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Smart Snacks for Kids

Updated August 04, 2008
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Studies show that snacking accounts for 20% of kids' daily calories. Be sure little ones are getting their recommended vitamins and minerals by serving healthy snacks.

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Peach-Oat Muffins

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Peach-Oat Muffins Recipe

Nutrient-packed muffins are food pyramid powerhouses. Kids love them because they're sweet; moms love them because peaches are high in vitamin C, oats and whole grains are loaded with fiber, pecans have heart-healthy fat, and buttermilk is full of calcium and protein.

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Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather

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Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe

This kid-friendly fruit snack recipe requires just 4 ingredients.

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Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers

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Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers Recipe

Skip the store-bought version and create your own cheesy snack crackers for afternoon snacking.

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Santa Fe Snack Seeds

Santa Fe Snack Seeds

Santa Fe Snack Seeds Recipe

Sunflower and pumpkin seeds may be small, but they contain quite a few nutrients, making this sweet-and-spicy mix one of our healthy kids' recipes. Pack the mix in small airtight containers for a fun gift idea.

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Oats and Buttermilk Snack Cake

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Oats and Buttermilk Snack Cake Recipe

This simple snack cake is a treat for both kids and kids at heart. Eat these oat-filled cakes right out of the oven or wrap individually in plastic wrap and pack in a lunchbox for a healthy treat.

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Boiled Edamame

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Boiled Edamame Recipe

High in fiber, low fat, full of protein, and rich in all 9 essential amino acids– this truly is a snack with a nutritional punch. Make it fun for kids by showing them how to open the edamame pods and pull out "magic beans."

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Marshmallow Popcorn Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

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Marshmallow Popcorn Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe

Reminiscent of classic popcorn balls, these salty-sweet treats make for awesome low-fat, lunch box-friendly snacking. Make a batch with the kids this weekend to enjoy throughout the week.

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Puffed-Up Chocolate-Chip Cookies

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Puffed-Up Chocolate-Chip Cookies Recipe

Chocolate chip cookies get a nutrition makeover with a secret ingredient– applesauce. It replaces some of the fat in the recipe, and kids love the sweetness.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals Recipe

Kids will wear smiles after trying these crunchy mouth-size morsels that are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and potassium. Little chefs can be a big help by mixing ingredients and rolling the tortillas into spirals.

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

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Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars Recipe

Roll up the kids' sleeves so they can help mix-up these tasty whole grain bars. The whole grain cereal is rich in fiber, making stomachs feel fuller, longer.

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Maple-Chile Popcorn

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Maple-Chile Popcorn Recipe

Spice up popcorn in just 20 minutes with five simple ingredients. Short on time? Try drizzling the sweet and spicy sauce on microwavable popcorn. If the chile adds too much spice for children, simply omit and enjoy the sweet 'n' salty maple popcorn.

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Fruit Medley with Mint and Lime

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Fruit Medley with Mint and Lime Recipe

Say goodbye to store-bought fruit cups. This homemade version is packed with an assortment of colorful, heart-healthy fruits without the added sugar and preservatives. This whimsical treat even allows little hands to help out in the kitchen.

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Two-Tone Puff Straws

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Two-Tone Puff Straws Recipe

Sweet or savory? Let the kids choose between our variety of straw-seasonings– Mexican Cheese, Tomato-Basil, Cinnamon-Nut, and Coconut-Orange. The quick and easy snacks are freezable, so kids can easily re-warm straws in the microwave.

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    1 of 13 Peach-Oat Muffins
    2 of 13 Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather
    3 of 13 Cheddar Cheese Snack Crackers
    4 of 13 Santa Fe Snack Seeds
    5 of 13 Oats and Buttermilk Snack Cake
    6 of 13 Boiled Edamame
    7 of 13 Marshmallow Popcorn Treats with Dark Chocolate Drizzle
    8 of 13 Puffed-Up Chocolate-Chip Cookies
    9 of 13 Peanut Butter-Banana Spirals
    10 of 13 Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars
    11 of 13 Maple-Chile Popcorn
    12 of 13 Fruit Medley with Mint and Lime
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