Healthy and Fun: Spring Snacks for Kids

Puddle jumping and flower picking take a lot of energy, you know! Fuel your little ones’ nature fun with these spring-snack recipes for yummy critters, muffins, cookies and more made with healthy apples, raisins and veggies. Get the kids to help and you’ve got a perfect rainy-day activity, too!

• Ants on a Log This healthy snack is one that kids can make all on their own. Simply spread some crunchy peanut butter and sweet raisins over celery for a smart snacking option.
• Apple Ladybugs Let your kids play with their food for a change. They'll love decorating juicy red apples with pretzels for antennas, raisins for spots and eyes and peanut butter for wings, then snacking on them once they work up an appetite.
• Black Bean Dip with Veggies and Tortilla Chips A delightful dip for your favorite veggies or tortilla chips, this spicy black bean dip gets its kick from shredded Monterey Jack and spicy salsa but can be tamed for children's birthday parties or school lunches.
• Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Fruit Salsa These cinnamon-scented tortilla triangles are best served warm, dressed with a fragrant fruity salsa of apples, bananas, berries and kiwis. They're a tasty twist on traditional chips and salsa that are sure to delight kids of all ages.
• Fruit and Vegetable Faces These fun faces let kids play with their food and get creative in the kitchen. They inspire young imaginations and encourage healthy snacking, too.
• Get Up and Go Breakfast Cookies For busy mornings on the run, these bite-size breakfast treats combine the goodness of orange juice and grainy breakfast cereal for a yummy good start to your day.
• Hedgehog Buns Kids love to make and munch on these darling little hedgehogs. They're easy enough for little hands to master and are a sweet addition to birthday celebrations and holiday kids’ tables.
• Low-Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins When you're watching your waistline, reach for one of these healthy, low-fat muffins that are high on taste but low on calories. But grab one quick! They're just as delicious as regular muffins and will be gone before they have a chance to cool.
• Morning Glory Muffins Baked with the goodness of carrots, apples and raisins, these morning muffins make the perfect start to your day. They pack a nutritional punch and make satisfying breakfast staples or quick snacks.
• Simple Scones This tried-and-true recipe bakes up a beautiful batch of savory scones. Make them your own by adding raisins, blueberries, dried cranberries or any of your favorite treats.
• Trail Mix Cookies For families on the go, these sweet treats pack well for day outings and hitting the trails, making them the ideal hiker's companion. Little explorers love sinking their teeth into these chocolatey peanut butter bites.
• Vegan Banana Blueberry Muffins You'll want to try these healthy, wholesome banana blueberry muffins that are both quick and easy to make. Full of fiber, these morning muffins are a great way to start a nutritious day.

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