Kids are active and their stomachs are small, which means that healthy snacks are important, keeping kids full energized until the next meal, according to the University of Mississippi "Mealtime Memo for Child Care." Plan meals four hours apart with a healthy snack two hours after meals, advises University of Mississippi. Serve kids a variety of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables and limit salty foods and sweets.
Strawberry Peanut Butter Roll-ups
Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on a whole wheat sandwich wrap. Allow your child to choose chunky or smooth peanut butter. Sprinkle chopped, fresh or frozen strawberries over the peanut butter. Roll the sandwich wrap around the strawberries, then cut the roll into 2-inch slices. Alternatively, use blueberries or peach chunks.
Waffle Sticks
Toast a whole wheat freezer waffle, then cut the waffle into six equal "sticks." Spread cream cheese over the sticks. Spread a thin coating of jelly or jam over the top of the cream cheese. Alternatively, use jelly in a squeeze bottle and create colorful dots on top of the cream cheese.
Healthy Potato Chips
Wash two sweet potatoes and cut the potatoes into thin slices. Pour 2 tsp. olive oil into your hands and use your hands to toss the potato slices until the slices are lightly covered with oil, or allow your child to toss the potato slices. Sprinkle 1 tsp. sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon over the potatoes. Place the potato chips on a lightly oiled baking pan and bake the potatoes in a 400-degree oven for 20 minutes, or until the chips are crispy. Stir the potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
Graham Cracker Treats
Spread your child's favorite yogurt over a graham cracker, then top the yogurt with another graham cracker. Wrap the graham cracker treat in plastic wrap and freeze.
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