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Healthy, creative snacks for kids?

I just found out my 5 yr old has EIGHT cavities. The dentist said its all in the molars and in the cracks of the teeth which means its not only from not flossing back there, its a lot to do with genetics (which my husbands family has HORRIBLE teeth). Anyhow, Im trying to look for recipes/ideas for healthier snacks. I want to cut back on all the sugars. Maybe even using sugar substitute.

Hi, my kids love these ideas:~
* Carrot Sticks/ Grissini Sticks with Dips such as avocado, cheese, hommus
* Pita Bread Crisps – Open out, brush with melted butter, scatter grated cheese over top, bake in hot oven for 5 mins or until golden, let cool – yum
* Rice cakes with cream cheese and avocado
* Yoghurt/Fruit Smoothie
* Fruit with yoghurt dip
* Popcorn

Have fun, at 5 he will love ‘cooking’ and inventing himself which adds a fun element and gets him interested in good food

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4 Responses to “Healthy, creative snacks for kids?”

  1. Fruit. Find out what fruit your kid likes and buy it! There’s always cheese and crackers as well!
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  2. Hi, my kids love these ideas:~
    * Carrot Sticks/ Grissini Sticks with Dips such as avocado, cheese, hommus
    * Pita Bread Crisps – Open out, brush with melted butter, scatter grated cheese over top, bake in hot oven for 5 mins or until golden, let cool – yum
    * Rice cakes with cream cheese and avocado
    * Yoghurt/Fruit Smoothie
    * Fruit with yoghurt dip
    * Popcorn

    Have fun, at 5 he will love ‘cooking’ and inventing himself which adds a fun element and gets him interested in good food
    References :

  3. Maybe I'm Amazed on May 5th, 2010 at 9:30 am

    pretzels dipped into peanut butter
    Apple slices (or other fruit) dipped into vanilla flavored yogurt (or any other favorite flavor of yogurt)
    Veggie dipped into low fat Ranch dressing

    I don’t think eliminating natural sugars (like fruit) is a good idea. You may wish to ask your son’s dentist for some snacking advice.
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  4. i have a healthy creative snack my big celery and ranch
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    lol from my big celery and ranch

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