Healthy Snacks for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Nutritious Treats They’ll Love

Snacks are often considered to be a way to pass the time or to curb the cravings that you get between the primary meals. But snacks are not just ‘fillers’, rather they can prove to be an important part of your child’s day and diet. Parents know that kids need a lot of energy throughout the day- not only are they active all the time but also their bodies and brains are growing and developing rapidly. These need a lot of energy and while most of it can be had from the 'main meals', you must add some healthy snacks to the diet of your kids to make it even better. But as everyone knows, most snacks out there in the market are full of sugar, artificial flavours, and processed ingredients- all of which are extremely harmful to children (and adults too). Granted, these snacks are quite mouthwatering, but none of them can give your kids the much-required energy and nutrients for proper growth. So, trash these unhealthy snacks and go for healthy alternatives instead by checking out this simple and brief guide to nutritious snacks for children.

Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids: Health without Compromises

Instead of turning to sugar-loaded options, try these kids' snack ideas from Frontier Biscuit, which are delicious, nutritious, and quick.

1. Frontier Dry Fruits

Dry fruits are tiny treasures packed with nutrients. While the usual dry fruits taste good on their own, choosing flavoured dry fruits can make them even better for the kids. Frontier offers various delicious dry fruit options such as Flavoured Raisins Paan, Roasted Cashews Herby Cheese, Roasted Almonds Tandoori Masala, and lots more. As these snacks are roasted and not fried, they are quite healthy. So, next snack time, ditch the chips and help your kids reach for a handful of these wholesome delights instead.

2. Frontier Multigrain Biscuits

Biscuits are not just popular with children but also adults everywhere. And why not? After all, their delicious taste and flavours are more than enough to make everyone fall in love with them. But finding a balance between taste and health can be tricky so most people try to get rid of them from their diet completely. While it is possible for adults, asking kids to get rid of biscuits completely is impossible. So why not go for a healthier option like Frontier Multigrain Biscuits instead? Thanks to the combined nutrients of various grains, these biscuits are like tiny treasures of nutrients. Whether you serve them with a glass of milk, top them with yoghurt, add some fresh fruit on the side, or just on their own, they make for a quick and healthy snack that everyone can enjoy.

3. Frontier Makhana

Puffed-up lotus seeds, or makhana as they are known commonly, are such a popular staple snack for Indians that we often forget that they are also quite healthy! Light, airy, and packed with nutrients, they are perfect for when you need a guilt-free munch. Grannies would often roast them with just some salt but Frontier has made things even more exciting with their flavours—Pepper Salt, Tandoori, and Pudina. Whether you’re packing them for your kids’ lunchbox or enjoying them during a late-night movie, these makhanas are the perfect balance of flavour and health.

4. Frontier Jowar Sticks

The humble jowar which was the most favoured food of a large number of Indians for centuries is becoming popular once again. Jowar's newfound popularity is a result of its health benefits. More and more people now understand that jowar is a great grain from the perspective of health and so many families have shifted to jowar rotis instead of the regular ones. But face it, jowar roti is not everyone's cup of tea-especially not kids for sure. But don't worry, you can enjoy the goodness of jowar in three amazing flavours viz. chatpata, pudina (mint), and tomato thanks to Frontier's Jowar Sticks. These crunchy, bite-sized snacks are perfect for both kids and adults alike as they cover all the grounds- right from taste to flavour to health. 

Healthy After-School Snack Ideas

While kids generally tend to have a lot of energy, school can be quite tiring which is why you must give them some healthy after-school snacks that are both filling and tasty. Here are a few quick recipes that you can make with Frontier snacks that are full of energy and taste. Try to get your kids involved when you are making these snacks, it will help them develop an interest in cooking and will also help them learn tricks and nutritional tips. 

• Frontier Digestive Biscuits with Curd - Light biscuits such as Frontier Digestive Biscuits go well with curd or yoghurt. It is almost a universal fact now that kids generally do not like milk, but yoghurt and biscuits can be a good alternative for milk as this mixture contains a lot of protein, probiotics, calcium, and fibre. To take it to the next level, add some berries to the yoghurt.

• Frontier Oats Biscuits Smoothie - A quick way to get a lot of energy while also satisfying the tastebuds is by making delicious smoothies. Frontier has a variety of oat biscuits that can be used to make various smoothies. For instance, take the basic Frontier Oats Biscuits and crush them into small pieces. Add these chunks to a blender with milk, fruits, berries, and nuts and blend it away. These thick smoothies are incredibly tasty and healthy. And if you want to make them even healthier, just sneak in small amounts of veggies such as spinach in the smoothie. 

• Frontier Makhana Chaat - 

Conclusion

Everyone loves snacks- doesn't matter if you are a playful child or a serious adult. But snacking is something that people tend to avoid as it is often unhealthy. But now, with products from Frontier, parents have a large range of snack options that are packed with taste and health. So whether you are looking for an early morning quick snack or want a healthy and energising option as healthy after-school snacks, Frontier has got you and your kids covered.