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Healthy Snacks

Looking for delicious meals and snacks that your kids will gobble up? You've come to the right place! Here, we have a treasure trove of healthy recipes that are fun to make and even more fun to eat. We know getting little ones to eat their veggies can be a challenge, but these recipes are packed with sneaky goodness – all disguised as yummy dishes that will have them asking for seconds. So, get ready to explore a world of healthy flavors and create tasty memories in the kitchen with your little chefs!

If you would like more information or a one-on-one appointment, please have your provider send a referral to our outpatient dietitian.

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Store Bought Snacks (June 2026)

Balanced snacking is about consistency, not about perfection.

My favorite hack to keep me from reaching for a bag of chips is a snack basket or spare bowl by the door. Do you have a place for your purse, wallet, and keys? Put your snack stash beside it! When pairing your snacks, we want to focus on choosing a carb with either protein or fat. Bonus points if you hit all three.

Check out my full checklist for store-bought options (click on each to enlarge):

Grab & Go Snacks for Kids (4+) Grab & Go Snacks for Kids (4+)

After-School Snack Board (May 2026)

When it comes to snacks, simple is best! One of my favorite and easy ways to get nutrients in is a snack plate.

For our balanced board, we added:

  • Chocolate hummus and apples for sweetness
  • Hummus and colorful chopped veggies for fiber
  • A nut butter and crackers for healthy fats
  • Fruit, such as berries and citrus, for vitamins
  • Pickles for a little something salty
  • A turkey stick for protein
  • ...and other yummy items to fill in space.

They’re great for after school or to keep on hand during the weekend.

The best part of this board is the flexibility to add and remove items that best suit your family’s dietary needs.

Cottage Cheese - Sweet Savory and Pancake-Style (April 2026)

Cottage cheese can be a fun and healthy snack for kids! Would you try it sweet, savory, or pancake-style?


Pancake-style: Blueberry pancakes

  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp of skim milk
  • 2 tbsp of maple syrup
  • 1 cup gf 1:1 ratio flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • Fresh blueberries

Sweet: Chocolate chip cookie whip

  • Cottage cheese
  • Maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies
  • Topping: melt chocolate chips to pour on top and chill until hardened
  • Savory: Everything bagel dip
  • Cottage cheese
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dip with your favorite veggie or chip!

Heart Healthy Snacks (March 2026)

Snacking doesn't have to be hard! Did you know that you can support your child's heart health with these common snacks?

Greek Yogurt + Ranch Packet

Ingredients:

  • Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt cup
  • Ranch seasoning packet
  • Fresh veggies, like carrots, cucumbers and celery

The calcium in Greek yogurt supports healthy heart function by aiding your heartbeat.

Salsa + Chips

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans of 14.5 oz stewed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pickled diced jalapenos (and some of the juice)
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1/4 cup of minced garlic
  • Handful of fresh cilantro
  • Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole-grain baked tortilla chips

Lycopene, found in tomatoes, is linked to reduced inflammation and supports the protection of blood vessels.

Guacamole + Chips

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 fresh, ripe avocados
  • 1 diced red onion
  • 1 diced tomato
  • Handful of fresh cilantro
  • Onion powder, garlic powder and paprika to taste
  • Lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole-grain baked tortilla chips

Guacamole is full of monounsaturated fats. These "good fats" can help lower LDL cholesterol, also known as "bad" cholesterol, and support overall heart health.

Chocolate-covered strawberries

Ingredients:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Dark chocolate chips
  • Spoonful of coconut oil

Chocolate-covered strawberries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber!

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins (January 2026)

Pepperoni pizza muffins are the perfect snack to make ahead of time for your family! They freeze easily to use in lunch boxes or keep on hand for snack time.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1.5 cups of milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 oz turkey pepperoni
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Oil for the muffin tin
  • Marinara for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Lightly mix flour, salt, Italian seasoning and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Slowly add milk, eggs, and shredded cheese to the dry ingredients and mix.
  4. Once the dough is mixed, fold in the turkey pepperoni.
  5. If you have silicone liners, add these to the muffin tin and lightly grease with spray oil. If you do not have liners, oil each section of the muffin tin.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out the dough into the muffin tin.
  7. Bake on 425 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Use the toothpick test to check if the center is cooked properly.
  8. Let these cool and enjoy! These muffins are easy to freeze for a later date or add to lunch boxes.