Are your kids constantly sniffing out food to snack on? Looking for some Clean eating snacks?
When you have kids, your kitchen sees more traffic than a busy train station. Kids eat. All the time. Three meals a day? pffft. As far as my kids are concerned, the fun is the snacking. Thing is, if it were available, they would be reaching for a bag of crisps not an apple. An apple just isn’t going to suffice every time.
Having a stash of clean eating snacks (and not another apple) makes clean eating as a family easy. I can guarantee even the fussiest eater will love these 11 Clean Eating Snacks and they won’t even realize they are actually good for them.
Clean Eating & Snacking
I’m a massive fan of Clean Eating as family. It’s an intuitive way of eating that feels right. Clean Eating is a common sense approach to eating real, whole foods as close to their natural state as possible. There is no weighing, calorie accounting or fad restrictions on certain foods. It’s not a ‘just a diet that Mommy does’ either.
It’s a way of eating that can include the whole family.
Related Post: What is Clean Eating? A Beginners Guide
I’m a Mom, so I know that we’re not going to make good food choices all the time. The truth is – there will be days when we stop at the McDonalds drive through or grab a hot dog at the school fair. I’m not going to deny my kids birthday cake at a party or stopping the annual Easter Egg hunt. It’s the fact that they make healthy choices most of the time that matters.
Clean Eating is a lifestyle choice. It’s not something you do for 28 days then revert back to old eating habits. To wrap it up real simply – it’s about eating Real Food Most of the Time (you can read our 12 Clean Eating Rules here).
Clean Eating Snacks for Kids
As parents, it’s important to not only feed our kids food that will keep them healthy, but also teach them how to make good food choices on their own as they get older. Because Mommy won’t always be around to say no. Trust me on this – I have teens with a car.
The easiest way to begin Clean Eating with kids is to start supplementing the crappy foods with delicious, clean foods. It’s not about restricting or deprivation. You’re going to be surprised at how much you can eat – and still stay slim and healthy – whilst eating Clean. Let’s get started with these 11 Clean Eating Snacks your kids are (and you) are gonna love!
11 Delicious Clean Eating Snacks for Kids Carrot Chips
There’s something about the crunch. Kids LOVE crunch! Turning anything into a chip makes it instantly appealing – even to the fussiest of eaters. These carrot chips are super easy to make – and lets face it – the kids can eat as many as they like! QUICK TIP: If you are going to make these crisps in bulk, then it’s a lot easier if you have a mandolin. It took me ages to invest in one of these babies and I’m sure I lost hours of my life using my regular grater. It took it falling apart in my hands for me to eventually give in to a newer model. Just wish I had done it sooner!
Get the Recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Clean Eating Caramel Corn
I know you think Caramel Corn and you immediately want to say ‘Hell no! to the expected sugar kick. But this recipe will change all that. The beauty of Clean Eating is that you get to eat all the yummiest foods – just with a few whole food adjustments. This is one snack your kids are going to go nuts for!
Get the Recipe: Clean Eating with Kids
Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
Nutty, sweet and sticky wholewheat oat and blueberry muffins that freeze beautifully. Make a massive batch and store the some in the freezer for school lunch boxes.
Get the Recipe: Wholewheat Blueberry Muffins
Honey Bear Smoothie
This is a high protein, all natural vanilla smoothie that does it all. A great way to get the kids eating breakfast on the busiest school morning.
Get the Recipe: Clean Eating with Kids
Super Food Energy Bars
No more store bought, nutrient deficient bars from the store. Make your own at home with this easy clean eating recipe that should be a staple in every families recipe binder.
Get the Recipe: Super Food Energy Bars
Clean Eating Pineapple Dole Whip
It looks a little more like a dessert than a snack. But you won’t hear the kids complaining. Start with this Pineapple Dole Whip and then experiment with other fruits you have in the house.
Image and Recipe Credit: Dashing Dish
Chocolate Bliss Balls
My Kids love these Chocolate Bliss Balls from Whole Food Simply. Only 4 Ingredient. No Cooking. Simple, delicious and free from gluten, grains, dairy, egg and refined sugar.
Get the Recipe here: Whole Food Simply
Goldfish Crackers
I love these easy to make goldfish crackers. Serve with a dip for a sneaky way to get more vegetables into your kids. You can get a mini goldfish cutter here.
Image and Recipe Credit: Clean Eating in Texas
Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
These three ingredient pancakes are a healthy and easy snack. Serve with some sliced fruit, greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. For a fun activity, make up the batter and let the kids cook their own. For something a little different – take a look at this pan for making emoji pancakes.
Recipe Credit: Clean Eating with Kids
Yogurt Bark
Get creative and add whatever you have in the pantry to this yummy frozen yogurt bark: fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, coconut or even breakfast granola.
Get the Recipe: Family Maven
Banana Split Popsicle
Healthy sugar free and dairy free Chocolate Banana Split Popsicles made with only 5 ingredients! A perfect kids after school treat. Great way to use up ripe bananas and a little goes a long way!
Get the Recipe: Joyful Healthy Eats
More Clean eating snacks {With FREE Printable}
I’m sure that you’re not going to want to dirty the kitchen every time the kids want a snack, so I’ve put together a list of 50 Quick and Easy Clean Eating Snacks. Get it, print it out and stick it to the fridge. It will help the the kids learn what a Clean Eating snack actually is and stop them asking the dreaded ‘What can I eat?’question. Well, most of the time anyway.
If you’re looking to learn more about Clean Eating as a family, either as a general healthy eating lifestyle or are looking to help your family lose a little weight naturally and easily, then join our7 Day Clean Eating Family Challenge and see how easy it is to stick to Clean Eating – and lose weight at the same time .
And yes, if you’re wondering if it’s something the kids can do too? The answer is Hell yeah! Check out the food you eat on our Free 7 Day Clean Eating Family Challenge and get your family on board eating wholesome, nutrient rich foods every day. Yup! Even the fussiest kids – I have two of those:).
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