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🍓 5 Healthy Snack Ideas That Pass the Kid Test

1. Apple Nachos

Thin apple slices drizzled with almond butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a few mini dark chocolate chips. It’s crunchy, sweet, and secretly fiber-packed.

2. Cucumber Sandwiches

Slice cucumbers into rounds and use them to sandwich cream cheese and turkey. Bonus: they’re crunchy, protein-filled, and gluten-free.

3. Fruit & Yogurt Skewers

Thread berries, banana slices, and grapes onto toothpicks. Serve with Greek yogurt dip. Anything on a stick = 10x more fun.

4. Mini Energy Balls

Made with oats, peanut butter, and honey. They’re like cookie dough but full of healthy fats and protein. Kids love ‘em, adults steal ‘em.

5. DIY Snack Box

Think “Lunchable,” but way better: crackers, cheese cubes, grapes, cherry tomatoes, and a small treat. Give them a say in what goes in, and they’ll actually eat it.

🌈 FEATURED RECIPE: Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

These colorful, crunchy, creamy wraps are bursting with flavor—and good stuff. Plus, they’re cute enough for even the pickiest eaters to try at least one bite (and likely finish the whole thing).

🧑‍🍳 What You’ll Need:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla

• 2 tbsp hummus or cream cheese

• ¼ cup shredded carrots

• ¼ cup baby spinach

• ¼ cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced)

• ¼ cup purple cabbage (thinly sliced)

• Optional: turkey slices or shredded chicken

🔄 Directions:

1. Lay out your tortilla.

2. Spread a thin layer of hummus or cream cheese.

3. Layer your veggies (and turkey, if using) in rainbow order.

4. Roll it up tightly like a burrito.

5. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and serve chilled.

✅ Why It Works:

• Bright colors attract kids’ attention.

• Each bite is soft, crunchy, creamy—and packed with nutrition.

• You can swap in their favorite veggies or spreads!