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DIY Snacks That Kids Can Make Themselves

Encourage healthy eating habits by teaching your kids a few simple and tasty recipes.

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Self-Sufficiency

Help kids help themselves by arming them with these delicious kid-friendly recipes so they can tackle meal or snack time all on their own.

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Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

This yummy and healthy smoothie is a great breakfast or snack on-the-go for busy kids. Made with bananas, Greek yogurt, almond milk, cinnamon and protein powder (optional), this delicious drink really does taste like a cinnamon roll and will definitely fill up a hungry belly. Children need to be able to independently use a blender to make this.

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Protein Packed Roll Ups

A delicious mix of diced rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, salsa and bacon can be spread over tortillas and rolled into a yummy snack. By prepping and cutting the chicken ahead of time, you can ensure even younger kids can make this all by themselves.

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Healthy Breakfast Sandwich

For kids old enough to operate the microwave and toaster, this healthy breakfast sandwich made with an English muffin filled with scrambled egg, spinach and cheese is a great way to start their day. Prep the sandwich fillings ahead of time to make it even easier for kids to learn to cook independently.

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Cereal Banana Pops

A mixture of sun butter and Greek yogurt is coated over bananas which are then rolled in cocoa cereal for a delicious, filling and FUN snack that kids can make all on their own.

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Meatball Tacos

Premade or frozen meatballs cut into bite-sized pieces make for the perfect, no-oven-needed taco filling. This super easy, kid-friendly dinner is a hit especially when mom and dad find out they don’t have to help make it!

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