25 Simple And Healthy Snacks For Toddlers
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You might have googled healthy snacks for toddlers because your toddler will only eat snacks so you might as well make it healthy.
Toddlers can be very stubborn little humans when it comes to eating and with food in general. They will go through phases where they won’t stop eating and phases where they refuse to eat completely unless it’s snacks!
Toddler years are vital for development so we really don’t want to slack on providing nutritious meals and snacks for our growing toddlers. That’s why I created this list of healthy snacks for your toddlers to ensure they’re getting the nutrients they need!
25 Simple And Healthy Snacks For Toddlers
Some of these healthy toddler snacks are going to be easy on-the-go type of snacks while others are going to take a little bit of prep but nothing crazy.
1. Egg White Bites
You can make egg white bites with your toddler’s favorite vegetables or even hide veggies they normally wouldn’t eat. And these silicone molds make it super easy to recreate your own version of egg white bites and just stick them in your pressure cooker or egg cooker!
2. English Muffin Pizzas
Every kid loves pizza. And you can make a healthy version of it with whole grain english muffins! Here’s the perfect recipe for a healthy toddler snack – english muffin pizzas.
3. Homemade Trail Mix
The whole point in making your own trail mix is to make it healthy. So we want to make sure it is jam-packed with nutrients! You’ll need to choose a carbohydrate, healthy fats, protein, and fruits to give it some sweetness.
Yummy Toddler Food has the perfect blog post to build he best healthy snack mix for your toddler.
4. Hard Boiled Egg
Hard-boiled eggs make for great, protein-filled snack for not only your toddler but also for yourself! You don’t have to wait for the water to boil any longer. Get an egg cooker and it will change your life.
5. Frozen Yogurt Bars
Hummusapien shares how you can make kid-friendly frozen yogurt bars. You can make all different flavored frozen yogurt bars like chunky monkey with almonds and chocolate, coconut almond with almond butter and coconut flakes, lemon blueberry with cashew butter and lemon zest and fresh blueberries, and chocolate strawberry with almond butter, cocoa powder, and sliced strawberries.
6. Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Cut your bananas into slices and add peanut butter to add some healthy fats into your toddler’s snack!
7. Dried Fruit
You can either make your own dried fruit in your oven or a dehydrator OR you can always grab a bag of dried fruit!
8. Homemade Muffins
One of the best things about making muffins is that it’s not much work and you can make it either sweet or savory!
9. Sandwich Cubes
If your toddler is going through a phase where they are refusing meals, you could trick them into making their sandwiches extra small like into cubes.
10. String Cheese
String cheese has about 7g of protein and is a great source of calcium which are essential nutrients for bone health!
11. Granola Bars
12. Fresh Fruits
Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals and they are high in fiber
Toddlers love sweet things and the best thing about fruits is that it’s sweet and nutritious. You can always add peanut butter which is high in protein and healthy fats with sliced apples to give your toddler a more well-rounded snack or meal.
13. Peanut Butter Crackers
Peanut butter crackers are some of my favorite snacks! You can find them just about any grocery store and they are perfect for on the go.
14. Danimals or GoGoSqueez
Danimals and GoGoSqueez are two favorites in the house. GoGoSqueeze claims that all of their fruit and vegetable pouches are nutritious, delicious, and made with nothing but real fruit and veggieZ.
15. Fresh Smoothie Blend
I love making fresh smoothies because I find it way more cost-efficient to buy bags of assorted frozen fruits while being able to customize smoothies so that my toddler isn’t always drinking the same flavored smoothies.
Another reason why I love making smoothies is that you can sneak in vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, or other veggies to add more nutrients.
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16. Fresh Vegetables
It might not be likely that your toddler will dive into a bowl of salad. But they sure might love some baby carrots, celery, or fresh broccoli with a healthy dip!
17. Fruit Popsicles
There are a lot of healthy options when it comes to popsicles that are made out of 100% fruit with no added sugar or artificial flavors. And giving toddlers popsicles while they are growing more teeth is one of the best soothing remedies.
Or a cheaper option would be to get yourself a popsicle mold and make your own popsicles out of anything your toddler likes.
18. Fruit Cups
Fruit cups are easy to pour into a suction bowl so that your toddler can easily eat and not make a huge mess. It also adds more nutrients to their diet along with creating healthy eating habits for the future.
19. Milk And Cereal
Milk and cereal can get pretty messy when a toddler eats them. And if your toddler isn’t at the age of eating cereal with milk in a bowl yet, you could put milk in a bottle and pour some cereal in a separate bowl or snack container.
20. Avocados
Whether it’s guacamole dip or avocado spread on a whole grain toast, avocados are filled with healthy fats for your growing toddler.
21. Scrambled Eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest and lean sources of protein which is why it’s on here twice!
22. Rice And Seaweed
A staple in my house is wrapping rice in seaweed. Seaweed is an excellent source of vitamin b12 and iodine!
23. Whole Grain Pretzels
24. Assorted Nuts
25. Carrots And Hummus
Final Thoughts
Hopefully this list of healthy snacks for toddlers gives you some ideas for your next grocery shopping trip.
As toddlers grow and develop each and every day, it’s so important to continue providing them with nutrient-dense foods to not only help them grow healthy and strong but also to establish a foundation for healthy eating.
