Delicious Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids on Valentine’s Day
Delightful and nutritious snack ideas that kids will love, celebrating Valentine's Day with creativity and health.
Ingrédients
Fruits
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 cup watermelon, cubed
Veggies
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium bell pepper, cut into heart shapes
Proteins
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)
Extras
- 1 cup granola
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 set heart-shaped cookie cutters For fun shapes
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Slice the strawberries, cucumbers, and banana, and cube the watermelon.
- Prepare the bell pepper and other fruits as desired.
Creating Snacks
- Thread sliced fruits onto colorful skewers to create fruit skewers or arrange them in a fruit salad bowl.
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes from whole-grain bread. Spread a layer of nut butter or cream cheese between the slices.
- Layer Greek yogurt with granola and fresh fruits in clear cups for yogurt parfaits.
- Blend strawberries, bananas, and yogurt with honey to make smoothie pops; pour into molds and freeze.
- Melt dark chocolate or yogurt for dipped fruits. Dip strawberries and bananas and coat with sprinkles or granola.
- Assemble a heart-shaped snack board with all prepared snacks.
- Encourage kids to get creative with their snacks and express their imagination.
Notes
Keep an eye on allergens for any guests. Customize snacks for kids' preferences, ensuring that they are nutritious and fun to eat.