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When your kids get hungry, you probably make snacks to satisfy them until lunch or dinnertime. However, many processed snacks contain too much extra fat, calories, and sugar. Here are several tasty and nutritious options to keep your hungry kids healthy and satisfied during snacktime.

A Guide to Nutritious Children's Snacks

1. Nut Butters

Peanut, almond, and cashew butters have a smooth texture and slight sweetness that kids usually find appetizing. These also provide an excellent source of healthy fats and protein, which can help your child's body build and repair tissues while promoting a healthy weight.

Nut butters are versatile and easy to incorporate into a variety of snacks that are great before or after lunch or dinner. For instance, you might use them to blend heartier smoothies, combine them with Greek yogurt to create a delicious dip for sliced fruit, or spread them onto banana chunks or apple wedges.

2. Hummus & Veggies

Hummus is a dip made from chickpeas, which are rich in protein and dietary fiber. In addition to assisting with building and repairing tissues, protein can provide your child's body with energy while supporting bone and heart health. Dietary fiber helps regulate the digestive system, control blood sugar levels, and prevent weight gain. Serve hummus with sugar snap peas, carrots, and celery sticks for dipping to provide your kids with an extra dose of vitamins and minerals. 

3. Chips & Salsa

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Salsa contains tomatoes and jalapenos combined with garlic, onions, and cilantro. It is often fat-free and low-calorie, helping kids maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can fight disease-causing free radicals in the body to prevent illness and help your child recover from infections. Consider serving salsa with multi-grain chips, which are rich in fiber, to make this snack even more nutritious. 

4. Fruit & Apples

Cheeses such as mozzarella, cheddar, and gouda are mild in flavor and often loved by children. They also provide your kids with a protein boost and, since cheese contains calcium, help build strong bones and teeth. You can serve cheese slices or cubes with apple or pear wedges, which balance the milky and slightly pungent cheese flavors while offering a boost of vitamin C. 

 

When you need healthy snacks for your kids, contact Cita's Salsa & Kitchen in Dallas, TX. This Latina-owned company provides small batch salsa made with fresh and nutritious ingredients to customers throughout the region. Call (972) 863-9725 to place an order for salsa by the bottle, or visit the website to learn more about their Mexican cuisine and Texas comfort food served for lunch and dinner.

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