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Alternatives","healthy-kid-friendly-junk-food-alternatives","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! 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