The 10 Best Snacks for Kids

Milk and cookies may be a classic, but these innovative after school snacks will put a new and healthier spin on snack time.



Chicken Kabobs with Peanut Sauce
Chicken kabobs make for an easy, healthy snack or meal, and food on skewers is fun! Kids will love the yummy peanut sauce.






Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These soft, yummy sweet potato fries are healthier than regular french fries (and taste great dipped in ketchup).



Tortilla Pizzas
When I asked a friend with two young daughters what they like to eat she answered in just one word: "Cheese!"
"Not peanut butter and jelly?"
"Just cheese!"
"Apples and oranges?"
"Only cheese. Sometimes tacos."
Ladies, this one is for you.

What you need:
Small corn tortillas
Salsa
Shredded cheddar cheese

Mound a little salsa and cheese on each tortilla. Cook on foil-lined tray in toaster oven until cheese has melted and is brown at the edges.

Kids can help: Assemble the "pizzas," cover the tray with foil
Extras: A layer of refried beans under the salsa, cilantro for garnish, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of finely chopped green pepper





Oatmeal Snack Cakes
A healthy recipe for oatmeal snack cakes that make for a delicious on-the-go breakfast.





Quick, Kid-Friendly Breadsticks
A quick recipe for breadsticks that make a great kid-friendly snack