Looking for nutritious and easy Valentine’s Day snacks for your kids? I’ve rounded up some of my favorite snacks as a dietitian and mom of three kiddos.
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 tricky task for parents, especially when the holiday is synonymous with sweets. How do you offer treats to your child without treat obsession? 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 takeaway? Consider a food-neutral approach by focusing on the experience you’re having together. And if you’re wanting to add some non-food activities to your day, the options are endless! For example: crafting, games, or creating 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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healthykidsrecipes.com
This heart-shaped charcuterie board is a fun and creative way to serve your kids snacks for Valentine’s Day! Fill it with their favorite snacks, like these healthy heart-shaped sandwiches, mini babybel cheese (in the shape of a heart), cereal, and berries.
Can you believe that these luxurious Easy Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Squares are made with only 5 ingredients (plus a little sea salt) and are so simple that your kids can make them?
These no-bake chocolate whole grain snack bars are not only kid-approved, but also jam-packed full of nutrition, too!
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sunnysideupnutrition.com
These soft-baked Valentine’s M&M cookies are easy to make and they’re a fun and delicious snack any time of year.
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly and kid-approved! It is made with six simple ingredients and is loaded with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well as nutrition!
My daughter and I love making these mini egg and banana 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 for Valentine’s Day!
These homemade easy peanut butter banana fudgesicles are not only delicious, but they’re also really nutritious and hydrating. The banana in them adds a natural sweetness and nutrition, and the peanut butter adds protein, fibre and nutrition too! And who doesn’t love the peanut butter and banana combo?! It’s the best!
Creamsicles aren’t just for summer months! Their delightful pink colour make them a perfect snack for Valentine’s Day, too.
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agratefulmeal.com
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!
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 mom doesn’t love when it’s both kid-approved AND nutritious?! This registered dietitian sure does.
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Mary Ellen Phipps, MPH, RDN, LD
Ready to impress your valentine or kiddos?? These white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are lower in sugar and sure to make everyone happy!
These flourless lentil protein muffins are just as delicious as they are nutritious. They’re soft, fluffy and chocolatey, yet boast nutritional powerhouse ingredients like lentils, eggs, and bananas.
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thehealthyepicurean.com
Baked dark chocolate donuts made with whole grain flour and avocado with a dark chocolate glaze.
Your whole family will love these nutrient-packed, delicious muffins! These healthy chocolate zucchini blender muffins are low sugar, gluten free and school safe.
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hauteandhealthyliving.com
These cute Valentine’s Day Bears make snacking fun! They’re made with just 4 simple ingredients for an easy, yet healthy snack.
I’ve been on a mission lately to find healthy and tasty snack recipes to add some variety to my son’s lunchbox. Enter these double chocolate chia protein bites! They’re kid-approved and school safe.
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