Figuring out the perfect snack for a group of little ones can be pretty tricky. A mom wants to deliver something the kids will love (or at least eat with minimal fuss) and, more importantly, she would like it to be good for them! Well, finding a dish that feeds a hungry group while being yummy and healthy at the same time just got a little easier. We found 12 snacks the little ones will devour and that are easy for mom to prepare too!
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Let's face it, being the "snack mom" can be an intimidating task. One has to find the perfect treat that won't turn off the youngsters by being "healthy" (bleh). However, a mom doesn't necessarily want to be the one who just brings in sugary snacks that will upset the other parents. Thanks to these easy snack ideas, shared by crafty bloggers, suddenly being the "Snack Mom" is as easy as A-B-C! So for the poor mama who has been asked to bring in a tasty but nutritious treat, give this list a long look and breathe a sigh of relief! There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the mom who is not the best of gourmet chefs, or maybe the mom who wants to try something out of her comfort zone.
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What's a go-to snack when it's time to bring a treat?
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Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips
Sally of Sally's Baking Addiction shares one of her favorite healthy snacks that we're pretty sure the little ones will love: Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips.
"Not only are they cheaper to make at home, they are SO easy," she notes. "Slice your apples, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar (optional!), and bake. That’s about it!"
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Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
These Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are sure to be a big hit because, as Averie of Averie Cooks points out, they're "an easy, one-bowl, no-mixer recipe that takes just minutes to make."
And yet how amazing do they sound?!? Now that blueberries are in season, it's time to give this a try!
Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops
The kids will think they're eating a rich, decadent dessert, but these Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops are actually pretty nutritious. Tracy at We-Made-That says the combination of Greek yogurt, bananas, honey, and some sprinkles is so delicious her kids are convinced it's ice cream.
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Oatmeal Apple Muffins
These Oatmeal Apple Muffins from Sara of Average Betty are a yummy and healthy alternative to over-the-top sugary treats. Plus, they're perfect for little hands and no utensils are required!
Healthy Zucchini Muffins With Apples & Carrots
Healthy Zucchini Muffins With Apples & Carrots from Tiffany at Don't Waste the Crumbs are a delicious and nutritious treat. Kids will think they're enjoying carrot cake, they're just that good!
Cheese People
Cheese People from Kendra at Biting the Hand That Feeds You are sure to be a bit hit! Use your gingerbread boy cookie cutters or any others you have on hand to form fun shapes kids will get a kick out of!
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Cat in the Hat Snacks
Who doesn't love the healthy combination of strawberries and bananas? Layer them on a kabob and hold them in place with a grape and voila! you've got a Cat in the Hat snack! Janel at A Mom's Take came up with this clever idea that's sure to be a hit the youngin's!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Averie at Averie Cooks says these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins are like _"_having a warm and hearty oatmeal, but in portable muffin form." Sounds delicious to us. And we're pretty sure no one is going to object to a little chocolate in the mix!
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Fruit Cups
Sure, they look like cupcakes, but really these little Fruit Cups are filled with a healthy treat! Jenae of I Can Teach My Child says these are ideal for preschool classes because _"_the fruit stays in the cup and the kids can eat it with their hands, so you wouldn’t have to worry about having plates or utensils!"
Blueberry Oatmeal Donuts
Blueberry Oatmeal Donuts, created by Lola of Bear and Lion Mama, seem too delicious to be considered good for you. But they're baked rather than fried, and made with oatmeal and blueberries, so dig in!
Fruit & Cheese Kabobs
Kids love cheese, so if they have to eat their way through some fruit to get to it, so be it! These Fruit & Cheese Kabobs come with an added bonus in that they're served with a honey-yogurt dip. Jamie at My Baking Addiction uses Colby-Jack cheese cubes but says other varieties are probably just as delicious!
Easy Yogurt Bites
These adorable Easy Yogurt Bites are made with just three ingredients and can be crafted into any shape you like with the help of muffin tins. Grace at Eats Amazing says kids often enjoy forming little smiley faces with the berries — sweet!
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