The long-awaited season of joy, celebration, and delicious food is finally upon us. With all the festive treats, getting children to enjoy healthy snacks can be difficult, as they prefer the sweet stuff. This Christmas, why not twist it up a little and add some nutritious options that are both festive and fun?

For our food guide this week, here are five healthy Christmas snack ideas your children will love!

Fruit Christmas Trees

Transform ordinary fruit into a festive masterpiece with fruit Christmas trees. It’s quite easy: Just start with a cone-shaped piece of cardboard or a small foam cone as the base. Use a variety of fruits, such as grapes, small slices of bananas, apples, and berries, to create the tree. Simply cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces and stick them onto the cone using toothpicks. For added flair, you can use a star-shaped cookie cutter to create a star from pineapple or mango to place on top.

Yogurt Parfaits With A Holiday Twist

Yoghurt parfaits are delicious and nutritious snacks that can be easily customised for the holiday season. Start with a base of low-fat yoghurt and layer it with granola and seasonal fruits like pomegranate seeds, cranberries, or sliced bananas. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to make it festive.

Veggie Reindeer

Make healthy eating fun with veggie reindeer. Use a variety of colourful vegetables to create adorable reindeer faces. Start with a round slice of cucumber or a small bell pepper as the face. Use cherry tomatoes for the nose and cut sticks of celery or pretzel rods for the antlers.

Nut Butter And Banana Snowmen

These nut butter and banana snowmen are a delightful and healthy treat that kids will love to assemble. Start by slicing a banana into three equal pieces to form the body of the snowman. Use a toothpick to stack the pieces on top of each other. Spread a layer of almond or peanut butter between the slices for added flavour and nutrition. For decoration, use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and buttons and a small piece of carrot for the nose. This snack is rich in healthy fats, protein, and potassium, making it a great energy booster.

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies

No Christmas is complete without cookies, and you can make them healthier with whole wheat flour. Prepare a batch of gingerbread cookies using whole wheat flour, honey or maple syrup, and spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut them into festive shapes using cookie cutters, and let your children decorate them with dried fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of dark chocolate. These cookies are delicious and provide fibre and essential nutrients, making them a guilt-free holiday treat.

Let’s make healthy snacking a part of the festive fun this Christmas. These five healthy snack options will ensure your children enjoy delicious treats while fueling their bodies with wholesome ingredients.

 

Johnson Chukwueke
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