Healthy snacking is a really important part of a toddler’s diet. But coming up with fun and nutritious ideas everyday can be a real challenge. So we’ve put together this master list of easy and healthy snacks for toddlers! These kid friendly snacks will satisfy even the pickiest eaters (I promise all the veggies are carefully hidden!).
Toddlers can be so busy exploring the world to slow down and eat full meals. Not to mention they get so easily distracted at mealtime. As a result, your little one often gets pretty hungry between meals. That’s when you bring on the snacks! Goldfish or animal crackers don’t hurt once in a while but packaged snacks for kids are typically unhealthy and low in nutrients. All the snacks on this list are yummy and easy to whip up! Most of them are packed with goodness and some are healthier options for candies and sugary sweets. So dig into our master list of easy healthy snacks for toddlers.
Let’s start with some healthy no prep snack ideas for toddlers
Sometimes, the easiest thing to do is to grab a snack from the fridge or the pantry that requires no prep at all! These are my go to healthy snacks for my little one.
- Cottage cheese
- Hummus
- Cubed avocados
- Cubed cheese
- Yogurt
- Plain oatmeal with fruits
- Fresh fruit
- Low sugar cereal (Cheerios)
- No salt turkey deli meat
- Unsweetened apple sauce
These super simple options are much better than store bought snacks but they can quickly get a bit boring. But don’t worry we have some fun and healthy snack ideas to switch things up!
Healthy toddlers snacks packed with fruits
Jello Fruit & Veggie Snack: these healthy Jello snacks are packed with fruits and veggies. You will sneak in a full serving of spinach and your toddler will not even notice. Use different size and shape food cutters to add to the fun! I love making tiny gummy bears for Ava,
Yoghurt Filled Raspberries: my toddler loves this one and it is so easy to make! Greek yoghurt filled raspberries are one of the healthiest snacks for toddlers.
Fruit and Vegetables Gummies: these healthy gummies will satisfy your little one’s candy cravings. They are deliciously fruity and super easy to make. Packed with beets, strawberries and cherries, these gummies have no added sugar!
Blueberry Banana Fritters: these healthy fritters packed with nutritious fruits are made with only 3 ingredients. It’s an easy snack to whip up for your toddler (and is even great for babies just starting finger foods).
Apple Chips: Air fryer apple chips are healthy and yummy. If do need an air fryer to make this snack but it is super easy!
Strawberry Yogurt Bark: this is my favorite on this list… and I make sure to make extra for mama! You can make this healthy and nutritious yoghurt bark with whichever fruits, nuts and toppings your toddler prefers. Strawberry yogurt bark is delicious to eat and so fun to make for little ones!
Healthy Banana Bread: this toddler friendly banana bread is made with healthy ingredients like oats, apple sauce, chia seeds and dates. It contains no added sugar and is completely naturally sweetened. It’s packed with nutrients and one of our favorite healthy snacks for toddlers.
Mini Apple Pizzas: apple pizzas are cute and fun! You can customize the toppings and involve the little ones in making them. We always add a few sprinkles for a pop of color. It’s one of the most healthy snacks for toddlers!
Strawberry White Bean Smoothie: this strawberry and white bean smoothie is a healthy and super easy dairy-free snack. It’s loaded with proteins thanks to the white beans, which your kiddo won’t be able to taste at all!
Sugar-Free Raspberry Banana Bread: this banana bread is really tasty, especially with a generous layer of healthy raspberry jam. With no sugar added, this whole snack is entirely naturally sweetened!
Dried Fruit Oatmeal Bake: This oatmeal bake is entirely made of pantry items. You can use any dried fruit you have on hand and make your own variation!
Yogurt and Red Fruit Popsicles Recipe: these yogurt based ice cream popsicles are loaded with fruits and perfect for a hot summer.
Coconut and Peach Creamy Fruit Ice Pops: These peach and coconut popsicles are so much healthier than the store bought kind. Toddlers love them! You an also replace the peaches with berries or mix fruits together.
Apple Nachos: Loaded with fun toppings, apple nachos are such a popular snack with picky toddlers. If you have a young toddler, you can totally bake the apples to make them easier to eat.
Fruit Snack Gummy Bears: you can make these healthy gummy bears with any baby pouches so your flavor options are endless! It’s a great candy alternative if your little one is craving sweets.
Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas: Seasoned bananas make for a healthy snack. With cinnamon, nutmeg and a little sugar, these sweet banana bites will like a real treat! You can even serve them with a little vanilla frozen yogurt.
Healthy snacks for toddlers packed with veggies
Sweet Potato Edible Cookie Dough: this sweet potato edible cookie dough is a healthy and fun dip for fruits, cookies or crackers! The little ones won’t be able to resist cookie dough and they won’t have a clue they are actually gobbling up veggies. It’s a win win.
Ants on a Log: With both veggies and protein, this nutritious snack is really fun for kids to prepare themselves.
Chocolate Hummus: A nutritious 5-minute chocolate hummus dip that makes a great appetizer, breakfast, and snack. It’s so delicious when it’s served with fresh fruit, cookies, pretzels, and nuts. This sweet dip is fat-free, and refined sugar free!
Homemade “Go-Gurt” With Hidden Veggies: “Go-Gurt” with hidden vegetables you can freeze to make healthy ice cream. Need we say more?
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins: these zucchini muffins with dark chocolate are the perfect hidden veggie snack. Great for on the go snacking no one will complain about!
Check this post for more hidden veggie recipes for toddlers
Healthy cookie recipes make for a great toddler snack!
Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies: these yummy chickpea cookies are packed with protein and 100% toddler approved. The best part is you only need pantry staples!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies: these peanut butter cookies are still a treat but definitely healthier than most! Chewy with deliciously crisp edges, they are incredibly easy to make. They are also entirely plant based.
Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies: I love these super duper healthy banana peanut butter oatmeal cookies. Only 3-ingredients and no refined sugar. This recipe includes 3 variations: chocolate chips, raisins, and cocoa powder (which are all delish).
Healthy Snack Recipe: Protein Balls
Dark Chocolate Date Balls: these protein balls are packed with nutritious ingredients. They are pretty sweet but still healthy with dried dates, cocoa powder, and honey. One of the yummiest healthy snacks for toddlers!
Oatmeal Energy Balls: Oatmeal energy balls are easy make ahead snacks perfect for a lunch box. Packed with fiber, nutrients, healthy fats and proteins, I love that there is no added sugar. The peanut butter is delicious with the dark chocolate but you can use any nut butter in this recipe.
Healthy Snack Recipe: Bars
Yogurt Breakfast Bars: these easy yogurt breakfast bars are perfect to sneak in some extra nutrients into your toddler’s diet. You can use any flavored yogurt you have on hand, or use plain yogurt and blend with fresh fruit! This is one of my favorite healthy snacks for toddlers and my little one loves it.
Date Energy Bars: these date energy bars are naturally sweet and have the perfect chewy fudgey consistency. Cut the bar into bite size pieces for your toddler and serve with plain yogurt to cut the sweetness.
10 Minute No Bake Granola Bars: this super easy recipe is made with granola, dried fruit and nuts. It’s a healthy alternative to store bought granola !
No Sugar Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars: these peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are healthy and super kid friendly! It’s the perfect alternative to a store bought granola bar which is loaded with sugar.
Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate: packed with simple and healthy ingredients: oats, peanut butter, dried cranberries, chia seeds, honey, and a few chocolate chips. Super easy to whip up too!
Oh man, I don’t have toddlers but those yogurt-filled raspberries look divine! Might have to make them for myself!
I love the yogurt/raspberry idea! I need to try this ASAP!
( I am, after all, a toddler at heart 🙂 )
Great Ideas! My toddler will love them! My favourite are those little popsicles! 🙂
These snacks look so delicious! I have a 13 month old toddler and I can see that he would love them all! I love the filled raspberries, never thought about making them and is just so simple! We will pin this to have and try some of them next week, thank you!
These are delicious, gonna try some 😋
These all look great! love that you have so many healthy snacks here!
Great ideas! Not just for toddlers – those banana peanut butter oatmeal cookies sound yummy!