Three meals a day and two snacks constitute a complete diet for growing kids. Only meals will not keep them full as they feel hungry between meals. But, when it comes to snacking the first thing that comes to one’s mind are those chips and biscuits readily available in the market. These packaged snacks are not healthy snack options as they are mostly made from refined flour, additives, and preservatives. Hence, it is a challenge for parents to keep a close watch on snacking. 

Benefits of Healthy Snacking

1. Snacking helps lay a good routine

Three meals a day and two snacks at a stipulated time will help your child make a proper eating routine. With this, the child will not be tempted towards unhealthy munching. 

 2. Snacking boosts energy

Kids are always active and need a lot of energy. The meal gets digested quickly and they feel hungry quite often. A good snack will keep their energy boosted. 

 3. Snacking helps brain development

            A full tummy keeps the child happy. Likewise, a healthy snack can add power to kids’ brain development. It is observed that kids who consume healthy snacks regularly do well at school.

What Does a Healthy Snack Look Like?

A healthy snack is not only filled with lots of nutrition but should also be tasty and attractive to kids. Snack times can be made fun of using a few simple methods. 

  • Choose Rainbow Colors

Vegetables and fruits that are bright in color can attract kids easily. If you can carve them out into funky shapes, it is even better and they will be the most nutritious snack for your little one!

  • Make a balanced snack

A balanced snack should include proteins, dairy, starch, vitamins, fluids, calcium, iron, fiber, and healthy sweeteners like jaggery or dates. Check out our natural sweeteners here which can help you make healthy snacks.

  • Avoid snacks with preservatives and additives

 Preservatives are mostly chemical compositions known to kill hunger. They are junk with no nutrition at all and hence such kind of snacking should be avoided. Also, additives hinder the bowel and disturb metabolism. 

  • Keep Ready to eat healthy snacks handy

After playtime is the best snack time. Here is a range of healthy snack options that can satisfy their taste buds and enhance their growth as these healthy snacks are a powerhouse of nutrition.

Top Picks from Tots and Moms Foods

We at Tots and Moms are committed to easing this snacking challenge by making healthy snacks that are good for the little tummy of your babies & kids. You can find snacks made with modern technology and ancient knowledge at Tots and Moms. Healthy Snacking without those harsh preservatives and additives is our priority and a lot of research has been carried out in this regard. Make your child’s snack time easy with healthy snack options from Tots and Moms. 

1. Millet and Jaggery Cookies 

These cookies are made from freshly ground organic flour and jaggery which make them healthier and tastier. These cookies can be the best alternative for biscuits and bakery-made cookies. There are two variants to this:

2. Pancake with Jaggery

This is a pancake mix that you can keep handy in your kitchen and make an instant snack to ease those hungry tummies after a good playtime. Made with jaggery, these are loaded with the goodness of fruits, dry fruits along with chocolate flavor which comes in two variants:

3. DIY Millet Laddu Mixes

The laddu mixes from Tots and Moms Foods are a delicious treat that are easy to make at home. Just add hot ghee, mix, and roll into balls. Quick, easy, tasty, and healthy. These are made from organic millets and are loaded with nutritious ingredients. They are available in two variants:

Overall, a nutritious snack can make snack time happy for both children and parents. There are a lot of healthy snack options to choose from at Tots and Moms as well as recipes on our blog which can help you make them easily at home. With our snack options, your child is sure to snack smart and grow healthy. 

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