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Whether you are a daycare provider prepping for snack time or a parent packing your child’s lunch box, finding snacks that are safe and healthy for all kids is near impossible. Not to mention expensive grocery store prices for specialty items and children’s foods. Lucky for you, WeeCare has done the work to put together a list of quick and easy non-allergenic snacks all kids can enjoy together.
Coconut Milk Yogurt with Berries
Creamy coconut milk yogurt can be found at any grocery store. Pair this with some fresh strawberries and blueberries to create a snack every child (and parent) will love. Parents can even serve this snack as a breakfast option for their child. Add some dark chocolate pieces and honey to make this a real treat!
Homemade Apple Chips
Steer clear of regular potato chips and pretzels with this healthy homemade apple chips recipe. The perk of this recipe is a dehydrator is not necessary to get the apples nice and crisp. Keep an eye on your oven so the apples do not over cook, and then sprinkle some cinnamon over top to add a nice spiced flavor.
Nut-Free Trail Mix
Trail Mix is a staple “easy” snack everyone falls back to. The only problem is most trail mixes include nuts that are not safe for every child. In order to stay away from aggravating nut allergies with your kids, use this trail mix recipe! Since trail mix without nuts is so hard to find, making your own solves the problem! All ingredients can be found at the grocery store, and all you have to do is dump everything in a bowl, mix it up, and package in individual servings.
Hummus with Fresh Vegetable Dippers
This gluten free and vegan option hummus is a perfect snack to match with freshly cut vegetables. Use this recipe to make the hummus and enjoy watching your kids eat healthy during snack time. Keep in mind kids may also have an allergy to sesame, so the tahini in this recipe may have to be left out. Although don’t sweat about the flavor tasting different! Dried tomatoes, olives, etc. can be added to give the dip the kick of flavor it needs.
Nut-Free Granola Bars
Looking for an easy hand-held snack for kids? Look no further! These nut-free granola bars are perfect for kids on the go and those that make a big mess during snack time. This recipe can be customized to include whatever ingredients your students love while still being healthy and non-allergenic.
Oatmeal Berry Cookies
No doubt your kids will love this one. Who doesn’t love cookies! This recipe is for the kids who have been extra good at daycare and deserve a special treat. These cookies will satisfy your kids' sweet tooth while also being safe and healthy for everyone to enjoy. Make them extra special by dipping the cookies in dark chocolate or drizzling it over top.
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Have a little extra time today to prepare for snack time? Make this gluten-free banana bread and your kids will surely go bananas for it. Chocolate chips can be added to the bread before baking to give the recipe an added sweet element.
All seven of these recipes can be made ahead of time and either refrigerated or frozen till a later date. Don’t stress about snack time anymore with all of these delicious recipes!
