Healthy Kid-Friendly Sweet Snacks

Let's face it, kids love sweets. So instead of surrendering to pre-packaged goodies, give them a homemade recipe that can serve as a sweet snack or even dessert. We brought a panel of kid judges into the MyRecipes kitchen to taste these recipes (all received rave reviews). Little did the kiddies know that these treats are packed with whole grains, fruit, and other nutritious ingredients.

Double-Chocolate Cereal Treats Recipe

Skip your boring breakfast and opt for these decadent chocolate-on-chocolate cookies that boast full satisfaction and a dose of whole-grain goodness. Rich, decadent, and ultra-crispy, these healthy, bite-size snacks are the perfect start to the day. And they're ready to eat in a fraction of the time needed to prepare typical sweet treats.

Hiding behind this recipe's guise of peanut butter and chocolate chips are raisins, honey, and oats. At just 20 cents per serving, the bites make excellent healthy snacks for a birthday celebration or neighborhood block party.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Oat Bites

These lightened bar cookies are all about the numbers! 24: Servings this recipe yields—perfect for bake sales or class parties. 45: Minutes it takes (maybe less!) to make. 123: Calories per serving—surprisingly low for a sweet sensation that scored the highest rating with our kid judges.

Recipe: Hello Dolly Bars

If Woody's reaction to these treats is any indication of how yummy they are, you should bake a batch before the kids get home! Kid judge Darby added, "This tastes like banana-nut bread."

Recipe: Monkey Bars

Cranberry Oat Bars Recipe

Kids will love to snack on these oat bars filled with a sweet cranberry mixture.

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.

Surprise your kids by giving them cookies for breakfast! You'll get the award for Coolest Mom, and they'll get nuts, oats, and fruit in these less-than-100-calorie cookies. For a flavor twist, try adding an assortment of dried fruits or chocolate morsels for even sweeter snacks.

Recipe: Oatmeal-Pecan Snack Cookies

Instead of hitting the drive thru during endless carpooling, carry these homemade energy bars on the road. While you're in baking mode, why not make multiple batches? This recipe freezes well and is a great go-to snack.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Cranberry Go-Bars

No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars Recipe

These bars are a perfectly portable snack you can prep on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. The bars will continue to firm up as they chill.

Chocolate-Hazelnut-Banana Finger Sandwiches Recipe

If you're craving chocolate, these gooey delights will do the trick.

Cereal and Milk Bars Recipe

These crowd-pleasers deliver flavors that take you straight back to childhood bliss.

Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars Recipe

These homemade bars combine peanut butter and chocolate to make a tasty after-school treat. 

Salted Candied Almonds Recipe

These salty and sweet almond treats are easy to make ahead.