{"id":2981,"date":"2016-08-11T17:48:54","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T07:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/?p=2981"},"modified":"2016-08-11T18:24:55","modified_gmt":"2016-08-11T08:24:55","slug":"41-healthy-snack-ideas-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/41-healthy-snack-ideas-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"41 Super-Easy, Crazy-Fun Healthy Snack Ideas For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"41<\/p>\n

Before we get started, remember it’s enough to pack your child a healthy lunch that’s not fancy. It’s enough to throw a party with devilish treats galore. It’s enough to go on a picnic and make it easy rather than complex. And it’s enough to reach into the fridge and hand your child a banana.<\/p>\n

It’s enough.<\/p>\n

But this article\u00a0is for when you\u00a0find yourself wanting to do something a bit extra special. Perhaps you have a fussy eater. Perhaps\u00a0you’re transitioning your child to a\u00a0new, healthy food. Perhaps you simply want to have a bit of fun. And perhaps you want to show off a little.<\/p>\n

With respect to the limited time and diverse talent of Mums, Dads and carers all the world over, we\u00a0wanted to put together an extensive list of healthy snack ideas that are\u00a0super-easy and crazy-fun. We’ve served up the most amazing snacks for parties, picnics, school lunch boxes and home life. Will 41 ideas do?<\/p>\n

Parties<\/h2>\n

Who knew fruit could be so appealing? Move over fruit wands, how about\u00a0fruit rockets? And apples four ways: turtle, boat,\u00a0silly face and more turtle. Get some protein happening with cheeky cheese monsters and egg snowmen. Make finger food fun by putting it in a train. Crazy awesome.<\/p>\n

Just make sure you photograph the results, so you can\u00a0collate your colourful happy snaps after the party to create a collage you and your family\u00a0can treasure for years to come.\u00a0Here’s all the info you need\u00a0on\u00a0how to make a collage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Apples<\/strong> by Fun Themed Party Ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

2. Cheese Monsters<\/strong> by Double The Batch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

3. Fruit Rockets<\/strong> by Eats Amazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

4. Train Treats<\/strong> by Eats Amazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

5. Crunchy Apple Boats<\/strong> by Childhood 101<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

6. Flower Fruits<\/strong> by Mom Endeavors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

7. Sea Turtle Apples<\/strong> by Crafty Recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

8. Silly Face Fruit Bites<\/strong> by Country Living<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

9. Strawberry Choc Lady Bugs<\/strong> by The Soccer Mom Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

10. Crab Sandwich<\/strong> by Cute Food For Kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

11. Egg Snowman<\/strong> by Double The Batch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

Picnics<\/h2>\n

Bring a paper plate alive by creating a whole new world of food. The animal you choose is only limited by your imagination, but this cheat sheet below is ideal: butterflies, sailing boats,\u00a0dip faces – even a road trip.<\/p>\n

For something\u00a0even easier, cut your wholemeal sandwiches at home into teddy bear shapes, revealing the colourful goodness inside. Speaking of colour, who knew pizza could double as a rainbow? This recipe simply pops with colour and<\/em>\u00a0nutrition.<\/p>\n

12. Butterfly Quesadillas<\/strong> by Creative Kids Snacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

13. Teddy Bear Sandwich<\/strong>\u00a0by Kidsters Live Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

14. Pepper Boats<\/strong> by Eats Amazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

15. Rainbow Pizza<\/strong> by Gimme Delicous Food<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

16. Pita Road Trip<\/strong> by\u00a0How About Cookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

17. Dip Faces<\/strong> by Two Healthy Kitchens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

18. Apple Bugs<\/strong> by Eats Amazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

19. Chickie Eggs<\/strong> by Emily A Roach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

20. Halloween Oranges<\/strong> by My Fussy Eater<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

Home<\/h2>\n

Not all of us will\u00a0have the inclination\u00a0to whip these up\u00a0for after school snacks, but they’re super fun for those lazy weekends at home. Get the kids involved in the creative process and it’s like doing craft – but you actually get to eat it!<\/p>\n

We’re talking apple crabs, apple owls, cottage cheese sheep (aren’t they adorable?) and countless other arty designs. After something bigger than just a snack? Then why not opt for pirate porridge for breakfast or a pasta nest for\u00a0dinner? So much cute.<\/p>\n

And I reckon the teddy bear and owl toasts would disappear in two seconds flat.<\/p>\n

21. Apple Crab<\/strong>\u00a0by Crafty Recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

22. Apple Owl<\/strong> by Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

23. Fruit & Veg Caterpillar<\/strong> by Meet The Dubiens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

24. Cottage Sheep<\/strong> by The Kitchn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

25. Fruity Dolphins<\/strong> by Fun Meals 4 Kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

26. Egg Bunny<\/strong> by Natural New Age Mum<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

27. Nutella Koala<\/strong> by How About Cookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

28. Pineapple Bird<\/strong> by Kix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

29. Pasta Nest<\/strong> by Crafty Moods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

30. Pirate Porridge<\/strong> by How About Cookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

31. Teddy Bear Toast<\/strong> by Crafty Morning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

32. Owl Toast<\/strong> by Daisies & Pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

School<\/h2>\n

These bento boxes are so incredible, I reckon adults would even appreciate them. That storm trooper egg alone would have my husband\u00a0and his nerdy work mates talking for weeks.<\/p>\n

The wonderful thing about bento boxes for kids is the variety of foods they inspire. Throw in a few grapes, blueberries and some slices of cucumber and pineapple along with a cute cookie cutter sandwich and it’s\u00a0quite likely your child will return home with an empty lunch box.<\/p>\n

How\u00a0delicious does that mandarin look all of a sudden after becoming a cute snail? And those butterfly lolly bags full of healthier treats? I mean, what a way to make sure fruit is actually eaten!<\/p>\n

33. Star Wars Bento Box<\/strong> by Lunch Box Dad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

34. Sea Life\u00a0Bento Box<\/strong> by Kidsters Live Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

35. Robot Bento\u00a0Box<\/strong> by Eats Amazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

36. Beach Bento Box<\/strong> by Lunch Box Dad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

37. Heart Bento Box<\/strong> by How About Cookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

38. Chick Bento Box<\/strong> by How About Cookie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

39. Strawberry & Yogurt Bite<\/strong> by Glamour Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

40. Butterfly Bags<\/strong> by Juggling With Kids<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n

41. Snail Orange<\/strong> by Emily A Roach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Healthy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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