With more and more children schooling online, snack time is now being enjoyed straight from your kitchen. In years past, you might have chosen a few favorite on-the-go snacks to pack in your child's lunch box throughout the day. While these same snacks will still do the job of keeping hunger pangs at bay, snacking from home offers a broader range of possibilities. With the fridge just around the corner, snack time can be enjoyed in the kitchen, allowing you to make healthy snacks for your children that will last longer than a few hours. In fact, with a sweet enough recipe, your snacks can double as a healthy mid-day treat and an after-dinner dessert.When it comes to healthy snacking, fruit-filled treats top our list of favorites. Both dried and fresh fruit can be worked into snack recipes in multiple ways. If you're searching for a delicious and fruity homemade snack that your child will love, keep scrolling, we're confident these tasty recipes won't disappoint.
Whole Grain Fruit Muffins
Muffins make for the ideal snack, especially when cooking for children. A muffin's fluffy texture and sweet nature closely resemble that of a cake. And who doesn't love to enjoy a piece of cake during the day? Surprise your little ones this week, and whip up this delicious Whole Grain Fruit Muffin recipe. An excellent dose of fiber, these fruity muffins are a perfect way to feature seasonal spring foods like apricots and peaches. Delicious when enjoyed as is, elevate your child's snack time by serving these muffins with warm butter or jam.
Fruit and Nut Granola Bars
Whether your kid is taking classes online, in the classroom, or participating in a hybrid course, these Fruit and Nut Granola Bars are the perfect treats to satisfy their cravings. Easy to make, this granola bar recipe travels well, meaning that these bars can be enjoyed nearly everywhere. Made with a mixture of gluten free oats, cereal, dried fruits, nuts and honey, this fruity snack is loaded with good-for-you nutrients. It's a snack as flavorful as it is delicious and one that both children and adults will love.
Gluten Free Fruit Cake
Now, we've talked about how a flavorful muffin can taste similar to the cake. But what if we told you that you could serve cake to your children during snack time and still win a "parent of the year" award? Lighter than a traditional fruit cake, this Gluten Free Fruit Cake is a great snack for children with a sweet tooth. Made with our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, it's also safe for those with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. To make this recipe healthier, dried fruit replaces the candied variety, and wholesome ingredients like pistachios, pecans and raisins are used to add flavor. Make a large batch of this fruit cake at the beginning of the week to ensure that your kids have something sweet to munch on during snack time.
Easy No-Bake Fruit Tart
Hoping to whip up something sweet but still keep the ingredients to a minimum? This Easy No-Bake Fruit Tart is just the recipe you're searching for. With a taste similar to that of a dessert cookie, its no-bake crust provides a boost of protein that will leave children energized and ready for the day's tasks. Naturally gluten free, this tart uses fresh fruit and greek cream cheese to create a uniquely textured filling that your kids will go crazy for. Prepped in just 15 minutes, make this dessert-like snack the night before and surprise your little ones with it the next day.
Millet and Fruit Pudding
Do your children go crazy over sweets? If so, then ditch the fruit roll-ups and gummy bears and serve them this Millet and Fruit Pudding instead. Whole grain millet creates a healthy base for this pudding while also presenting a boost of essential vitamins and minerals. Honey, banana chips and shredded coconut are then added to the mix to provide a naturally sweet flavor without artificial sugars. Serve this pudding at room temperature, or set it in the fridge and serve cold as a refreshing treat to cool off with on warmer days.Whether you want a way to use up your fresh and dried fruit or seek a healthier snack alternative for your little ones, this list of fruity homemade snacks is sure to do the trick. From a simple no-bake tart to fruit-filled muffins, the snacks above will certainly take snack time to the next level. We can't wait to hear which recipe your family enjoyed the most. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy snacking!