Looking for nutritious and easy Valentine’s Day snacks for your kids? I have compiled some of my favorite snacks as a nutritionist and mom of three.
Approach Valentine’s Day snacks with food neutrality
Now, before we get into the good stuff (recipes!), I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room. Navigating Valentine’s Day can be a difficult task for parents, especially when the holiday is synonymous with sweets. How do you offer treats to your child without obsessing over the treat? I’ve written a blog post exploring the challenge of managing treats for kids with practical solutions you’ll definitely want to check out.
The main package? Consider a food-neutral approach, focusing on the experience you have together. And if you want to add some non-food activities to your day, the options are endless! For example: crafts, games or making personalized cards.
Now, here are over 15 nutritious Valentine’s Day snacks that you and your little ones are sure to enjoy!
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This heart-shaped charcuterie board is a fun and creative way to serve your kids Valentine’s Day snacks! Fill it with their favorite snacks, like these healthy heart-shaped sandwiches, mini babybel cheese (heart-shaped), cereal and berries.
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Can you believe these luxurious chocolate covered peanut butter squares are made with only 5 ingredients (plus a little sea salt) and are so simple your kids can make them?
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These whole grain chocolate bars are not only kid-approved, but jam-packed with nutrient-dense goodness!
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These soft Valentine’s M&M Cookies are easy to make and are a fun and delicious snack any time of year.
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This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly, and kid-approved! It’s made with six simple ingredients and is packed with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well as being nutritious!
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My daughter and I love making these banana egg mini muffins together. They have staying power because they’re made with eggs and with the addition of sliced strawberries on top, they’re perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day!
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These easy homemade peanut butter banana fudge are not only delicious, but they are also very nutritious and hydrating. The banana in these adds a natural sweetness and nutritional value, and the peanut butter adds protein, fiber and nutrients! And who doesn’t love the combination of peanut butter and banana?! It is the best!
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Onions aren’t just for the summer months! Their lovely pink color makes them a perfect snack for Valentine’s Day too.
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This edible brownie batter is so rich, creamy and packed with fiber and protein to keep you satisfied thanks to its secret ingredient – black beans! It’s also much safer to eat than regular raw edible brownie batter!
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You really don’t need an excuse to create a delicious frozen Greek yogurt recipe! Who doesn’t love a frozen treat?! Not to mention…what’s not to love when it’s both kid-approved AND nutritious?! This registered dietitian certainly does.
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Are you ready to impress your Valentine or your kids?? These White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are lower in sugar and sure to make everyone happy!
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These flourless lentil protein muffins are as delicious as they are nutritious. They are soft, fluffy and chocolatey, but packed with nutrients like lentils, eggs and bananas.
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Baked dark chocolate donuts with whole wheat flour and avocado with dark chocolate glaze.
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Your whole family will love these nutrient-dense, delicious muffins! These healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are low in sugar, gluten free and safe for school.
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These cute Valentine’s Day Bears make snacking fun! They are made with just 4 simple ingredients for an easy, yet healthy snack.
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I’ve been on a mission lately to find healthy and delicious snack recipes to add some variety to my son’s lunchbox. Enter these double chocolate chia protein bites! They are kid approved and safe for school.
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