Healthy Snacks for Toddlers: 15 Quick, Tasty and Nutritious Ideas

Your toddler always seems to be hungry: Right after breakfast, before dinner, or just when you finally sit down. “Can I have something to eat?” Of course, you want to offer something that’s good for them, but it also needs to be quick, easy and tasty.

In this blog, we’re sharing 15 healthy toddler snack ideas that are nutritious, quick to prepare and loved by little ones. Great for at home, on the go or at daycare.

1. Banana Pancakes

Mash a ripe banana, mix with one egg and a tablespoon of oats. Fry small pancakes. Ready in 10 minutes.

2. Cucumber Boats with Hummus

Slice a cucumber lengthwise, scoop out a bit, fill with hummus and top with grated carrot.

3. Whole Wheat Wraps with Cream Cheese and Avocado

Spread cream cheese on a wrap, add sliced avocado and roll up. Cut into bite-size pieces.

4. Fruit Skewers

Thread apple, banana, berries and kiwi onto a stick. Let your toddler help – fun and tasty.

5. Veggie Muffins

Mix grated zucchini, carrot, egg, whole wheat flour and cheese. Bake in muffin cups.

6. Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter and Banana

Spread 100% peanut butter on a rice cake, top with banana slices and sprinkle with cinnamon.

7. Mini Omelette Rolls

Make a thin omelette, fill with soft cheese or spinach, roll up and slice.

8. Homemade Fruit Bars

Blend dates, oats and nut butter. Press into a dish, chill, and slice into bars.

9. Apple Rings with Nut Butter

Slice apple into rings, spread with almond or peanut butter and add a sprinkle of cinnamon or seeds.

10. Yogurt Popsicles

Mix full-fat yogurt with blended fruit. Pour into molds and freeze. A perfect healthy treat.

11. Boiled Egg Quarters

Boil an egg, cut into quarters and serve with a little dip or spice.

12. Veggie Sticks with Yogurt Dip

Serve carrot, cucumber or bell pepper sticks with a mild yogurt dip.

13. Whole Grain Crackers with Goat Cheese and Tomato

Top a cracker with soft goat cheese and a cherry tomato slice.

14. Smoothie in a Cup

Blend banana, spinach, yogurt and berries. Serve in a leakproof toddler cup.

15. Corn Cakes with Avocado

Spread mashed avocado on a corn cake. Add tomato or egg if you like.

From Snack Time to Calm Time

A relaxed snack moment starts with a proper seating position. A toddler booster seat from BoosterMe helps – stable, practical and easy to take with you anywhere.

Which snack is your toddler’s favorite?