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Archives",{"total":123,"page":124,"nextPage":125,"prevPage":17,"totalPages":125,"content":126},17,1,2,[127,182,277,319,385,529,617,742,847,886,968,1007],{"id":128,"title":129,"slug":130,"link":131,"uri":132,"date":133,"modified":134,"content":135,"featuredImageForMobile":136,"featuredImage":143,"categories":150,"tags":156,"author":159,"seo":173,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDo0OTYx","15 Peanut-Free Snacks for Kids","15-peanut-free-snack-ideas","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/15-peanut-free-snack-ideas/","/blog/15-peanut-free-snack-ideas/","2024-10-15T09:36:45","2024-10-15T13:39:08","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids are always on the move, and from time to time, they need an extra energy boost to keep them both fueled up and filled up on all right nutrients. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, since \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-food-allergies-part-1/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major allergens\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like peanuts and tree nuts are often off-limits at schools or summer camps, your kids’ favorite pick-me-ups often need to be \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school-safe, peanut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what’s a hungry snacker to do? Get creative! We’ve rounded up 15 ideas for \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanut-free snacks for school\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy-friendly snacks \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are nutrient-packed, portable and peanut-free, offering your kids an energy boost with a nutritional kick.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Ca class=\"btn tw-min-h-[41px] md:tw-min-h-[45px] md:tw-bg-nl-blue-200 md:hover:tw-bg-nl-blue-600 md:focus:tw-bg-nl-blue-600 md:tw-text-nl-green-100 tw-mb-2 md:tw-font-bold\" href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">Shop Peanut-Free Snacks\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Our 15 Favorite Peanut-Free Snacks for Kids\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>1. Greek Yogurt\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18286 size-medium\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nut-free-snacks-in-text-1-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"peanut-free snacks | Nurture Life\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nut-free-snacks-in-text-1-227x300.jpg 227w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nut-free-snacks-in-text-1.jpg 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, grocery stores are full of options for this tasty delight. Top with fresh fruit or low-sugar granola or eat it plain. This \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://usa.fage/yogurts/fage-total-plain\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium-rich treat\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packs about 15 grams of protein in a one-cup serving.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack this nutritional food in your child’s lunch for a great snack on the go, but watch out for excessive sugars and other preservatives if you’re concerned about nutrition. Keep in mind that this is one peanut-free snack that kids might not like on its own, so make sure you have toppings on hand (no peanuts!) to minimize the tangy flavor. However, your kids will get probiotic cultures that are great for gut health along with an assortment of other nutritious ingredients with this excellent option.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>2. Homemade Trail Mix\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a zip-close bag or easy-open Tupperware, simply combine raisins (or your child’s favorite dried fruit), seeds such as sunflower, pumpkin or roasted soybeans, and whole grain cereals. Shake it up to mix!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the quintessential on-the-go snack, and it couldn’t be easier to make. If you have an extra five minutes, you have time to prepare this peanut-free snack. Better yet, bring your kids into the preparation process — they’ll love choosing their own ingredients for this personalized and yummy treat. Perfect for road trips, movie nights and backyard camping, trail mix is an easy win for picky eaters and those that love experimenting with different flavors and tastes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>3. Strawberry-Topped Brown Rice Cakes\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19023 size-medium\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rice-cakes-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-cropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"rice cakes with cream cheese and strawberries\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rice-cakes-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rice-cakes-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rice-cakes-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/rice-cakes-with-cream-cheese-and-strawberries-cropped.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schmear some cream cheese over brown rice cakes and top with sliced strawberries for a light yet filling snack that your kid can take on the go.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While plain rice cakes won’t be winning taste awards with your kids anytime soon, this is one of those peanut-free snacks that gets better when you use them as a base. Add bananas and other fruits to plain rice cakes, or start with flavored ones and mix and match with items you have around the house. A little parmesan cheese can give them a savory taste, or stick with strawberries and a little honey for some sweet.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>4. Air-Popped Popcorn\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High in fiber, this munchable snack rarely fails the kid test. Add seasoning for extra flavor, or get creative with coconut oil or cinnamon. For a ready-made popcorn option, try \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.boomchickapop.com/ready-eat-popcorn\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angie’s Boom Chicka Pop\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don’t have an air popper, you can actually make your own popcorn in a brown paper bag — minus all the chemicals that go into one of those pre-prepared microwave poppers. Just pour 1/3 cup of popcorn into a brown lunch bag, sealing the bag by folding the top over twice. Cook at full power for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until the pops slow down to about two seconds between pops.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>5. String Cheese\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack some protein plus calcium with this kid-favorite snack, which works well on its own, paired with an apple or as a lunch addition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that most kids love cheese, but the problem is that most cheesy snacks aren’t particularly healthy. Pizza, cheeseburgers and the like might be a favorite peanut-free snack for kids, but string cheese represents a healthier, better way to get your kids the cheese they crave. Nutritious and yummy, string cheese makes a great snack, and it can also form the basis of fun treats like cheese and tomato mushrooms, cheese and watermelon skewers or ham and cheese sushi.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>6. Whole Grain Crackers With Spread\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grain crackers are the perfect vehicle for a variety of fun spreads, like whole-fruit jam, sunflower seed butter or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another peanut butter alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Another tasty topping idea for these \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: cottage cheese paired with jam or fresh blueberries.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your kids won’t likely raid the pantry for whole-grain crackers on their own, breaking out the jams, fresh fruit and other toppings creates a world of wonder and options for hungry kids. Allowing them to mix and match their favorite toppings is a great way to get your kids to think about what flavors and tastes go together. As long as you limit them to healthy ingredients, you’ll avoid the refined flours, oils and sugars that are common in most kids’ snacks.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>7. Avocado Toast\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer mashed avocados on whole wheat toast and sprinkle with a touch of pepper. Avocados are especially high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the avocado goes down, don’t forget to sprinkle on your kids’ favorite peanut-free toppings. Diced tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, bell peppers, red onions, chives, cucumber and feta cheese can add additional fun to this easy-to-make snack. To take things up a notch, break out the cookie cutters to create fun and interesting shapes. Bake at 425 degrees to avoid mucking up the edges in the toaster.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>8. Crunchy Veggies With Hummus\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get creative with a colorful combo of sugar snap peas, sliced cucumbers, sliced carrots and jicama sticks with hummus for dipping. The complex carbohydrates in these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-kid-friendly-vegetables-picky-eaters/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly vegetables\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a steady stream of energy, while the chickpeas and tahini in the hummus give your kid an iron boost.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Younger kids will love how this snack is perfectly portioned for their small hands, and dipping gives your kids something to do while getting the nutrition that they need. Instead of veggies, try cutting strips of bread and spreading the hummus directly on toast for a protein and fiber 1-2 punch. Keep in mind that some kids have allergies to tahini and chickpeas, though it’s not common.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>9. Vegetable Chips\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggies sliced, seasoned and popped in the oven make perfectly crispy, crunchy pea\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Looking to save time? Many conventional grocery stores now carry several pre-packaged variations! To get the best one, compare nutrition labels and choose an option with lower sodium.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even more nutritious value, look for root veggies that are high in folate, vitamin C, beta carotene, antioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber. Yucca, sweet potato, turnip, rutabaga, golden beet, parsnip, russet potato and red beets are all excellent options and can be easily found at your local grocery store. Wash, peel and slice them thin, then bake on a cookie sheet with salt at 400 degrees for about half an hour. The slices should be dry and crispy, not burned.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>10. Allergy-Friendly Fruit Bites\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19025 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fruit-bites-cropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"fruit bites\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fruit-bites-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fruit-bites-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fruit-bites-cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fruit-bites-cropped.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fresh fruit in the fridge? You can still load up your kid’s lunchbox with the same vitamin-rich goodness! \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/new-menu-school-safe-snacks/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s perfectlyfree Fruit Bites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and they offer a ½ serving of fruit in each packet. Made without any of the Big 8 allergens, they’re \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy-friendly snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are school-safe and naturally delectable.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When shopping for fruit snacks, be careful of other options that may be loaded with preservatives and sugar, which can spike your kids’ energy levels and then send them crashing an hour later. Many are also low on valuable nutrition, so while your kids may enjoy them, it’s not doing much to help their growing bodies and minds. Instead, look for fruit snacks that have no artificial flavors, colors or ingredients.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>11. Fresh Berry Mix\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw together some strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, and you’ll have a juicy-sweet combination high in antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C and vitamin E.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top with whipped cream for an easy dessert and snack idea if the berries themselves aren’t doing the trick; you can also mix it all together with sugar and lemon juice. Grab some small plastic cups for serving, or toss them in the fridge if you’re preparing them for a future time. But don’t wait too long — these berry mix cups will only last a day or two in the fridge, after which they’ll start to lose flavor as well as their enticing look.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>12. Banana Popsicles\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas make great frozen treats! Simply cut a full banana in half, stick in a popsicle stick, coat in your kid’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite peanut butter alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dip in toppings like coconut or sunflower seeds. Stick each popsicle in the freezer for a few hours and enjoy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part is that this peanut-free snack is easy to make and it seems like a dessert. However, if you add cocoa and avocado, you’ve got a healthy banana fudgesicle with no added sugar. Just grab ripe bananas, avocado, your favorite peanut-free butter, cocoa and (non-dairy) milk and blend together. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer. That’s it!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>13. Apple Chips\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crunchy treat, apples are high in vitamin A (a powerful antioxidant) as well as vitamin B and fiber. These homemade \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/apple-chips/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apple chips\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay crispy all day, making them a great grab-and-go option for \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanut-free snacks for school\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids that have texture issues will love these crispy and crunchy apple chips as most cooked fruit can come off as mushy or slimy — but you’ll need to ensure that each slice is consistent. Too thin and you’ll risk burning it during baking. Too thick and some of your chips might end up undercooked. When you’re ready, arrange the slices on a rack and sprinkle on cinnamon and some sugar. Bake for 8 hours at 170 degrees or until lightly browned and the edges start to shrivel up.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>14. Whole-Fruit Leathers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy, portable and perfect for kids on the go, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Stretch-Island-Leather-Snacks-Variety/dp/B001CTO0YA\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these convenient \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/a> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer an energy lift without the preservatives that are found in most conventional brands.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any leftover fruit kicking about your kitchen, whole-fruit leathers is an easy way to create yummy peanut-free snacks for your kids while using up odds and ends. They won’t have the preservatives and sugar of store-bought brands, but they’re just as delicious. Even if you don’t own a dehydrator, your oven can do the job — just remember that you’re drying out the fruit, not cooking it.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>15. Red and Green Grapes\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High in antioxidants, grapes are one of the ultimate \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergy-friendly snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to take on the go. In warmer months, pop them in the freezer for a few hours for a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cool, refreshing twist\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite possibly the original easy snack, red and green grapes are healthy, delicious and go well with just about anything. However, make sure to supervise your kids while eating — grapes can cause choking in kids under the age of four, though you can always cut them into smaller pieces.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Tips for Choosing Peanut-Free Snacks\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">When selecting peanut-free snacks, it’s important to be mindful of both the ingredients and the potential for cross-contamination. Here are some helpful tips to guide you:\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Read labels carefully:\u003C/strong> Always check the ingredient list for any mention of peanuts, peanut oil, or other peanut derivatives. Be aware that “may contain” statements indicate a risk of cross-contamination.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Look for certified peanut-free products:\u003C/strong> Several organizations offer certification programs for peanut-free products. Look for labels from reputable organizations like the National Peanut Board or the Snack Safe program.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Choose whole foods:\u003C/strong> Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are naturally peanut-free and packed with essential nutrients.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Get creative with homemade snacks:\u003C/strong> Making your own snacks allows you to control the ingredients and ensure they are peanut-free. Try simple options like fruit skewers, yogurt parfaits, or veggie sticks with hummus.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Pack safe snacks for school and outings:\u003C/strong> Prepare peanut-free lunches and snacks for your child to take to school or on outings. Include items like sandwiches, wraps, salads, and individually packaged snacks.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Communicate with others:\u003C/strong> Inform caregivers, teachers, and friends about your child’s peanut allergy and provide them with a list of safe snacks.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Be aware of potential cross-contamination:\u003C/strong> Avoid foods that are processed in facilities that also handle peanuts. Opt for dedicated peanut-free production lines whenever possible.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Choose trusted brands:\u003C/strong> Research brands that are known for their commitment to peanut-free production and allergen awareness.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">\u003Cstrong>Always double-check:\u003C/strong> When in doubt, it’s always best to err on the side of caution and double-check with the manufacturer or restaurant about the presence of peanuts or potential cross-contamination.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp class=\"mb-2 last:mb-0\">By following these tips, you can ensure that your child enjoys a variety of delicious and safe snacks while managing their peanut allergy.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Find Your Favorite Peanut-Free Snacks\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanut-free snacks for school \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are still healthy, convenient and kid-friendly can be challenging. Use this list as a starting point for quick, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut-free snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between meals. Looking for even more kid-friendly snacks? Check out our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-snack-ideas-playdates/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snack ideas for playdates\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we understand the importance of providing safe and delicious food options for children with peanut allergies. That’s why all of our meals and snacks are proudly peanut-free, ensuring that your little ones can enjoy a worry-free eating experience.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Ready to experience the convenience and peace of mind that Nurture Life offers? Sign up for delivery today and let us take care of the mealtime worries, so you can focus on what matters most – spending quality time with your family.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30603 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/15-peanut-free-snack-ideas/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"15 Peanut-Free Snacks for Kids\",\n  \"description\": \"So what’s a hungry snacker to do? 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Our list of allergy-friendly snacks gives easy ideas for making or shopping for easy, nutritious school-safe snacks.",{"sourceUrl":177,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nut-free-snacks-header.jpg","2024-10-15T09:36:45+00:00","2024-10-15T13:39:08+00:00","PostTypeSEO","Post",{"id":183,"title":184,"slug":185,"link":186,"uri":187,"date":188,"modified":189,"content":190,"featuredImageForMobile":191,"featuredImage":195,"categories":201,"tags":208,"author":261,"seo":271,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoyMDgzNw==","Introducing Mighty Bites: Cookie Taste. WAY Better Nutrition.","mighty-bites-kids-snacks","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/mighty-bites-kids-snacks/","/blog/mighty-bites-kids-snacks/","2021-05-07T00:48:38","2024-08-08T20:07:13","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids love snacks, and that’s a fact. So we made the ultimate snack—Mighty Bites! These fun-sized bites taste like cookies but have WAY better nutrition. Way less added sugar. Only the most wholesome ingredients. And they come in four delicious, naturally sweet flavors. Whether for a quick breakfast, an easy snack or a satisfying dessert, your little one is going to love Mighty Bites.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Mighty Bites?\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mighty Bites taste as delicious as a cookie, but they’re made with only the good stuff. Each fun-sized ball of cookie goodness features real, clean ingredients including:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cb>Organic whole grain oats\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a punch of fiber, vitamins and minerals\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cb>Sunflower seed butter\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide that delightfully chewy cookie dough texture along with a helping of protein and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/faqs-healthy-fats-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy fats\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cb>Chickpeas\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> smoothly blended into the “dough” for \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/plant-based-protein-ideas-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plant-based protein\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and extra fiber\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cb>Dried fruit\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for that naturally sweet taste without all the added sugar\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importantly, all Mighty Bite flavors are completely peanut-free and tree nut-free, making them an easy, allergy-friendly option to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/back-to-school-lunchboxes-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pack up in a school lunchbox\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Delicious Flavors\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve got four delectable flavors of Mighty Bites on the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life menu\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plus a combo pack that combines two chocolate favorites: Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate. All flavors rely on natural, plant-based sources of protein—never any protein isolates or artificial protein powders.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate Chip\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20838\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate chip mighty bites | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-chocolate-chip.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capturing that classic chocolate chip cookie taste, Chocolate Chip Mighty Bites are a definite crowd pleaser, even for \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-picky-eaters/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who might be hesitant to try anything new. They serve up the familiar flavors your kids love but have \u003C/span>\u003Cb>78% less sugar than the leading brands!\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Chocolate\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20839\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"double chocolate mighty bites | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-double-chocolate.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice the chocolate may taste decadent, but this flavor is still built on the same balanced ingredients. Like the regular Chocolate Chip, these Mighty Bites have 78% less sugar than leading brands. They’re so rich and delicious that you may find yourself sneaking a couple, too—we know\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal Raisin \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20840\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"oatmeal raisin | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-oatmeal-raisin.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like a perfectly chunky and chewy spoonful of homemade oatmeal raisin cookie dough, these fun-sized bites have \u003C/span>\u003Cb>0 grams of added sugar\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They’re still sweet enough for your little one to love, though, thanks to the smattering of naturally sweet raisins. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snickerdoodle\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20841\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"snickerdoodle mighty bites | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bites-snickerdoodle-Square.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed with the feel-good flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, these Mighty Bites need no extra sugar to pass your kids’ taste test! Like our Oatmeal Raisin Mighty Bites, this cinnamony flavor has 0 grams of added sugar—instead putting real, wholesome ingredients front and center.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Family’s New Favorite Go-To Snack\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’re so excited for your kids to try these naturally sweet treats, and we’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or feedback, please send us a message at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We’d also love to see those wide-eyed cookie dough smiles wherever you share on social media—tag us @nurturelife!\u003C/span>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/mighty-bites-kids-snacks/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Introducing Mighty Bites: Cookie Taste. WAY Better Nutrition.\",\n  \"description\": \"Kids love snacks, and that’s a fact. So we made the ultimate snack—Mighty Bites! These fun-sized bites taste like cookies but have WAY better nutrition. Way less added sugar. Only the most wholesome ingredients. And they come in four delicious, naturally sweet flavors. 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Learn more about these sweetly satisfying treats.",{"sourceUrl":228,"__typename":140},"2021-05-07T00:48:38+00:00","2024-08-08T20:07:13+00:00",{"id":278,"title":279,"slug":280,"link":281,"uri":282,"date":283,"modified":284,"content":285,"featuredImageForMobile":286,"featuredImage":287,"categories":293,"tags":299,"author":301,"seo":312,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxMjI4Mw==","Creative, Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids","creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids/","/blog/creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids/","2021-02-08T13:23:30","2024-08-12T12:21:08","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full of cards, flowers and sweet treats, Valentine’s Day is an exciting holiday for children of all ages. Our roundup of \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day crafts for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you spread the festive love—and show your little ones that the most thoughtful expressions come straight from the heart! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cute Valentine’s Day Cards and Gifts\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://sweetandsimpleliving.com/diy-felt-heart-craft-idea-sewing-required/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No Sew Heart Pillow\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This easy craft requires just two pieces of felt and some stuffing, such as craft cotton fill, old towels or even crumpled newspaper. All you have to do is cut out two matching hearts, trim 1-inch strips all the way around the edges and then tie them together!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simplefunforkids.com/super-simple-heart-picture-frame-craft.html/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heart-Shaped Cardboard Picture Frame\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18285 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day craft for kids \" width=\"736\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg 736w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an empty box laying around? Turn it into a DIY picture frame! Cut out a heart from one side of the box (Nurture Life boxes are perfect for this and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/easy-cardboard-box-crafts-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other kid-friendly cardboard crafts)\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and then encourage your little ones to bedazzle them to their hearts’ content. Markers, glitter, ribbon, paint, buttons, plastic jewels…encourage your kids’ imagination with whatever you happen to have around the house.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Animal-Themed Be-My-Valentine Cards\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals are always a hit, and there are plenty of cute, love-themed animal idioms to draw from. Work with your little ones to adapt the following phrases into adorable Valentine’s Day cards that are perfect to share with family members, classmates and friends:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://preschoolinspirations.com/valentines-day-preschool-heart-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper “Puppy Love” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2018/01/paper-doily-love-bird-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doily “Love Bird” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/handprint-bee-mine-valentine-day-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handprint “Bee Mine” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.momtastic.com/family/diy-for-moms/175375-love-bug-valentines-day-card-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart “Love Bug” Cards\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade Valentine’s Day Decorations\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for children of all ages, these handmade \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day crafts for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will adorn your home with touches of love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/valentine-kid-craft-thumbprint-heart-jars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thumbprint Heart Jars\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thumbprint heart jars double as Valentine’s Day decorations and precious keepsakes for parents, grandparents and caregivers. Paint mason jars red, white or pink and then form a simple heart shape from two overlapping thumbprints in a contrasting color. For even more family fun, mask up and take an excursion around the neighborhood (or to the local flower shop) to fill your vases with your kids’ favorite blooms!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://twomenandatruck.com/blog/2016/01/25/valentines-day-crafts-in-4-steps-or-less/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper Heart Door Wreath\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy some Valentine’s themed paper from a craft store (or use thicker wrapping paper from your at-home stash) and let your little ones cut out hearts of various sizes and shapes. Glue the hearts onto cardboard, wire or foam backing and top it off with a cute ribbon hanger.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.craftymorning.com/coffee-filter-heart-garland-valentines-day/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coffee Filter Heart Garland\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love is literally in the air with these quick and easy heart garlands! Have your kids draw on white coffee filters, cut them into heart shapes and then string them together with ribbon to hang over doorways, banisters or walls.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://artscrackers.com/2017/02/09/easy-valentines-day-collage-hearts-art-activity/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine’s Day Collage Hearts\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to hands-on fun, this craft activity will get your family talking. Use old magazines and newspapers to cut out words and images that represent love. As you each build your own “love collage,” discuss what love means to you, name specific things that you love about each other and brainstorm ways to show your appreciation to those you love most.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafty \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day Snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holidays bring out the foodie in all of us, and these crafty \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are both fun and nutritious.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.sippycupmom.com/valentine-tic-tac-toe-snack-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Snack Craft\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s okay to play with your food with this tic-tac-toe snack craft! Using only candy hearts and graham crackers, you can create a yummy game that’s entertaining for little ones to make, play and eat. For a still festive but more health-conscious twist, substitute whole wheat graham crackers and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/7-red-fruits-veggies-love/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bright red fruits and veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (We like playing strawberries against raspberries!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.the36thavenue.com/valentines-and-free-printable/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">“Apple of My Eye” Apples\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no better way to say “You’re the apple of my eye” than with real apples. Print out these charming labels (or have your kids design their own) and stick them on whole apples or a packet of squeezable all-fruit applesauce.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not big on apples? These punny Valentine’s Day labels work great for other healthy snacks too:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I’m going \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bananas\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over you.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I’m \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nuts\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about you.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We make a great \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pear\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I love you \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cherry \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more yummy holiday treat ideas, check out these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 wholesome \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day may be known as a romantic holiday, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to discuss, express and share love as a family. With these \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine’s Day crafts for kids\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you’ll inspire creativity and encourage a loving, caring spirit that goes far beyond February 14th!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids-20210208\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19494\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"baby, toddler & kid meals | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/creative-fun-easy-valentines-day-crafts-kids/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Creative, Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids\",\n  \"description\": \"Full of cards, flowers and sweet treats, Valentine’s Day is an exciting holiday for children of all ages. Our roundup of Valentine’s Day crafts for kids will help you spread the festive love—and show your little ones that the most thoughtful expressions come straight from the heart!\",\n  \"image\": \"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-crafts-in-text-1.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/assets/images/signup/logo.svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2021-02-08\"\n}\n\u003C/script>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":288,"__typename":149},{"id":289,"link":290,"sourceUrl":291,"altText":292,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxMjI4NA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-16/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/header-3-880x333.jpg","valentine's day crafts for kids",{"nodes":294,"__typename":155},[295,296,297,298],{"name":8,"slug":9,"__typename":6},{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":300,"__typename":158},[],{"node":302,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":303,"name":308,"description":309,"avatar":310,"__typename":171},{"avatar":304,"__typename":165},{"node":305,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":306,"altText":307,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Katie-Headshot-Original-Square.jpg","Katie Headshot","Katie Klepek","As the director of marketing at Nurture Life, Katie gets to combine her passions—family, food and healthy lifestyle choices—with crafting a personalized experience for Nurture Life’s brand. She has over 18 years experience in business, communications, marketing and event planning, having co-founded the successful event production company Reinventing Events. Katie’s diverse background allows her to effectively combine communication and organization skills to develop, plan and deliver results. Born and raised in the Midwest, Katie attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in English and Communication. When she’s not spreading her cheer (and eating cookies) at Nurture Life, Katie runs marathons and co-hosts a horror movie podcast with her husband. She has a 3-year-old daughter who has grown up on Nurture Life with another girl on the way!",{"url":311,"__typename":170},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8ef3d6178ec6e101f703d1ba5de8178701ddb500e9e8527a76c1b02ab246df2d?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":313,"metaDesc":314,"opengraphUrl":281,"opengraphTitle":279,"opengraphDescription":314,"opengraphImage":315,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":317,"opengraphModifiedTime":318,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for Kids | Nurture Life","Love is in the air, so help your little ones express it with these simple yet thoughtful Valentine’s Day crafts for kids.",{"sourceUrl":316,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/header-3.jpg","2021-02-08T13:23:30+00:00","2024-08-12T12:21:08+00:00",{"id":320,"title":321,"slug":322,"link":323,"uri":324,"date":325,"modified":326,"content":327,"featuredImageForMobile":328,"featuredImage":329,"categories":334,"tags":339,"author":373,"seo":379,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDo0MTE4","9 Nutritious Treats for Valentine’s Day","9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/","/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/","2021-02-08T11:00:09","2024-08-12T12:32:29","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s no doubt about it—Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest holidays around. But from cookies and sweet treats to all that candy, the traditional celebration is often laden with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">added sugar\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/sugar-substitutes-faqs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sugar substitutes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and artificial dyes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, that doesn’t mean kids can’t take part in the fun. A few healthier substitutions paired with creative presentation will have your little cupids sweet on all things St. Valentine. Here are 9 ideas for a fun day of healthy treats.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Heart-Shaped Breakfast\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20181\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day treats | healthy meals for kids | Nurture Life\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the day off with love—and a breakfast of healthy heart-shaped favorites. From whole wheat pancakes and waffles to eggs in a basket, creating a heart-themed meal is easier than you might think. (A heart-shaped cookie cutter goes a long way! For a no-prep option, you could even serve our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=toddler#product-egg-bite-with-mini-pancakes-sweet-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Bite with Mini Pancakes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and use the cookie cutter on the egg and the pancake for double the love.) \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for lunch options? Try a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut butter\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sandwich in a heart or heart-shaped quesadillas made with whole wheat tortillas, mozzarella cheese, black beans and a topping of salsa for that red punch!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Red Fruit Salad\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toss together some \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/7-red-fruits-veggies-love/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrient-filled red and pink fruits\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pomegranate seeds are brimming with antioxidants, strawberries and cherries are vitamin C powerhouses and red apples are a good source of fiber. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, an antioxidant-rich red fruit salad is as pretty as it is nutrient-rich.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Greek Yogurt Parfait\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer protein-rich Greek yogurt with strawberries, top with some granola and voilá—a Valentine’s Day breakfast or snack that keeps with the color scheme.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>XO Cheese and Crackers\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a couple cookie cutters shaped like Xs and Os, then cut out a series from cheddar, Monterey jack or any other sliced cheese. Pair with whole grain crackers for an afternoon kid-friendly snack full of love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Veggies with a Message\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice a few red bell peppers, baby carrots or celery into several thin strips and arrange a sweet surprise message. Look to classic conversation hearts for ideas—think fun phrases like “UR SWEET,” “LUV U” or “BE MINE.” Pair these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/15-kid-friendly-vegetables-picky-eaters/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly veggies \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with your kid’s favorite hummus for a nutritious and filling snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edamame is another tiny veggie that’s perfect for spelling out words. Serve our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=portable-meals#product-protein-bento-box\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein Bento Box\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, using the adorable green pods to write out “LUV” or even create a heart shape!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Frozen Banana Splits\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill a few red or pink silicone muffin cups with Greek yogurt or low-fat frozen yogurt, then layer on a few bite-sized pieces of banana. Add chopped strawberries, sliced almonds, chocolate chips or any other banana split toppings your kids like. Freeze and serve as a fun dessert for your little loves.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Chocolate-Dipped Fruit\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classic Valentine’s Day treat is perfect for kids who like getting creative in the kitchen. Melt some semi-sweet chocolate, set out the parchment paper and use popsicle sticks for skewers. Let your little ones choose their fruit—anything from strawberries and bananas to clementines and berries will work.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Chocolate-Raspberry Poppers  \u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever notice that chocolate chips fit perfectly into raspberries? Try a mix of white, dark and milk chocolate chips, then use them to top a yogurt parfait or bowl of ice cream for a perfectly balanced dessert.  \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>100% Fruit Leathers\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an easy, on-the-go fruit snack, pack up a few \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nuts.com/driedfruit/fruit-leather/premium/assorted.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruit leathers\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in various flavors. Look for options that do not contain any added sugar and that are made with 100% fruit ingredients. Bonus: These also make great Valentine’s Day gifts! Put on a few favorite stickers and have your kid leave them on friends’ doorsteps with their Valentine’s cards for a fruity and nutritious treat.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making your own healthy Valentine’s Day treats is a great way to ensure your kids opt for healthier treats free from artificial preservatives and coloring. Enjoy the natural sweetness from their favorite fruits and the time spent with your little one this Valentine’s Day!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day-20210208\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19494\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"baby, toddler & kid meals | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"9 Nutritious Treats for Valentine’s Day\",\n  \"description\": \"There’s no doubt about it—Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest holidays around. But from cookies and sweet treats to all that candy, the traditional celebration is often laden with added sugar, sugar substitutes and artificial dyes. Even so, that doesn’t mean kids can’t take part in the fun. A few healthier substitutions paired with creative presentation will have your little cupids sweet on all things St. Valentine. Here are 9 ideas for a fun day of healthy treats.\",\n  \"image\": \"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/heart-quesadilla-1024x1024.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Nurture Life\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/assets/images/signup/logo.svg\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2021-02-08\"\n}\n\u003C/script>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":330,"__typename":149},{"id":331,"link":332,"sourceUrl":333,"altText":19,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxMjI5MQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-17/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/header-2-880x333.jpg",{"nodes":335,"__typename":155},[336,337,338],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":340,"__typename":158},[341,358],{"node":342,"__typename":260},{"id":343,"name":344,"posts":345,"__typename":259},"dGVybToxMjA5","valentine’s snacks",{"edges":346,"__typename":258},[347],{"node":348,"__typename":229},{"id":320,"slug":322,"categories":349,"title":321,"excerpt":354,"featuredImage":355,"__typename":181},{"nodes":350,"__typename":155},[351,352,353],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>There’s no doubt about it—Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest holidays around. But from cookies and sweet treats to all that candy, the traditional celebration is often laden with added sugar, sugar substitutes and artificial dyes. Even so, that doesn’t mean kids can’t take part in the fun. A few healthier substitutions paired with… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-treats-for-valentines-day/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":356,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":357,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/header-2.jpg",{"node":359,"__typename":260},{"id":360,"name":361,"posts":362,"__typename":259},"dGVybToxMjEw","valentine’s treats",{"edges":363,"__typename":258},[364],{"node":365,"__typename":229},{"id":320,"slug":322,"categories":366,"title":321,"excerpt":354,"featuredImage":371,"__typename":181},{"nodes":367,"__typename":155},[368,369,370],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":372,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":357,"__typename":140},{"node":374,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":375,"name":308,"description":309,"avatar":378,"__typename":171},{"avatar":376,"__typename":165},{"node":377,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":306,"altText":307,"__typename":140},{"url":311,"__typename":170},{"title":380,"metaDesc":381,"opengraphUrl":323,"opengraphTitle":321,"opengraphDescription":381,"opengraphImage":382,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":383,"opengraphModifiedTime":384,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"9 Nutritious Treats for Valentine’s Day | Nurture Life","Skip the artificial flavoring and color for some wholesome, nutritious Valentine’s Day treats! Here are 9 of our favorite Valentine treats to love.",{"sourceUrl":357,"__typename":140},"2021-02-08T11:00:09+00:00","2024-08-12T12:32:29+00:00",{"id":232,"title":239,"slug":233,"link":386,"uri":387,"date":388,"modified":389,"content":390,"featuredImageForMobile":391,"featuredImage":392,"categories":397,"tags":402,"author":517,"seo":523,"__typename":181},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-friendly-game-day-snacks/","/blog/kid-friendly-game-day-snacks/","2021-02-02T14:49:27","2024-08-12T12:33:49","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it be football, basketball or hockey, watching sports with family and friends is a fun, spirited way to spend a winter afternoon—even if that means getting together for a virtual Super Bowl party. Traditional game day snacks may not be the most nutritious for adults or kids, but with a little planning and creativity, it’s easy to swap out healthier versions.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some winning snack ideas for kids and adults alike, perfect for munching while you’re cheering on your favorite team.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Fresh Fruits & Veggies\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing a sports stadium can lack? Fresh snacks. Take advantage of being at home and set out a spread of fresh fruits and vegetables. Chop up everything from carrots and apples to celery and radishes. You can even serve fresh grapes, berries and sliced-up pineapple for easy snacking.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Quick Dips\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get creative with a variety of dips and accompaniments, such as fresh hummus with pita. (If you have time, you can make \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://allrecipes.com/recipe/14827/pita-chips/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your own pita chips\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.) Greek yogurt or any kind of nut butter is the perfect dip for fresh fruit. For vegetables, make a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wellplated.com/greek-yogurt-ranch-dip/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier version of ranch dressing\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using nonfat Greek yogurt and a mix of herbs and spices.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Homemade Trail Mix\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a quick and easy alternative to store-bought trail mix, try this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/08/how-to-build-a-healthy-trail-mix.html\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade version\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which combines nuts, seeds and dried fruit. You can also add in dark chocolate or popcorn for a balanced snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Popcorn\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs—some of the most classic game day treats are also quite high in sodium. Fortunately, it’s easy to make comparable versions that are more nutritious.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try air-popping your own popcorn (skip the butter), or serve up a pre-popped \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.skinnypop.com/our-popcorn/popped-popcorn/white-cheddar/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaged version\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that’s flavorful and gluten-free. To add even more flavor, try adding nutritional yeast for a nutty and cheesy taste.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Sweet Potato Chips\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace traditional potato chips with crispy \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://minimalistbaker.com/baked-sweet-potato-chips/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baked sweet potato chips\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All you need are sweet potatoes, olive oil and an oven for a crunchy snack everyone will love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Ants on a Log\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill celery with your favorite \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut or seed butter\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and top with raisins for a classic kid favorite. A serving of nut butter is a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/protein-for-kids/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good source of protein\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and kids will love the natural sugar from the raisins. It’s a perfectly sweet treat without all the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/reduce-sodium-sugar-intake-kids/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">added sugar or sodium\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a typical game day snack!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Mixed Nuts\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20104\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mixed-nuts-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"game day snacks | Nurture Life\" width=\"750\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mixed-nuts-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mixed-nuts-300x208.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mixed-nuts-768x533.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mixed-nuts.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a super-simple snack? Combine a variety of raw, unsalted nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts and macadamia nuts in a serving bowl for a grab-and-go snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Sandwich Kabobs\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transform a typical sandwich into more exciting, kid-friendly kabobs. Serve up several combos like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://awhiskandtwowands.com/peanut-butter-jelly-on-a-stick/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nut butter and jelly\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or sliced turkey, cheese and vegetables to appeal to all types of eaters.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Energy Bites\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20103\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-bite-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"energy bites | Nurture Life\" width=\"750\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-bite-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-bite-300x208.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-bite-768x533.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/energy-bite.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a fun surprise, have a few sweet treats on hand to celebrate your team’s victory! These tasty \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/no-bake-energy-bites/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-bake energy bites\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are easy to whip up at the last minute with no oven required. Natural peanut butter gives them a creamy consistency and familiar taste, while oatmeal, flaxseed and wheat germ add fiber.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>“Nice Cream”\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for an icy delight? Try “nice cream” instead of regular ice cream. Simply freeze a few mashed-up bananas and top or mix with anything from almond butter to dark chocolate chips to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/7-red-fruits-veggies-love/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delicious red fruits\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like dried cherries.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s nothing better than cheering on your favorite team with family and friends, even when we’re having to do so at a safe social distance. Whether you’re looking for the perfect halftime snack or a sweet treat to go along with your virtual watch party, these easy and nutritious snacks will have you Super Bowl-ready in no time!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=kid-friendly-game-day-snacks-20200604\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19494 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"baby, toddler & kid meals | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/CTA-template.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-friendly-game-day-snacks/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Kid-Friendly Game Day Snacks\",\n  \"description\": \"Whether it be football, basketball or hockey, watching sports with family and friends is a fun, spirited way to spend a winter afternoon—even if that means getting together for a virtual Super Bowl party. 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We’ve got you covered with these kid-friendly options. Score!",{"sourceUrl":243,"__typename":140},"2021-02-02T14:49:27+00:00","2024-08-12T12:33:49+00:00",{"id":530,"title":531,"slug":532,"link":533,"uri":534,"date":535,"modified":536,"content":537,"featuredImageForMobile":538,"featuredImage":542,"categories":548,"tags":554,"author":605,"seo":611,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDo2MzA0","Healthy & Easy Homemade Popsicles for Kids","kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/","/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/","2020-06-18T11:24:28","2024-06-17T18:05:39","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dog days of summer can be the best of the season, whether you enjoy endless afternoons by the pool or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/18-outdoor-activities-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun summer activities\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around town. But the long days can also be brutally hot, and to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/beat-heat-ideas-keep-kids-cool-summer/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beat the heat with kids this summer\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a cold pick-me-up is a great antidote.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before chasing down the ice cream truck, consider a fun and wholesome take on those classic summer treats: easy homemade popsicles made with fresh fruits and veggies! Even better, pre-made frozen treats can provide a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/10-healthy-snacks-keep-in-your-kitchen/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-fuss snack time\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—perfect for a busy parent! From tried-and-true favorites to creative twists, here are some ideas for homemade healthy popsicles for kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>How to Make Homemade Popsicles for Kids\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to make your own popsicles? \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Zoku-ZK114-Classic-Pop-Molds/dp/B00CDL33Q2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501861620&sr=8-1&keywords=Zoku%C2%AE+Classic+Pops+Mold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silicone molds\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The soft silicone makes it easy to pop your treats out, and they come in a variety of fun sizes, shapes and characters. Look for molds with sturdy plastic handles that won’t break when it’s time to get the popsicles out.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=homemade-popsicles-20190621\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18083\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which recipe you use, the basic process for making homemade popsicles will be the same:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Blend.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create your fruit or veggie blend and fill the silicone mold. Try your own concoction or choose one of our favorite homemade popsicle ideas below!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Freeze.\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let your popsicles freeze thoroughly, usually for about 4 hours.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Enjoy!\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you’re ready to dig in, run each mold under warm water for about 30 seconds to loosen the popsicle without melting the center. (Typically, single-serving molds are easier to loosen than tray-based molds.)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that’s it! You now have healthy popsicles for kids, made in your own kitchen and tailored to your children’s favorite flavors. Best of all, you’ll know exactly what’s in them.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need inspiration? Check out some of these fun recipes!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/3-ingredient-strawberry-mango-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Strawberry, mango and orange\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a three-ingredient recipe that’s zesty and bright\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/papaya-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Papaya\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a tropical treat with a finish of unsweetened almond milk\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.today.com/recipes/kiwi-melon-popsicles-t83906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Kiwi and melon\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: whole slices of kiwi for a kid-approved (and photo-worthy) treat\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/strawberry-pineapple-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Strawberry and pineapple\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: crowd-pleasingly textured with large chunks of fruits\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.superhealthykids.com/juicy-grape-pops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Grape\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a smooth puree of grapes at peak summer freshness\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re looking for homemade popsicle ideas that more closely resemble ice cream, add lightly sweetened Greek yogurt to almost any recipe for a hint of creaminess plus a boost of calcium and protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18253 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"healthy popsicles\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-300x225.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-768x576.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/in-article.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Easy Homemade Popsicles with Veggies\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popsicles with veggies? You bet! Combine your kids’ favorite vegetables with a touch of fruit for a cool summer treat that’s nutritious, too:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/3-fruit-veggie-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Three-ingredient veggie popsicles\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: vibrantly colored strawberry-beet, lime-spinach, and mango-orange-carrot treats\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://raisevegan.com/carrot-mango-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Mango and carrot\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a brilliant pop of orange with plenty of fiber and vitamins\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/grape-green-apple-kale-pops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Grape, green apple and kale\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a healthy green drink with a frozen kick\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/cucumber-and-raspberry-pops/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cb>Cucumber and raspberry\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: refreshing and light with a punch of raspberry red and mint\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veggie popsicles are a creative means of introducing more greens into your child’s diet, especially since fun popsicle molds are a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">great tool for picky eaters\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Quick yet Creative Homemade Popsicle Ideas\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about making your own homemade treats is that you can really have fun with it! Although we definitely love the above-mentioned recipes for easy homemade popsicles, there’s no reason you have to go by the book.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re short on time or want a recipe with even less prep, try out these creatively low-prep homemade popsicle ideas:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Whole bananas\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Skip the cutting and freeze bananas whole! Peel ripe bananas or plantains and freeze them thoroughly. They can be eaten plain, or you can dip them in melted dark chocolate and refreeze them for a homemade chocolate delight.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cb>Greek yogurt\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Don’t want to take the time to blend yogurt into a fruit or veggie mix? Then simply freeze it on its own! Once frozen, serve with tasty toppings on the side for dipping: unsalted nuts, unsweetened coconut or cinnamon and honey.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making homemade popsicles with your kids is a fun way to cool down on a hot summer day. Just take whatever you have in the kitchen and make your popsicles your own! Older children—as well as those with a more adventurous palate—will love whipping up creative popsicle combinations, and even your youngest kids can join in on the fun.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy kids meals\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy with your homemade popsicles? Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?currentPage=1&navItem=kid-5-12-yrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy meals for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ready in two minutes or less and are perfect to fuel all of their summer activities.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=homemade-popsicles-20190621\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18081 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Bolo-and-Finger-Foods.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":539,"__typename":142},{"node":540,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":541,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/mobile.jpg",{"node":543,"__typename":149},{"id":544,"link":545,"sourceUrl":546,"altText":547,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxODI1MQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/desktop-header-15/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/desktop-header-3-880x450.jpg","healthy popsicles",{"nodes":549,"__typename":155},[550,551,552,553],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":555,"__typename":158},[556,573,589],{"node":557,"__typename":260},{"id":558,"name":547,"posts":559,"__typename":259},"dGVybTozMTY0",{"edges":560,"__typename":258},[561],{"node":562,"__typename":229},{"id":530,"slug":532,"categories":563,"title":531,"excerpt":569,"featuredImage":570,"__typename":181},{"nodes":564,"__typename":155},[565,566,567,568],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>The dog days of summer can be the best of the season, whether you enjoy endless afternoons by the pool or fun summer activities around town. But the long days can also be brutally hot, and to beat the heat with kids this summer, a cold pick-me-up is a great antidote. Before chasing down the… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kid-approved-popsicles-theyre-healthy/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":571,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":572,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/desktop-header-3.jpg",{"node":574,"__typename":260},{"id":575,"name":576,"posts":577,"__typename":259},"dGVybTozMTY1","homemade popsicles",{"edges":578,"__typename":258},[579],{"node":580,"__typename":229},{"id":530,"slug":532,"categories":581,"title":531,"excerpt":569,"featuredImage":587,"__typename":181},{"nodes":582,"__typename":155},[583,584,585,586],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":588,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":572,"__typename":140},{"node":590,"__typename":260},{"id":591,"name":592,"posts":593,"__typename":259},"dGVybTozMTY2","summer snacks",{"edges":594,"__typename":258},[595],{"node":596,"__typename":229},{"id":530,"slug":532,"categories":597,"title":531,"excerpt":569,"featuredImage":603,"__typename":181},{"nodes":598,"__typename":155},[599,600,601,602],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":604,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":572,"__typename":140},{"node":606,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":607,"name":308,"description":309,"avatar":610,"__typename":171},{"avatar":608,"__typename":165},{"node":609,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":306,"altText":307,"__typename":140},{"url":311,"__typename":170},{"title":612,"metaDesc":613,"opengraphUrl":533,"opengraphTitle":531,"opengraphDescription":613,"opengraphImage":614,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":615,"opengraphModifiedTime":616,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Healthy & Easy Homemade Popsicles for Kids | Nurture Life","Keep your family cool with easy homemade healthy popsicles that are kid-approved, refreshingly cool & packed with fruits & veggies. Learn how to make them!",{"sourceUrl":572,"__typename":140},"2020-06-18T11:24:28+00:00","2024-06-17T18:05:39+00:00",{"id":496,"title":503,"slug":497,"link":618,"uri":619,"date":620,"modified":621,"content":622,"featuredImageForMobile":623,"featuredImage":624,"categories":630,"tags":635,"author":730,"seo":736,"__typename":181},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/","/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/","2019-10-09T12:26:52","2024-06-17T18:00:15","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it’s a quick breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or an after dinner treat, unhealthy foods always seem to creep into kids’ diets. With a little planning in advance, you can satisfy your kids’ cravings without loading them up on sugar, salt, and fat. And remember, you don’t have to sacrifice nutrition for convenience—there are plenty of quick, on-the-go bites that can be perfect junk food alternatives and provide a variety of nutritious and delicious flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We’ve put together our favorite kid-friendly, healthy\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you decide which options are best for you and your family.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=junk-food-alternatives-20191009\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30603 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Junk Food Alternatives at Breakfast\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some kids, the first meal of the day is the one they want super-charged with sugar. To fuel them up for the hours ahead, try these healthy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, accompanied by their favorite fruit for a naturally sweet kick.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Artificially Flavored Yogurt. Swap: Whole-Milk Kefir.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many “yogurt on-the-go” brands are high in refined sugar and artificial dyes. Stick with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://lifewaykefir.com/family/probugs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creamy kefir\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made with whole milk, organic ingredients and no added sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Classic Waffles. Swap: A Whole Grain Version.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conventional pancakes and waffles—made with refined sugar, white flour and artificial ingredients—won’t sustain kids through the morning. Opt for a pre-made \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vansfoods.com/our-products/8wg-totally-original-waffles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole grain version\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead, and look for \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kashi.com/our-foods/waffles/kashi-waffles-blueberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun variations\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep their taste buds interested.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Juice. Swap: Flavored Water.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast is commonly accompanied by juice, which is often high in sugar. Try \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://transportr.io/redirect/11052bd8-53f0-48ec-962e-da5d328db73d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flavored water\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead—there’s even a kind that’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.drinkhint.com/collections/water#hint-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just for kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Sugary Cereal. Swap: Healthy Cereal.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steer clear of conventional cereals high in sugar and artificial flavorings and dyes. Opt for \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/brands/barbaras/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier versions\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are lightly sweetened and made with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.vansfoods.com/our-products/blissfully-berry-cereal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole grains\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003Cb>\u003C/b>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>Alternatives for Junk Food Snacks\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacking between meals isn’t a bad thing—it helps kids maintain energy and focus throughout their busy, active day. The pitfall is when convenience takes precedence over nutrition. Stock your shelves with these healthy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to solve between-meal hunger without compromising on nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Cheese-Flavored Snacks. Swap: White Cheddar Popcorn.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of snacks that are dyed orange and artificially flavored to taste like cheese, try \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.fritolay.com/snacks/product-page/smartfood/smartfood-delight-white-cheddar-flavored-popcorn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white cheddar popcorn\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has a hint of flavor from real cheddar, plus a satisfying crunch. If your kids have allergies, try a version \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.skinnypop.com/our-popcorn/popped-popcorn/white-cheddar/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that’s gluten and dairy free\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Granola Bars. Swap: Grain Bars.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With flavors like chocolate chip and s’mores, many brands of conventional granola bars are loaded with sugar. Try granola bars made with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kindsnacks.com/products/healthy-grains-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whole grains\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or make your own with an easy, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/homemade-granola-bars/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-bake recipe\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that’s high in protein and fiber.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Potato or Tortilla Chips. Swap: Lentil, Black Bean or Homemade Chips.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s time to leave the potato and tortilla chips at the grocery store. Give kids the crunch they want but with healthier \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like chips made with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thedailycrave.com/lentil-chips-himalayan-pink-salt/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lentils\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://thegoodbean.com/pages/beanitos?view=beanitos-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black beans.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can even make your own tortilla chips in a snap. Spray 100% whole corn tortillas with cooking spray, bake until crispy and enjoy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Pretzels. Swap: A Healthier Version.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most brands of pretzels don’t offer much in the way of nutrition. A \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.newmansown.com/foods/spelt-pretzels/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthier spin\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this classic snack contains organic spelt flour and significantly less sodium than many leading pretzel brands.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>The Tough One: Junk Food Alternatives for Desserts and Sweets\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the desire for something sweet kicks in, don’t give in to foods laden with sugar and artificial sweeteners. Instead, look for naturally sweet treats that \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/tame-childs-sweet-tooth/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zap the sweet tooth\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without going overboard.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Gummy Fruit Snacks. Swap: Preservative-Free Fruit Bites.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sweetness and chewy consistency of fruit snacks are a draw for many kids, but the stick-to-their-teeth sugar factor isn’t ideal. Instead of overly processed gummies, try \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s perfectlyfree Fruit Bites\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—100% plant-based snacks with no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Because they’re free from the Big 8 allergens, they’re also allergy-friendly and school-safe!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Applesauce. Swap: Squeezable Pouches.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applesauce sold in traditional plastic cups is often high in sugar and sometimes artificial flavors and colors. Try a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.ellaskitchen.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">squeezable version\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> made with 100% fruits and vegetables in a variety of combinations.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Craving: Ice Cream or Popsicles. Swap: Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars.\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.yasso.com/p/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bars.html/00851035003319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek yogurt bars\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> satisfy the hankering for a sweet, cold treat—but without the excess sugar of ice cream and popsicles.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All it takes is a few easy modifications to traditional breakfasts, snacks and sweets to make a huge difference in nutritional value. Load up on a couple of these healthy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your kids, and you’ll be more than prepared the next time they ask for a quick bite!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any snack or nutrition-related questions, we want to hear them! Reach out to our childhood nutrition experts at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=junk-food-alternatives-20191009\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":625,"__typename":149},{"id":626,"link":627,"sourceUrl":628,"altText":629,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxNTQ4MQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/snack-drawer/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/snack-drawer-1-880x544.jpg","junk food alternatives | Nurture Life",{"nodes":631,"__typename":155},[632,633,634],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":636,"__typename":158},[637,652,681],{"node":638,"__typename":260},{"id":639,"name":640,"posts":641,"__typename":259},"dGVybToxODE5","Alternatives to junk food",{"edges":642,"__typename":258},[643],{"node":644,"__typename":229},{"id":496,"slug":497,"categories":645,"title":503,"excerpt":504,"featuredImage":650,"__typename":181},{"nodes":646,"__typename":155},[647,648,649],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":651,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":507,"__typename":140},{"node":653,"__typename":260},{"id":654,"name":655,"posts":656,"__typename":259},"dGVybToxODI2","healthy breakfast for kids",{"edges":657,"__typename":258},[658,672],{"node":659,"__typename":229},{"id":660,"slug":661,"categories":662,"title":667,"excerpt":668,"featuredImage":669,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDo0MTQ5","25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids",{"nodes":663,"__typename":155},[664,665,666],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"id":78,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"Healthy Breakfast for Kids – 25 Ideas to Start the Day Right","\u003Cp>There’s no way around it: Weekday mornings with kids are jam-packed busy. From getting dressed and brushing teeth to packing lunches and backpacks, there’s never enough time to do it all. Despite the rush, with a little planning and creativity, you can still carve out time for a healthy breakfast snack for kids that will… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/25-healthy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":670,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":671,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/25-breakfasts-for-kids-header-desktop.jpg",{"node":673,"__typename":229},{"id":496,"slug":497,"categories":674,"title":503,"excerpt":504,"featuredImage":679,"__typename":181},{"nodes":675,"__typename":155},[676,677,678],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":680,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":507,"__typename":140},{"node":682,"__typename":260},{"id":683,"name":684,"posts":685,"__typename":259},"dGVybToxODI3","healthy food for kids",{"edges":686,"__typename":258},[687,699,714],{"node":688,"__typename":229},{"id":689,"slug":690,"categories":691,"title":694,"excerpt":695,"featuredImage":696,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoyMDA1OA==","veggies-early-often-pha",{"nodes":692,"__typename":155},[693],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},"Veggies Early and Often: Our Partnership with PHA","\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we’re working toward a vision of healthier futures for every child, and “veggies on every plate” has been one of our core values since day one. That’s why we’re so excited to be joining Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in their latest campaign: Veggies Early and Often. We’re already collaborating with… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/veggies-early-often-pha/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":697,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":698,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/desktop-header-1.jpg",{"node":700,"__typename":229},{"id":701,"slug":702,"categories":703,"title":709,"excerpt":710,"featuredImage":711,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxNTc3MA==","fall-vegetables-kid-friendly",{"nodes":704,"__typename":155},[705,706,707,708],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"The Best Fall Vegetables (and How to Make Them Kid-Friendly)","\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we’re all about sharing nutritious, well-balanced and creative meals with our kids. And there’s no better way to nurture a healthy appreciation for different flavors and textures than to teach your kids to eat seasonally! Check out eight of our favorite fall vegetables below, along with wholesome recipes and easy ideas for… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fall-vegetables-kid-friendly/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":712,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":713,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/header-3desktop.jpg",{"node":715,"__typename":229},{"id":716,"slug":717,"categories":718,"title":725,"excerpt":726,"featuredImage":727,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxNTcyMQ==","kids-dont-need-kids-meals",{"nodes":719,"__typename":155},[720,721,722,723,724],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"id":69,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"How to Raise Kids Who Don’t Need “Kids Meals”","\u003Cp>The next time you visit your local grocery store, take a minute to look around at the kids food options. You don’t have to look very long—a quick glance will show you what’s on offer: the same five or so ingredients, cooked into the same three dishes. If this sounds familiar to you, it’s all… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kids-dont-need-kids-meals/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":728,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":729,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A8-desktop-header-1.jpg",{"node":731,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":732,"name":166,"description":167,"avatar":735,"__typename":171},{"avatar":733,"__typename":165},{"node":734,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":164,"altText":19,"__typename":140},{"url":169,"__typename":170},{"title":737,"metaDesc":738,"opengraphUrl":618,"opengraphTitle":503,"opengraphDescription":738,"opengraphImage":739,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":740,"opengraphModifiedTime":741,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Kid-Friendly Junk Food Alternatives | Nurture Life","Our pediatric dietitian put together nutritious junk food alternatives to give your little ones the best bites all day long.",{"sourceUrl":507,"__typename":140},"2019-10-09T17:26:52+00:00","2024-06-17T18:00:15+00:00",{"id":421,"title":428,"slug":422,"link":743,"uri":744,"date":745,"modified":746,"content":747,"featuredImageForMobile":748,"featuredImage":752,"categories":758,"tags":763,"author":835,"seo":841,"__typename":181},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-snack-ideas-playdates/","/blog/healthy-snack-ideas-playdates/","2019-09-10T13:00:53","2024-10-08T17:22:13","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From planning activities to coordinating transportation, hosting a playdate can be a whirlwind—a fun whirlwind, but demanding nonetheless. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/plans/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serving nutritious meals\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your kids and their friends can be made easier, but what about when they get hungry between meals? \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playdate snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prepared ahead of time can help free you up when the kids come over, and with just a little creative brainstorming, planning the snack menu can be simple. Here are 12 \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playdate snack ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> perfect for everyone from toddlers to grade-school kids. They’re colorful, creative and easy to dig into, so happy playing—and snacking!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30603 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Playdate Snacks for Kids Ages 1–3\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>1. Apple Automobiles\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15479 aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/apple-cars-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"playdate snacks apple cars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cute snack will set your toddlers on the fast track to playdate success. Slide two toothpicks each through several apple slices and then affix four green grapes to act as wheels. The visual will surprise and delight your little ones—and they’ll be getting plenty of vitamin C and fiber, too.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>2. Yogurt Smoothies \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the sippy cup to the test with fruit-based smoothies that little ones can tote around as they play. Blend low-fat yogurt, milk and your choice of frozen fruit. Bananas, strawberries and blueberries are a hit with the toddler set. Keep a variety of fruits that may be more difficult to prepare, like pineapple, mango, kiwi and berries, on hand in your freezer for a quick grab and go.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>3. Crunchy Banana Bites\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice a banana, roll each slice in yogurt and low-sugar granola, then lay on parchment paper in the freezer for a few hours. Serve in a little bowl for fun bites little ones can easily grab! These \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playdate snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also be prepared with a popsicle stick for toddler-friendly \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/frozen-banana-popsicles/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">portable pops\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and on-the-go munching.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>4. Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowls\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18322\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/playdate-snacks-in-text.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer creamy cottage cheese with any diced fruit—peaches, pineapple and bananas pair well—for a simple snack that’s packed with protein. Not a fan of cottage cheese? Consider using Greek yogurt as another calcium-dense option.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>5. Graham Cracker Sandwiches \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When graham crackers are the “bread,” the options are endless! Spread with cream cheese, jam or your child’s favorite nut butter, and then layer on sliced fruit, raisins, honey or cinnamon.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>6. Build-Your-Own Fruit Cup\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your toddler and their friends explore their food independence! Give everyone a cup and have them build their own fruit salad. They can choose from a variety of options including melons, berries, grapes and other favorites. You can even add other nutritious toppers such as nuts, seeds or granola.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Playdate Snacks for Kids Ages 4–8\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>7. Turkey and Cheese Kabobs\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15480 aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/turkey-sticks-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"playdate snacks turkey kabobs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With plenty of lean protein, these tasty one-bite snacks are easy to assemble in a hurry. Cut up cold cuts of turkey into small pieces and skewer them onto thin pretzel sticks, along with any combination of sliced cheeses\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>8. Hungry Caterpillar Sandwiches\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone’s favorite caterpillar becomes everyone’s favorite playdate snack with these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.food.com/recipe/caterpillar-sandwiches-133216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hungry caterpillar sandwiches\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the head, use a cherry tomato with celery sliced thinly lengthwise to create two antennae. Add two small dabs of butter to “glue” cheese onto the head for eyes. \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the body, cut out small rounds of whole wheat bread with a cookie cutter, and use these rounds to make mini sandwiches of ham, turkey or cheese. Alternate the sliced turkey or ham sandwiches with the sliced cheese sandwiches to create a fun body shape.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your kids and their friends snack, they’ll love seeing the hungry caterpillar disappear!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>9. Apple Dippers\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover several apple slices halfway with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your choice of nut butter\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sprinkle on some cinnamon. Bite-sized with a punch of protein, this snack will also keep little hands mess-free.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>10. Fruit Mini Rainbows \u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat the rainbow—really! Set out several miniature “rainbows” made with arcs of sliced strawberries, oranges, bananas, kiwis, blueberries and purple grapes. Aside from instantly drawing kids in, this colorful treat is nutrient-dense, having everything from vitamins C and B6 to potassium and folate.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>11. Apple Nachos\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinly slice a few apples, arrange on a plate and drizzle with a few tablespoons of warmed-up nut butter to act as the “cheese.” Top with blueberries, raisins and cinnamon—really anything goes! These tasty \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playdate snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a crowd-pleaser, but be sure to keep some napkins handy.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>12. The Pitstop\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21425\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mighty Bites healthy kids snacks | Nurture Life\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks-150x150.jpg 150w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks-768x768.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/snickerdoodle-snacks.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good option for older kids, a self-serve “snack station” lets them decide what they want, when they want it. Fill a refrigerator drawer or small ice chest with a variety of tasty bites to choose from:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hummus\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt packs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=snacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nurture Life Mighty Bites\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Round out the pitstop with a selection of grab-and-go fruits and veggies, from apples and clementines to sliced cucumbers, raw jicama or sweet bell peppers.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playdates are a very high-energy activity for your little ones, and by giving them filling and nutrient-dense snacks that include fruits, vegetables and proteins, you are sure to keep them full and energized for hours. If you’re serving a big crowd or don’t have time to prepare expansive \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">playdate snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, head to your grocery store with our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurture-life-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2016/11/Shopping-Guide-for-Healthy-Kids-Snacks-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopping Guide for Healthy Kids Snacks\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find the healthiest ready-to-eat options. Playdate preparation shouldn’t be a headache—it should be fun for you and your little one!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003Cbr />\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https://www.nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-snack-ideas-playdates/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Playdate Snack Ideas for Kids\",\n  \"description\": \"Having playdate snacks prepared ahead of time can help free you up when the kids come over, and with just a little creative brainstorming, planning the snack menu can be simple. 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Here are 12 wholesome snacks that will keep kids full of energy.",{"sourceUrl":432,"__typename":140},"2019-09-10T18:00:53+00:00","2024-10-08T17:22:13+00:00",{"id":848,"title":849,"slug":850,"link":851,"uri":852,"date":853,"modified":854,"content":855,"featuredImageForMobile":856,"featuredImage":857,"categories":863,"tags":870,"author":872,"seo":878,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxMzAxOA==","9 Healthy and Kid-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Treats","9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats/","/blog/9-healthy-kid-friendly-st-patricks-day-treats/","2019-03-08T11:09:05","2024-07-09T16:55:02","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for a healthy and family-friendly way to say, “\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sláinte\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!”?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to rely on the luck of the Irish (or take on a load of time-consuming work) to host an exciting St. Paddy’s Day for your family. Below, we’ve rounded up nine \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are simple, fun and nutritious!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or snack time, these themed \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you throw a St. Paddy’s celebration to remember.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>1. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://emilykylenutrition.com/healthy-shamrock-shake/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Healthy Shamrock Shakes\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13021\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shamrock-shakes.jpg\" alt=\"healthy shamrock shakes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shamrock shakes are probably the most highly anticipated \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—but those famous minty shakes from your local drive-thru are also loaded with added sugar, questionable dyes and artificial flavors.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the same frozen fun with more vitamins and minerals, try out this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://emilykylenutrition.com/healthy-shamrock-shake/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shamrock shake recipe alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All it takes is a quick blend of frozen bananas, baby spinach, avocado, mint and coconut milk for a lightly sweet, well-balanced treat!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>2. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simplyfrugal.ca/simple-snack-apple-sandwiches/#_a5y_p=4459736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Apple Sandwiches\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can turn fresh apples into cute mini sandwiches with just three ingredients: green apples, granola and peanut butter. Simply slice the apples, spread the peanut butter, sprinkle the granola and close up to serve!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put your own touch on these bite-sized \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use your family’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">go-to peanut butter alternative\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and homemade trail mix instead.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=st-patricks-day-treats-20190308\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18082 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Chicken-Meatballs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>3. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thismamacooks.com/2016/02/healthy-avocado-deviled-eggs-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avocado Deviled Eggs\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe transforms traditional deviled eggs into the perfect \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to a serving of protein from eggs and yogurt, fresh avocado adds dietary fiber, heart-healthy fats and a vibrant pop of green.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your little ones are especially sensitive to heat, try swapping the jalapeños for a more mild “greenifying” ingredient like spinach, sweet peas or parsley.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>4. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/235723/broccoli-and-cheddar-nuggets/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broccoli Cheese Nuggets\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13020\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/broccoli-cakes.jpg\" alt=\"broccoli nuggets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a more substantial option than light veggie trays and other \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? These broccoli cheese nuggets are easy to make yet filling enough to serve as a main dish in your family’s St. Paddy’s Day lunch or dinner. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen broccoli florets give that lively green color while eggs, bread crumbs and shredded cheese provide the same satisfying bite as everyone’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/chicken-nuggets-nutrition-comparison/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite chicken nuggets\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>5. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://twohealthykitchens.com/shamrock-veggie-skewers/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shamrock Veggie Skewers\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made with broccoli, sugar snap peas, green bell peppers and cucumbers, these all-natural veggie skewers are just as delightful to munch as they are to make.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? These veggie-filled \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have a job for everyone in the family:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your littlest ones can peel off any stickers and wash the veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older children can slice the veggies (using kid-friendly knives) or carefully skewer them.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teens and older kids can cut adorable shamrock-shaped toppers.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>6. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lifeloveliz.com/2014/02/27/rainbow-fruit-platter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Fruit Platters\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fruit platter may not be 100% green…but it’s definitely bright and perfectly themed for St. Paddy’s Day! Lay out a rainbow of colorful fruit and encourage your little ones to reach the leprechaun’s pot of gold at the end.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the recipe calls for strawberries, oranges, pineapples, blueberries and grapes, feel free to arrange your own rainbow with your kids’ favorite fruits.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>7. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://themotheroverload.com/cooking-with-kids-shamrock-quesadillas/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shamrock Quesadillas\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for lunch, dinner or snacks, shamrock quesadillas are another quick and easy \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out spinach tortillas, and then fill them with your kids’ favorite toppings:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw in spinach, bell peppers or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/superfoods-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly superfoods like kale\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to round out the “\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">” theme.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add diced chicken, black beans, tofu or eggs for an extra serving of protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve with a side of salsa verde for extra dipping fun!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>8. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/252946/parmesan-spinach-cakes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parmesan Spinach Cakes\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the fun of a muffin, but savory and green, these Parmesan spinach cakes are a simple yet nutrient-rich \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green food for St. Patrick’s Day\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just puree spinach, eggs and cheese in a blender and then bake in a muffin tin for about 20 minutes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These little cakes are also perfect to serve with themed food picks or \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/getting-kids-eat-6-helpful-picky-eater-tools/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other fun picky eater tools\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>9. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://creative-food.blogspot.com/2013/03/leprechaun-hats.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cucumber Leprechaun Hats\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bite-sized leprechaun hats are \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">almost\u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too adorable to eat. Made with cucumbers, cheese and yellow bell peppers, they’re light, healthy and great for a mid-afternoon snack or meal-time side. Serve with parsley hummus, fresh salsa verde or homemade basil vinaigrette for an extra punch of color and flavor.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put a pop of green on the table this St. Patrick’s Day with fun \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green snacks\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are simple to make, fun to munch and even better than a leprechaun’s pot o’ gold! With these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">junk food alternatives\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to classic \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Patrick’s Day treats\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can say goodbye to the sugar high and hello to family fun with just the right nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=st-patricks-day-treats-20190308\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18084 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"meals for picky eaters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Picky-Eater-Friendly.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":858,"__typename":149},{"id":859,"link":860,"sourceUrl":861,"altText":862,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxMzAxOQ==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-and-alternate/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/header-and-alternate-2-880x544.jpg","St. Patrick's Day Snacks",{"nodes":864,"__typename":155},[865,866,867,868,869],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":79,"slug":80,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":871,"__typename":158},[],{"node":873,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":874,"name":308,"description":309,"avatar":877,"__typename":171},{"avatar":875,"__typename":165},{"node":876,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":306,"altText":307,"__typename":140},{"url":311,"__typename":170},{"title":879,"metaDesc":880,"opengraphUrl":851,"opengraphTitle":881,"opengraphDescription":880,"opengraphImage":882,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":884,"opengraphModifiedTime":885,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Snacks | Nurture Life","Forget about sugary shamrock shakes! These 9 St. Patrick’s Day treats are healthy, easy to make and full of holiday fun for the whole family.","9 Healthy and Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Treats",{"sourceUrl":883,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/header-and-alternate-2.jpg","2019-03-08T17:09:05+00:00","2024-07-09T16:55:02+00:00",{"id":887,"title":888,"slug":889,"link":890,"uri":891,"date":892,"modified":893,"content":894,"featuredImageForMobile":895,"featuredImage":896,"categories":902,"tags":907,"author":956,"seo":962,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxODM1","Top 7 Peanut Butter Alternatives that are Kid-Approved","top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/","/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/","2019-01-16T07:00:08","2024-06-17T18:18:53","\u003Cp>Peanut butter is a yummy and healthy ingredient for your kid’s smoothies and sandwiches. With eight grams of protein in two tablespoons, it’s sure to pack a protein punch, and all natural brands like \u003Ca href=\"http://oldhomefoods.com/all-natural-peanut-butter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Home\u003C/a> don’t contain any added sugars. Sweet!\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>But peanut butter isn’t always an option for your kid’s lunch. Peanut allergies in children have more than tripled in the United States from 1997 to 2008, and schools are taking action out of concern for all kids. Fortunately for peanut butter lovers, a wide array of peanut butter alternatives offer a tasty substitute. Many of these alternatives use tree nuts, a category that includes cashews, walnuts, pistachios, almonds and hazelnuts, among other tree-grown nuts. Tree nuts aren’t related to peanuts (which are ground-grown legumes) so they can often be used as a healthy alternative to peanuts and peanut products. Here are our picks for the top seven kid-approved peanut butter alternatives.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30603 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Our 7 Favorite Peanut Butter Alternatives\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://artisanaorganics.com/nut-butters/pecan-butter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1. Artisana Organics Pecan Butter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Artisana Pecan Butter has a rich, hearty texture and simply pecans and cashews, nothing more. Pecans and cashews are rich in manganese, thiamin and copper, important nutrients for your kid.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8231 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Artisana-1.png\" alt=\"peanut butter alternatives | pecan butter with cashews\" width=\"502\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Artisana-1.png 502w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Artisana-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Barney-Butter-Almond-Honey-Ounce/dp/B00FGOYRL8?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. Barney Butter Almond Butter Honey + Flax\u003C/a> \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Almonds and omega-rich flax are blended together with a touch of honey in this kid-pleasing, healthy peanut butter alternative. Almonds contain less saturated fat than other nuts, instead offering monounsaturated fats that help reduce bad cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8232 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Barney-1.png\" alt=\"peanut butter alternatives | almond butter honey + flax\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Barney-1.png 500w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Barney-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://oat.haus/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Kween Granola Butter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delightfully spreadable and lightly sweet, Kween Granola Butter is made from just seven ingredients, including gluten-free rolled oats, golden flax seeds and pure, unrefined maple syrup. Not only free from nuts and tree nuts, Kween is also crafted without any refined sugars, preservatives or unnatural additives. The world’s first spreadable granola serves up all the yum of cookie butter but with extra fiber, protein and healthy fats!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12239\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/granola-butter-with-nutrition.png\" alt=\"granola-butter-with-nutrition | Alternatives to peanut butter\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.justins.com/products/chocolate-hazelnut-and-almond-butter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4. Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Premium hazelnuts and organic chocolate make this nut butter a spoon-licking indulgence; it’s preservative-free and made with organic ingredients. Justin’s Chocolate Hazelnut Butter offers a healthier take on the classic European spread, which contains 21 grams of sugar per two tablespoon serving.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8234 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Justins-1.png\" alt=\"peanut butter substitutes | chocolate hazelnut butter\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Justins-1.png 500w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Justins-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thesneakychef.com/product/two-pack-creamy-no-nut-butter/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Can you believe that Sneaky Chef’s No-Nut Butter is made from golden peas, a variety of garden peas? Surprisingly, this spread is naturally “peanutty” tasting and packed with  vegetarian friendly nutrition: protein, fiber, iron and magnesium. It’s a great choice for kids with nut allergies.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8235 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Sneaky_Chef-1.png\" alt=\"Sneaky Chef no-nut butter | peanut butter alternatives\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Sneaky_Chef-1.png 500w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Sneaky_Chef-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>\u003Ca href=\"https://sunbutter.com/product/sunbutter-crunch/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6. SunButter Natural Crunch\u003C/a>\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Made from sunflower seeds, SunButter’s all natural, allergen safe spread is packed with nutrition and flavor. As an added bonus, it contains less sugar and saturated fat than some popular peanut butter brands.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8236 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SunButter-1.png\" alt=\"peanut butter altnernatives | SunButter natural crunch\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SunButter-1.png 500w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SunButter-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://wowbutter.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7. Wowbutter\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Wowbutter, made with toasted soybeans and available in classic creamy or crunchy, tastes just like peanut butter. It contains a whopping 7g of soy protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids and 1200mg of omega-3 fat, both of which are important for brain and eye development.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8237 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Wowbutter-1.png\" alt=\"peanut free wow butter | Substitutes for peanut butter\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Wowbutter-1.png 500w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Wowbutter-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" />\u003C!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Need Peanut Butter Alternatives? We Got You Covered\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>No need to miss out on this classic favorite treat! With the rise of allergies, there are so many opportunities to eat peanut butter alternatives, whether store bought or homemade.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have questions or would like to learn more about Nurture Life’s nut-free meals, we can help. Please contact us \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/contact-us/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":897,"__typename":149},{"id":898,"link":899,"sourceUrl":900,"altText":901,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDo3NTI1","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/header-nurture-life-nov-2-60/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/header-Nurture-Life-Nov.-2-60-1-880x400.png","Peanut Butter Alternatives | Nurture Life",{"nodes":903,"__typename":155},[904,905,906],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},{"edges":908,"__typename":158},[909,926,941],{"node":910,"__typename":260},{"id":911,"name":912,"posts":913,"__typename":259},"dGVybTo5MTg=","alternatives",{"edges":914,"__typename":258},[915],{"node":916,"__typename":229},{"id":887,"slug":889,"categories":917,"title":888,"excerpt":922,"featuredImage":923,"__typename":181},{"nodes":918,"__typename":155},[919,920,921],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>Peanut butter is a yummy and healthy ingredient for your kid’s smoothies and sandwiches. With eight grams of protein in two tablespoons, it’s sure to pack a protein punch, and all natural brands like Old Home don’t contain any added sugars. Sweet! But peanut butter isn’t always an option for your kid’s lunch. Peanut allergies in… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/top-7-kid-approved-peanut-butter-alternatives/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":924,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":925,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/header-Nurture-Life-Nov.-2-60-1.png",{"node":927,"__typename":260},{"id":928,"name":929,"posts":930,"__typename":259},"dGVybTo5Mjc=","kid approved",{"edges":931,"__typename":258},[932],{"node":933,"__typename":229},{"id":887,"slug":889,"categories":934,"title":888,"excerpt":922,"featuredImage":939,"__typename":181},{"nodes":935,"__typename":155},[936,937,938],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":940,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":925,"__typename":140},{"node":942,"__typename":260},{"id":943,"name":944,"posts":945,"__typename":259},"dGVybTo5Mjg=","kid-friendly",{"edges":946,"__typename":258},[947],{"node":948,"__typename":229},{"id":887,"slug":889,"categories":949,"title":888,"excerpt":922,"featuredImage":954,"__typename":181},{"nodes":950,"__typename":155},[951,952,953],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"id":87,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":955,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":925,"__typename":140},{"node":957,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":958,"name":308,"description":309,"avatar":961,"__typename":171},{"avatar":959,"__typename":165},{"node":960,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":306,"altText":307,"__typename":140},{"url":311,"__typename":170},{"title":963,"metaDesc":964,"opengraphUrl":890,"opengraphTitle":888,"opengraphDescription":964,"opengraphImage":965,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":966,"opengraphModifiedTime":967,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Peanut Butter Alternatives that Kid's Love | Nurture Life","Does your kid have a peanut allergy? Are you not allowed to pack peanut butter for your kid? Discover the top 7 kid-approved peanut butter alternatives.",{"sourceUrl":925,"__typename":140},"2019-01-16T13:00:08+00:00","2024-06-17T18:18:53+00:00",{"id":969,"title":970,"slug":971,"link":972,"uri":973,"date":974,"modified":975,"content":976,"featuredImageForMobile":977,"featuredImage":978,"categories":983,"tags":988,"author":990,"seo":1000,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxMDYyNQ==","8 Healthy Goodie Bag Ideas for Birthday Parties and More","8-healthy-goodie-bag-ideas-birthday-parties","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/8-healthy-goodie-bag-ideas-birthday-parties/","/blog/8-healthy-goodie-bag-ideas-birthday-parties/","2018-10-12T11:22:32","2024-06-17T17:45:56","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether for birthday parties, Halloween celebrations or Valentine’s Day parties at school, goodie bags are a year-round staple for families with young children. Instead of falling back on sugary candies and overly processed foods, try out the \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy goodie bag ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we’ve listed below! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed with vibrant colors, varied flavors and satisfying textures, your kids and their friends probably won’t even notice the extra boost of nutrients—and they definitely won’t miss the junk food.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nativeads_8-healthy-goodie-bag-ideas\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30603 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CTA-template-UPDATE-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. SkinnyPop\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10626\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-12-at-10.45.35-AM.png\" alt=\"skinny pop\" width=\"223\" height=\"223\" />This wholesome snack is made from just three ingredients: popcorn, sunflower oil and salt. Containing no artificial flavors, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.skinnypop.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SkinnyPop\u003C/a> is also gluten-free, dairy-free and non-GMO. Plus, as a natural whole grain, popcorn is a great source of fiber for your little ones and their friends. (Photo Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/_NT_7uRUSF/?taken-by=theskinnypop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@theskinnypop\u003C/a>)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Fun \u003C/b>\u003Cb>goodie bag ideas\u003C/b>\u003Cb> with popcorn\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Popcorn makes a great party snack on its own, but you can really amplify the fun by jazzing up your popcorn with nutritiously sweet toppings like this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://realfoodrealdeals.com/vanilla-almond-popcorn/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vanilla almond popcorn\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> served in themed-mini-party bags.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. RXBARS\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made with a few simple ingredients like egg whites, nuts and dried fruit, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.rxbar.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RXBARs\u003C/a> are packed with fiber and protein. Available in several sizes and flavors made specially for kids, these are easy, no-prep \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goodie bag items\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that everyone will love.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. LÄRABARs\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LÄRABAR \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is another snack company that sticks to whole, minimally processed ingredients. Made from dried fruits and nuts, these bars are a great source of fiber and healthy fats for your kids.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Fun\u003C/b>\u003Cb> goodie bag ideas\u003C/b>\u003Cb> with snack bars: \u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LÄRABARs can be easily “dressed up” for a little more fun! For example, try wrapping them with white crepe paper and hot-gluing googly eyes to make \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"http://seevanessacraft.com/2015/10/halloween-mummy-apple-sauce-snack-idea/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halloween-themed mummy bars\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or just cover the bars’ packaging with cute stickers in whatever theme fits the birthday party or holiday celebration.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Mary’s Gone Crackers\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made from brown rice, quinoa and a variety of seeds, crackers by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.marysgonecrackers.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mary’s Gone\u003C/a> are gluten-free, dairy-free and tree-nut- and peanut-free. Their allergy-friendly nature makes them especially recommended as \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goodie bag items\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for larger groups in which you may not be as familiar with each individual child’s dietary needs or potential \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kids-food-allergies-need-know-part-2/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food allergies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp> \u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Almonds by Wonderful Almonds\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.wonderfulpistachiosandalmonds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Almonds\u003C/a> are power-packed and filled with healthy fats and protein. They can be munched as is or combined with sweet or savory flavors for an enticing, on-the-go snack.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Fun \u003C/b>\u003Cb>goodie bag ideas\u003C/b>\u003Cb> with almonds\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make your own \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/kid-friendly-game-day-snacks/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">homemade trail mix\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by combining natural raw almonds with dried fruit and granola sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup. Wrap your trail mix in festive packaging like \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/tissue-paper-turkey-craft/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tissue paper turkeys\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Thanksgiving, or use a regular zip-top bag and staple cute name tags for each of the party guests.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Chia Squeeze by Mamma Chia\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These organic, allergy-friendly snacks are crafted from a blend of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.mammachia.com/chia-squeeze/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fruit, vegetables and chia seeds\u003C/a> for a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber. In fact, chia seeds are one of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/superfoods-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite superfoods for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. KIND Bars\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10627 alignleft\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/rx-bar-and-kind-bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" />Made from whole grains, seeds, dried fruit and sometimes a touch of dark chocolate, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kindsnacks.com/products/kind-nut-bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KIND Bars\u003C/a> provide fiber, protein and antioxidants. The lightly sweet, chocolatey flavor makes them a great substitute for overly sweet candy bars.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Inka Crops Plantain Chips\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relative of the banana, plantains make a great sweet or salty snack. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.inkacrops.com/en/categoria-detalle/plantain-chips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inka Crops’ plantain chips\u003C/a> are made using only plantains, palm oil and salt. A crunchy and appetizing alternative to fried potato chips, these plantain chips are lower in sodium and have no trans fats.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cb>Fun \u003C/b>\u003Cb>goodie bag ideas\u003C/b>\u003Cb> with fruit chips\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Toss the plantain chips with dried cherries, cranberries or other brightly colored dried fruit, and then package them into an \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://kidfriendlythingstodo.com/an-easy-butterfly-craft-for-kids-to-make-using-snack-bags/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adorable butterfly snack bag\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The vibrant colors and varied shapes make an awesome pattern for butterfly wings! If you need a craftsy party activity, you can even have the kids decorate their own butterfly bags before taking them home.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which holiday or birthday is just around the corner, there are a wide variety of easy, low-prep, \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy goodie bag ideas\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conveniently available on store shelves. As you select your \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goodie bag items\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just remember to check the nutritional facts and focus on simple ingredients filled with fiber, protein and healthy fats. With goodie bags made from these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutritious, wholesome alternatives to junk food\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your kids and their friends will be ready for day of fun-filled, active celebration—without the sugar crash!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nativeads_8-healthy-goodie-bag-ideas\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18083 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Kids-Meals-Green-Box.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":17,"__typename":142},{"node":979,"__typename":149},{"id":980,"link":981,"sourceUrl":982,"altText":19,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxMDYzMA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/goody-bag-header-3/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/goody-bag-header-2-1-880x544.jpg",{"nodes":984,"__typename":155},[985,986,987],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"edges":989,"__typename":158},[],{"node":991,"__typename":172},{"authorMeta":992,"name":996,"description":997,"avatar":998,"__typename":171},{"avatar":993,"__typename":165},{"node":994,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":995,"altText":19,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RJ-Bio.jpg","Rachael Janas","Rachael joined the Nurture Life team as the Marketing Production & QA Manager. From menu design to nutrient analysis, she covers all things food. Rachael is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and a keen interest in nutritious food with phenomenal flavor. Her passion for incorporating whole foods and creative cuisine while focusing on age-specific nutrient needs of children is essential to Nurture Life’s menu design. Rachael has been practicing dietetics since 2011, with the bulk of her experience in clinical nutrition at Loyola Medical Center, specializing in patients with cystic fibrosis as well as critical care nutrition related to lung disease and lung transplant. She also has experience in cardiac health and nutrition during pregnancy. Rachael received her B.S. from Saint Louis University in Missouri and completed a dietetic internship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Rachael’s interests include creative cooking at home, using a variety of ingredients, spices and herbs for a unique meal each night. She truly believes nutrition and food should be enjoyable and that all food can  be enjoyed in moderation.",{"url":999,"__typename":170},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5842580e2c2e4c872f22b8ae6542dd5c3f15a04ef97e8f4bfc9860a1ab2d4994?s=96&d=mm&r=g",{"title":1001,"metaDesc":1002,"opengraphUrl":972,"opengraphTitle":970,"opengraphDescription":1002,"opengraphImage":1003,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":1005,"opengraphModifiedTime":1006,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":180},"Healthy Goodie Bags for Kids | Nurture Life","Skip the salty, sugary, overly processed snacks and try these 8 healthy goodie bag ideas instead. Perfect for birthday parties, holidays and celebrations!",{"sourceUrl":1004,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/goody-bag-header-2-1-scaled.jpg","2018-10-12T16:22:32+00:00","2024-06-17T17:45:56+00:00",{"id":1008,"title":1009,"slug":1010,"link":1011,"uri":1012,"date":1013,"modified":1014,"content":1015,"featuredImageForMobile":1016,"featuredImage":1020,"categories":1026,"tags":1031,"author":1079,"seo":1085,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxMDYxMw==","Stage 3 Baby Food: 6 Meal Ideas for Growing Kids","6-meal-ideas-wholesome-stage-3-baby-food","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/6-meal-ideas-wholesome-stage-3-baby-food/","/blog/6-meal-ideas-wholesome-stage-3-baby-food/","2018-10-05T14:46:19","2024-07-09T16:54:32","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby has reached about 10 months of age, he or she will likely be ready to move past baby purees and into the exciting world of self-feeding. Although meals can get more creative with thicker solids in the mix, the transition from Stage 2 to Stage 3 baby food can also be a real challenge.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ease your baby through this big milestone, below you’ll find a list of recommended first finger foods, followed by ideas for mixing and matching them into well-balanced, wholesome baby food meals.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3 Baby Food: 12 Nutrient-Packed, Single-Ingredient Baby Finger Foods\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the healthy growth and development of your baby, Stage 3 baby foods need to provide more calories from a wider variety of sources. At this stage, your baby has already \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/signs-baby-ready-solids/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">begun to eat solids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is now ready to practice the \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/6/e2016.figures-only\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“pincer grasp”\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with larger, thicker, chunkier and squishier foods.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try starting out with these easy-to-grab, easy-to-mush finger foods for babies:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English peas\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft beans\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boiled potatoes or yams\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooked carrots\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green beans\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zucchini\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrambled eggs\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm tofu\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean meats\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bite-sized pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some of the larger items above, like potatoes or meats, cube the ingredients into pieces big enough to pick up with little fingers, but small enough to prevent choking. This is about three-eighths of an inch. Smaller items like peas and beans can be left in their full form.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love these finger foods because not only are they packed with critical nutrients, they are also a great stepping stone toward more complex Stage 3 baby food. They let your baby become familiar with the many sensory and motor changes that are happening—like differences in food texture and appearance, the use of fingers or utensils to eat and the potential frustration of self-feeding (especially if your \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/baby-teething-what-to-expect/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby is teething\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix and Match: 6 Healthful Ingredient Combos for Wholesome Stage 3 Baby Food\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real fun begins when you mix and match \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stage 3 baby food\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ! Here are six ways Nurture Life creates nutritious, ready-to-eat baby food meals from favorite \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first finger foods\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Beef Meatloaf, Broccoli & Butternut Squash \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18388\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-1.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food | Meatloaf and Squash | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotic free beef layered with organic steamed butternut squash and broccoli bits provides plenty of protein and iron for a balanced meal that supplies your baby’s increasingly active body and curious mind. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Chicken Meatballs & Pasta\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18389 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-2.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food | Chicken Meatballs and Pasta | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-2.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny pasta like ditalini is one of the most quintessential \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finger foods for babies\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially when cooked to a soft state for easier mushing. This dish adds bite-sized chicken meatballs to the mix for a hearty serving of protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Salmon Cake, English Pea & Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18390 size-full\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food | Salmon and Veggies | Nurture Life\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our adorable mini salmon cake is seasoned with lemon and dill to give your baby a bright introduction to fish. Paired with organic english peas and soft potatoes, this finger food meal gives your baby balanced nutrients and a healthy boost of vitamin \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Egg Bite, Sausage & Sweet Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18391\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-1.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesome-4-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This classic breakfast made finger food-friendly includes sous vide egg bites layered with Italian sausage and sweet potato. This egg-cellent finger food provides a boost of protein, calcium and iron for any time of the day. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Turkey Meatloaf, English Pea & Potato\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18392\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-5.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-5.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfectly sized for grasping and handling, sweet peas and diced potatoes are ideal stage 3 baby foods. In this dish, organic peas and potatoes are served with antibiotic-free turkey meatloaf for a filling, protein-rich meal\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta Fagioli\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18393\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-6.jpg\" alt=\"stage 3 baby food\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-6.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by Italian cuisine, soft ditalini pasta with organic white beans and cubed carrots provides your baby protein and potassium, while tomato sauce blended with butternut squash gives an extra boost in vitamin A.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Stage 3 Baby Food From Nutrition Experts\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These six meals have been designed by Nurture Life’s team of child nutrition experts, including our culinary team and pediatric dietitians, to provide the recommended vitamins, minerals and nutrients as your \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/transitioning-baby-finger-foods/\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby transitions to finger foods\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Of course, they aren’t the only wholesome baby food combinations you can make. Feel free to play around and mix and match different ingredients—or even parts of Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">baby food delivery\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> —to find the perfect Stage 3 baby food for your little one’s taste.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about your baby’s stage 3 meals, don’t hesitate to reach out to our nutrition experts at \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cbr />\n\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=nativeads_6-meal-ideas-for-wholesome-stage-3-finger-food\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18079 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"healthy baby meals\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-300x100.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals-768x256.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CTA-Healthy-Baby-Meals-5-Meals.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":1017,"__typename":142},{"node":1018,"__typename":141},{"sourceUrl":1019,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Whoelsome-Stage-3-mobile.jpg",{"node":1021,"__typename":149},{"id":1022,"link":1023,"sourceUrl":1024,"altText":1025,"__typename":140},"cG9zdDoxODM3OA==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/6-meal-ideas-wholesome-stage-3-baby-food/wholesome-stage-3-header/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wholesome-Stage-3-header-880x450.jpg","stage 3 baby food | Nurture Life",{"nodes":1027,"__typename":155},[1028,1029,1030],{"name":25,"slug":26,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":88,"slug":89,"__typename":6},{"edges":1032,"__typename":158},[1033],{"node":1034,"__typename":260},{"id":1035,"name":1036,"posts":1037,"__typename":259},"dGVybToyOTA2","stage 3 baby food",{"edges":1038,"__typename":258},[1039,1052,1066],{"node":1040,"__typename":229},{"id":1041,"slug":1042,"categories":1043,"title":1047,"excerpt":1048,"featuredImage":1049,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxODY1NA==","new-finger-foods",{"nodes":1044,"__typename":155},[1045,1046],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":43,"slug":44,"id":42,"__typename":6},"4 New Finger Foods Just in Time for Spring","\u003Cp>Spring’s here, and so are four new Finger Foods on the Nurture Life baby and kid menu! As always, these little jars serve up a whole lot of flavor (specially chosen for a baby’s newly developing palate!), along with essential nutrients for this critical developmental stage. 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But what is baby-led weaning, exactly? And more importantly, is it the right… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/baby-led-weaning/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":1064,"__typename":149},{"sourceUrl":1065,"__typename":140},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BLW-header.jpg",{"node":1067,"__typename":229},{"id":1068,"slug":1069,"categories":1070,"title":1074,"excerpt":1075,"featuredImage":1076,"__typename":181},"cG9zdDoxODM3Mw==","finger-foods-vs-pouches",{"nodes":1071,"__typename":155},[1072,1073],{"name":25,"slug":26,"id":24,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},"Stage 3 Baby Food: Why Experts Recommend Finger Foods Over Pouches","\u003Cp>When babies reach the age for Stage 3 baby food, parent life becomes a whirlwind—as if it wasn’t already! Newly active and extra-curious, babies at 10+ months are beginning to assert their independence and to transition from an all-milk/formula diet to one that incorporates real foods. 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