4 Nutritious No-Bake Snacks for Kids
No-bake snacks are an easy option to satisfy sudden hunger pangs. You can make them quickly and with very few ingredients that may be lying around in the pantry. The fact that you don’t need an oven makes things hassle-free too. The ones below include crunchy bites and froyo cups that kids, especially, will love and appreciate. You can store these in airtight containers in the refrigerator to snack whenever the tummy growls.
1. Date and chia bites
This snack brings together the fiber-rich and protein-rich content of chia seeds and dates. The combination of these ingredients, along with tasty cacao, makes the treats taste extremely delicious. Also, no need to add any refined sugar because the dates will supplement just the right amount of sweetness. Ready to make these easy no-bake snacks for your kids? All you have to do is mix the ingredients, add some desiccated coconut along with a little water, and blend everything. Then, roll the mixture into bite-size treats, and store in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
2. Krispie munchies
Kids love foods that have different textures. And what better ingredient to use than rice Krispies that are not only crunchy but also a nice blend between a dessert and a snack. When you add rice Krispies and peanut butter together, you can play with crunchy and smooth textures that kids will enjoy. Peanut butter also makes this quite a filling treat, so there’s no question of over-snacking. Little Grazers makes these munchies with maple syrup and chocolate chips, which we think are tasty additions.
3. Granola cookies
Granola bars are a popular snack, as they are really convenient to eat and act as energy boosters. But granola cookies are so much tastier. The sweet flavor comes from the honey, and the rolled oats provide quite a bit of nutritional value. This easy no-bake recipe has three steps. First, heat the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil in a pan until you get a smooth consistency. Then, take the pan off the stove and add granola and oats. The last step is to separate the mixture as you would divide cookie dough on a sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes so that these treats stay in shape and you get solid no-bake cookies.
4. Lemon blueberry froyo cups
For some tropical fruity fun, bring together frozen blueberries, lemon juice, and coconut yogurt. This is a three-ingredient recipe by Feasting on Fruit that is easy to follow. To make these, you have to simply blend the three ingredients, empty them in tiny muffin cups, and then refrigerate until they turn solid. Using paper muffin cups is a smart no-bake hack that retains the shape of the snack.