snack ideas for preschoolers
overview
preschool-age children tend to go through phases of picky eating. don't force your child to eat. instead, try to offer a variety of fun, nutritious choices.
try these creative snack ideas. your child may enjoy them even more if you let your child make them.
- ants on a log. fill a celery stick with peanut butter. sprinkle raisins on top.
- pretzel pops. put a cube of cheese on a pretzel stick.
- mini pizza. halve an english muffin, spread pizza sauce on top, and sprinkle with cheese. bake at 180 °c (350 °f) until cheese melts.
- bagel bites. slice flavoured bagels thin, like coins, and place on a baking sheet. spray them lightly with olive oil. bake at 200 °c (400 °f) for 10 minutes.
- fruit milkshake. blend together ½ cup (125 ml) strawberry or vanilla yogurt, ½ cup (125 ml) frozen strawberries (without added sugar), and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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