Life with toddlers can be challenging, especially sticking with their meal schedule and habits. Growing kids tend to get hungry between meals and keep their parents on their toes. This habit can get particularly tricky during road trips. A snack is a perfect way out to keep the kids full and happy. Since the store-bought ones may be quite unhealthy, here are a few suggestions for some healthy kid snacks.

1. Yogurt
Fro-yo or frozen yogurt is an excellent snack for kids. It is a good source of protein, calcium, and sugar to satisfy your kid’s hunger pangs. Frozen yogurt will be healthier if it’s plain rather than flavored. It can be sweetened by adding freshly cut fruits or by dipping cut slices of apples, pears, celery, etc. Fully packed with good bacteria, yogurt is good for bowel movement, especially for kids with nervous tummies.

2. Popcorn
Contrary to popular belief, popcorn is not junk food. It is, in fact, pretty nutritious. That’s because it is a whole-grain and high-fiber meal. The most important factor for making popcorn healthy is that it should be air-popped and lightly seasoned. Adding artificial flavors of cheese or caramel will render it useless. Instead, adding a sprinkle of homemade butter, sea salt, or grated parmesan will make it a delicious yet healthy kid snack.

3. Nuts
No snack is better and more filling than nuts. They are full of good fats, proteins, fiber, and many more essential nutrients a toddler requires. Nuts can be eaten on their own, or they can be mixed in various other snacks. They add a nice crunch as well as nourishment to a meal. On the plus side, eating nuts during a road trip can be a playful event and also a mess-free affair as they are easy to carry.

4. Pears and cheese
This might sound a little extravagant, but pear slices and cheese are one of the best travel-time and healthy kid snacks. Pears are a good source of fiber, plus they fulfill the sugar requirement of the body. Cheese adds protein and fats to the meal and makes healthy food enjoyable. When combined, pears and cheese make a whole meal. Some crackers will make this snack more tasty and fun to eat.

5. Homemade popsicles
Popsicles are a yummy treat that can be easy to make, easy to carry, and easy to eat. If they are not store brought, they can make for quite healthy kid snacks during summertime. Popsicles can be made with fruit puree with pieces of fruits in them. Unlike the ready-made popsicles, homemade ones are packed with the goodness of real fruits. They will also offer a refreshing coolness during the hot summer weather.