First, finding healthy snacks for kids can be daunting. So, I put together a round-up of healthy carrot snacks for kids. I have found that making food and meal time fun helps kids relate to food. Additionally, I believe it makes them more receptive to wanting to try new food ideas.
Next, my granddaughter and grandson love carrots. As with most kids, they get bored of the same old carrot and ranch dip concept. However, if I place ranch dip in a clear cup with cute little carrots with the greenery on them sticking out they’re excited. It makes the dipping and licking exciting. Munch, munch, crunch, crunch, and away the carrot goes!
So, here’s a few healthy carrot snacks for kids to help you create a fun lunch or snack for your little ones:
Carrot and Sweet Potato Fries – Whip up this yogurt dip for carrot fries. Carrots snacks for kids don’t have to be bland or boring.
Cinnamon Roasted Carrots – I found this cinnamon roasted carrot recipe on McCormick site.
Parmesan Carrot Shoestring Fries – Shoestring fries are a perfect match for chicken tenders.
Carrot Pancakes – Make breakfast fun and healthy with these carrot pancakes. For the little ones who turn up their nose at the though of a carrot, they don’t have to know the significance of this ingredient.
No Bake Carrot Balls – You should know this recipe calls for nuts. You may be able to substitute this ingredient or omit it.
Carrot Pizza – This is one of my favorite recipes. It’s fun and healthy.
Carrot Utensils – These eating utensils make the perfect dipping tools for a ranch dressing.
Carrot Juice – Carrot juice, a healthy alternative to milk or juice.
Roasted Carrot Hummus – My grandson love Hummus. It’s they’re not receptive to eating carrot sticks, try celery.
Hard Boiled Egg Carrots – I love this snack idea. Perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Rice Krispies Carrots – Celebrate your Letter C activities with this Rice Krispy treat.
Carrot Veggie Puffs – This veggie puff recipe would make a great addition to dinner. It includes zucchini as well as carrots. Why not grow a few zucchini as well as the carrots.
Apple Carrot Greek Yogurt Muffins – These muffins would be perfect for breakfast, lunch or a snack while discussing your activities.
Honey Roasted Carrots – Not only are these carrots delicious, but they would make a great garden project. Plant these colorful carrots in the spring with your child. A simple container/flower pot will suffice.
Carrots and Dip – Ranch dip is always a hit. Cute idea, and you can use the pot later to plant a flower or garden herb.
Apple Banana Carrot Muffins – Serve with a glass of Almond Milk or low fat regular milk.
Carrot Croquettes – Great idea for dinner or lunch.
Baked Carrots Fries – Baked carrot fries with ketchup. Kids love to dip.
Carrot Oat Cookies – So, who said cookies are healthy.
Cinnamon Carrot Fries – Last, cinnamon on carrots, I don’t think they need a dip. Yum!
Most importantly, I hope that you found one or two carrot snacks for kids that will make your kids crunch, munch and smile. These snacks will go perfectly with our fruit and vegetable educational activities. We suggest that you incorporate the snacks into a lesson plan. Also, we have the Letter C – C is for Carrot activities too. Our fruit and vegetable educational activities teach children about healthy foods and home gardening. Finally, they’re perfect for homeschool or extra home work activities. Healthy habits start at home, and so do healthy meals. You should also check out our A is for Apple Snacks for kids.
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