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Kids","healthy-snack-ideas-playdates","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. 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