Most parents will admit that the thought of whipping together interesting snacks for kids can put one into a dilemma. While feeding kids healthy and delicious snacks is essential during the day, we often find that hours in the day aren’t enough to create treats for wee ones. However, snacking is one the best ways to curb hunger among kids in between meals. Kids can often get irritable, and not having enough food in the tummy can make them all the more cranky.

Creating tasty snacks for your little curb does not have to be as complex as solving a Rubik’s cube. Making the perfect yet easy snacks for kids just calls for the right inspiration and some preparation. A few creative ideas and you can turn the most boring snacks interesting to immediately satiate the taste buds of your young ones. What’s more? These snacks are extremely healthy. To make your easy snacks, here are a few simple, healthy snack options for kids.

• Apple and peanut butter sandwich: Apple with peanut butter is one of the classic recipes that most parents swear by. This is also one of the healthiest options for young hungry tummies. The snack can be prepared within no time and does not even require major preps. All you must do is chop one big apple into thin circular slices and spread some generous dollops of peanut butter in between to make a sandwich. As an alternative, you can also use peanut butter as a dip over spreading it on the apple slices. This easy snack of apple and peanut butter comes with a great dose of proteins and fiber. Moreover, it does a tremendous job at providing the tiny tot with the high levels of energy needed through the day.
• Baked sweet potato fries : Who does not love sweet potatoes? From the young to the old, most people love gorging on these vegetable roots. This easy snack recipe is especially bound to be a hit among kids who cannot get enough of the popular unhealthy French fries. Baked sweet potato fries can be prepared quickly, and you must begin by slicing the potatoes in long finger-sized strips. Toss the potatoes in a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Follow this by spreading the fries on a baking sheet and roasting them in an oven preheated to 400 degrees. Let the fries turn crispy and watch as your kids devour these healthy fries.
• Spiced roasted pumpkin seeds : Yet another easy recipe for kids, spiced roasted pumpkin seeds are also great for the adults in your home. Pumpkin is an extremely healthy vegetable, and its seeds are also generous in providing the body with iron, zinc, and mineral. The seeds are crunchy to much on and thus are great for even when you are on the go. All you have to do is roast some dried pumpkin seeds in the oven and sprinkle them with some mild spices. If the spice does not go down well with your kids, you can also try tossing the pumpkin seeds in some honey or maple syrup. Either way, this easy snack is delicious!
• Delicious melon pops: Most parents are concerned about their kids not eating too much of fruits. However, the melon pops are an easy snack that will ensure that your kids happily have their share of fruits. To begin making this snack, skew on blocks of melon and drizzle some coconut shredding. The snack is tasty and comes loaded with nutrition. If you’re looking to treat your kids with a dash of cool treats, you can also let the pops freeze.
• Blueberry yogurt bites : If your kids love popping blueberry into their mouths, the blueberry yogurt bites are perfect. Blueberries are abundant in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, while the yogurt brings great dairy goodness. To make this fantastic easy snack, coat some fresh blueberries in a flavored yogurt of your kid’s choice. Place the coated blueberries on a backing sheet and let them freeze until firm.
• Pretzel sticks and cheese : Cheese is extremely yummy, and kids love it! Moreover, pretzels are delicious too, and the combination of these two ingredients is drool-worthy. This easy snack can be made using the pretzel sticks to hold the cubed cheese. Pierce each cube with a pretzel stick and you are good to go!

These easy snacks are not only nutritious but look and taste good. Thus, no matter how busy your day is going to be, your kids will always enjoy the most fantastic snack time meals.