healthy summer snacks for kids
Summer is coming up, which means your kids are going to be home all day long begging you for snacks. I get it. They're hopefully running around outside working up an appetite and need to refuel before they get back out there.
You could stock up on packaged snacks from the grocery store, but that gets expensive, and often contains questionable ingredients. Instead, consider spending an hour in the kitchen along with your kids preparing a snack that's at least somewhat healthy, delicious, and filling.
I've rounded up 16 refreshing summer options for healthy snacks you can make at home with your kids and enjoy in the warm weather!
Cookies & Bars
We love - LOVE - cookies in this house. The only problem is, when I make them, we can't help but eat them by the handful. I've been on the lookout for healthier cookie and dessert options, so we can all enjoy them to our heart's content.
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by Evolving Table
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars by Delicious Meets Healthy
Healthy Banana and Oatmeal Cookies by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Peanut Butter Banana Brownies (Vegan) by Recipes from a Pantry
Ice Pops
Ah, ice pops. The quintessential summer treat. I love that you can pack fruits and vegetables into these delightful snacks and the kids still think they're getting away with having ice cream every day. We just make sure to eat our outside - these sure can get messy!
Healthy Sugar-Free Cherry Lime Ice Pops by Everyday Eileen
Date Sweetened Creamy Vegan Fudgesicles by Allergy Free Alaska
Strawberry Lemonade Ice Pops by Courtney's Sweets
Patriotic Fruit Bars by Healthy Happy Thrifty Family
Blueberry Peach Popsicle by Delicious On A Dime
Fruit and Yogurt Snacks
When the weather gets hot, especially here in Florida, I crave something refreshing and sweet - and so do my kids! These snacks are a fun twist on a fruit salad or a plate of cut-up fruit so the kids don't get bored with healthy eats.
Breakfast Frozen Yogurt Bark by Curry Trail
Strawberry Ladybugs by Crayons & Cravings
Healthy Snickers Ice Cream Bites by Rhian's Recipes
No-Churn Healthy Strawberry Ice Cream by From Play Dates to Parties
Frozen Yogurt Cupcake Bites with Strawberry Hearts by For the Love of Food
Homemade Dole Whip by A Few Shortcuts
Fruit Summer Rolls with Vanilla Yogurt Dip by Veggie Desserts
Protein
We love protein! It keeps us nice and full and fuels our bodies for long days of playing outside. My kids do drink high-protein shakes for breakfast every morning, but I love to mix it up, too!
5 Protein Snacks (Donuts, Waffles, Smoothie, Energy Balls, and Mug Cake)
No Bake Granola Bites by Sugar, Spice, and Family Life
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Hope you enjoy these! Happy snacking!
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