Healthy Christmas Snacks for Kids: Here We’ve Got Some Tips from the Elves
The holiday season is a time of wonder, fun and happiness - and of course, delicious food. During the holiday season it is easy to find yourself indulging in sweets, but here are some ideas that will help your kids have healthy happy smiles. Here are some elf-approved nutritious snacks that your children will adore!
- Vibrant Fruit Skewers: Make some skewers with strawberries, grapes and pineapple dices, and arrange them in the shape of a Christmas tree or a candy cane. These are sweet and tasty treats that are also packed with vitamins.
- Cheesy Snowflakes: Another idea is to cut cheese into snowflakes or stars using cookie cutters. Pair them with whole grain crackers for a healthy and tasty snack that is also a good source of calcium and ideal for those who are growing teeth.
- Veggie Christmas Trees: Create small Christmas trees with broccoli florets as the branches, cherry tomatoes as the balls and a yellow bell pepper as the star at the top. It can be eaten with hummus as it is a crunchy and healthy option.
- Nutty Reindeer Noses: Make a combination of almonds, walnuts and dried cranberries to give the appearance of Rudolph’s nose. This mix is rich in fat, especially the healthy fat, and vitamin E, which is good in maintaining energy during the holiday season.
- Yogurt Snowmen: Layer plain yogurt with fresh berries in a transparent container and you will get the impression of a snowman.
This holiday season, let your kids savor the magic of Christmas with these elf-approved healthy snacks that will delight their taste buds while keeping their smiles merry and bright!
Have a happy and safe holiday season!