Healthy Kids, After School Snacks

Have you ever picked up your kids from school and they go straight to the kitchen for something to eat? It is very likely that this happens; after a long day at work, children look for something to regain their energy. To keep your kids healthy, there is nothing better than preparing some snacks that are nutritious and also leave room for their meals. Children will need fewer snacks as they grow, but it should not be surprising that they want to eat something after school. Especially because the time they have lunch can be early, and even more so if they expended their energy on a sports activity before leaving. It may also happen that your children are the type who usually attend other activities, such as dance, music, painting, etc., before going home for a meal, so it is natural for them to be hungry. The best way to raise healthy and strong children is to educate them to be their own guides regarding the foods they can eat, so they do not only opt for sweet or unhealthy snacks. Knowing Their Schedules First, we need to put ourselves in our children's shoes and keep in mind the times when they eat. It is always beneficial that they do not leave the house without having breakfast; it is the most important meal and provides them with energy to start the day. Then think about the mid-morning snack, whether they take a lunch prepared by you or buy something at school, and finally, the lunchtime. How long do your kids go without food from lunch until dinner? Having this answer will help you understand how hungry your children might be after school.   Create a List of Healthy Options To keep your kids healthy, make sure they consume nutritious snacks; there are many options you can choose from to provide them with a wide variety throughout the week. It’s important to know that chips are not forbidden, but they are not the most ideal and healthy option and do not provide nutrients for their bodies. You can include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; seasonal ones will look better in color and taste. Cereal bars are also a good option.   Make Your Own Snacks What kids look for in the kitchen are things that are easily accessible and practical. Therefore, it is best to have snacks on hand that you can make yourself and that are nutritious enough. You can make mini ham paninis with vegetables like tomato or bell pepper, carrot and jicama sticks, fruit skewers with a bit of honey, quesadillas with whole wheat tortillas, or even a milkshake works very well because they love it. The best strategy: leave prepared snacks within reach. When people are hungry, they eat the first thing in front of them or what requires no effort, so it's better for them to have a healthy menu on hand. So don’t worry, follow these tips and you will notice a difference in your children's eating habits, and to help you even more with this, we have incredible recipe ideas for you to start taking care of your family and have healthy kids as soon as possible.   Incredible Cooking Recipes   Piano Sandwich. A delicious, nutritious, and fun sandwich that you can prepare for your kids. See recipe here Sausage Octopuses. A snack for vacations, for a picnic, or for your little ones' lunchbox. See recipe here Fruit Ice Cubes. This recipe is for kids to eat fruit in a more fun way. You can put them in water. See recipe here Nutella Sushi. This delicious snack is tasty and entertaining for kids. You can prepare it with any ingredients you think of like cream cheese, jam, hummus, etc. See recipe here Yogurt Popsicles. Thinking about saving money, you can use your creativity when you only have yogurt at home. See recipe here Mickey Quesadillas. Delicious quesadillas ideal for your little ones' snack!!! See recipe here Sailboat. This sailboat recipe is very nutritious and easy to prepare. It contains the ingredients of a sandwich but for kids, it's fantastic because they see a sailboat instead of just food. Make it for them and you'll see how much they love it! See recipe here Fruit Freezes. For hot days or as a dessert, you can try delicious fruit freezes, which are healthy and tasty. See recipe here Fruit Skewers. Simple fruit skewers that are perfect for children's parties and are healthy. See recipe here If you want to see all the recipes we have for kids, click here