I have to admit, I haven’t always been as health conscious as I am now. When I worked outside the home, it was too easy to just order takeout, give out processed snacks like chips, crackers, and even a Twinkie or two.
I still fall backwards on occasion and let my youngest pick out doughnuts or some sugary snack at the store. It’s a hard habit to break when you are super busy and they catch you off guard.
We had our oldest grandchild over for a week a couple of weeks ago, which we love to do because we get to spoil him and send him home. That’s our job, isn’t it? I assume that all kids rather have cookies and candy when given the opportunity. Like, when mom is not around. Not that I would just feed him junk, but it’s fun to let them have a little sugar-just a little.
So, when I asked him if he wanted a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie, he politely declined. Shocked, I asked him if he was sure that he didn’t want one of my delicious and gooey cookies and he once again declined.
I then asked him what did he want to have for a snack and he answered, “I would like an orange, please.”
Whaaat?
“Kudos to your mom, kid,” I replied and then chuckled to myself and handed him an orange.
I guess sometimes it takes our kids (and grandkids) to keep us grownups on the right path to healthy eating.
Here are 7 awesome kid friendly (and healthy) snacks from some awesome sites:
Homemade Fruit Snacks
Try making your own fruit snacks for your little ones with this recipe.
Apple Caterpillar
This would be a cute surprize for your kid when they get home from a day at school. Or, let them make it themselves.
Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This one comes from my other blog here.
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bar
Everything all put together in this bar. Get the recipe here.
Fruit Pops
Easy afternoon snack for hungry kids-get the recipe here.
Cocoa Oat Truffles
Kids love this chocolate treat. Get the recipe here.
Fruit Rollups
Better then what you buy at the store. Get recipe here.
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