for quite some time, but for some reason I keep forgetting to post it to the blog! So here are some ideas for healthy snacks for your kids if you need them.

Also this is probably a good time to remind everyone of the link I have for healthy LUNCH IDEAS in case you are looking for those with it being Back To School time for a lot of people. I hope someone finds these useful!

Healthy & Simple Snack Ideas for Toddlers

(As always, be sure these are size & age appropriate for your child before feeding and also always supervise eating.)

Fruits/Veggies:

Blueberries

Grapes

Raisins

Raspberries

Blackberries

Cranberries

Strawberries

Cherry Tomatoes

Carrots

Pears

Watermelon

Peaches

Peas (fresh or still frozen)

Snap Peas

Steamed Veggies (Broccoli, asparagus, etc.)

Corn (fresh or still frozen

Bananas

Avocado

Beans

Olives

Apple

Pineapple

Honey Dew

Cantaloupe

Mango

Oranges

Papaya

Cucumber

Tangerines

Peaches

Kiwi

Dried Fruit

Bell Pepper Strips

Proteins:

Beans

Cheese (shredded, cubed, strings)

Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)

Nuts

Eggs (hard boiled, scrambled)

Chick Peas

Tofu

Edamame

Dips/Spreads:

Hummus

Almond Butter

Peanut Butter

Yogurt

Guacamole

Applesauce

Yogurt (plain or mix with fruit, also can add a drop or two of vanilla for flavor)

Baked Goods:

Pita Bread Wedges

Mini Muffins (blueberry, banana, bran, carrot, zucchini, etc.)

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Waffles

Whole Wheat Toast

Packaged:

Pirate Booty

Fruity Booty

Veggie Booty

Whole Wheat Crackers

Annie’s Graham Bunnies

Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies

Whole Wheat Crackers

Granola

Pretzels (unsalted)

Cheese (cubed, shredded, strings)

Rice Cakes

Soy Crisps

Puffed Rice

Popcorn

Carob Chips (unsweetened)

Graham Crackers

Apple Chips

Banana Chips

Fruit Bars

Fruit Leathers

To Make:

Cooked Whole Wheat Pasta

Pinwheels (sandwiches or roll ups)

Tortellini or ravioli