5 summer snack ideas for little sweet tooths

Summertime is snack time! Especially when it's hot outside, things can be quick and easy. Of course, we also want to make sure that our children get healthy and delicious snacks at the same time. If you're a little hungry between meals, here are five snack ideas that your child will love.

Which snacks are suitable for children?

Healthy and delicious! When it comes to snacks for children, two things are particularly important: They should be healthy and suit the taste of the little gourmets. Forget boring cookies, sugary sweets and boring crackers! Instead, we focus on a colorful selection of foods rich in vitamins and minerals that will delight children.

Instead of looking for unhealthy options on the supermarket shelves, we can simply prepare snacks for children ourselves. Why is this so important? Many commercial snacks contain tons of sugar and don't really fill little tummies. However, when we prepare our own snacks, we have full control over the ingredients and can ensure that the snacks are nutritious and filling.

With a little creativity and fun in the kitchen, we can create healthy snacks that not only satisfy hunger but also delight the taste buds of our little darlings. And the best part? We know exactly what's in them and can be sure that we're offering our children only the best. So what are we waiting for? Let's be enchanted by healthy and delicious snacks and spoil our little gourmets!

Mini quiche

These mini quiches are ideal for getting children excited about healthy vegetables. They have a crispy dough and are topped with peppers, leeks, onions and tomatoes. Children can help chop the vegetables and place them on the dough. The topping of sour cream and spices gives the quiches a delicious creaminess. These mini quiches are not only a delicious snack, but also a way to encourage children to try different vegetables and discover new flavors.

Ingredients for the dough:

• 200 g flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 100 g curd
• 70 ml milk
• 5 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp salt

Ingredients for the topping:

• 2 peppers
• 1 leek
• 1 onion
• Oil for frying
• 50 g tomatoes in oil

Ingredients for the icing:

• 300 g sour cream
• 1 tbsp hot paprika powder
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• Salt
• pepper
• oregano
• 100g cheese

Preparation:

• For the dough, knead the flour, baking powder, curd, milk, oil and salt into a dough.
• Press the dough into a greased mini quiche pan and pull up one edge.
• Chop the pepper, leek and onion into small pieces.
• Fry the vegetables in a little oil.
• Drain the tomatoes in oil and chop them into small pieces.
• Spread the fried vegetables and tomatoes on the dough.
• Season the sour cream with paprika powder, sweet paprika, salt, pepper and oregano and pour over the vegetables.
• Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the quiche.
• Bake the mini quiche at 160 °C for about 25-30 minutes.

Trail mix spread

This trail mix spread is perfect for little sweet tooths and snack lovers. It is made from ground trail mix and coconut oil, which gives it a creamy and nutty consistency. The spread can be spread on bread or rolls and is a healthy alternative to sweet spreads. Children can optionally add a little cinnamon or cocoa powder to give the spread an additional flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of trail mix
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
• Optional: cinnamon or cocoa powder

Preparation:

• Grind the trail mix into small pieces, preferably with a blender.
• Add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix thoroughly.
• Optionally add some cinnamon or cocoa powder.
• The spread will solidify in the fridge, but will also keep unrefrigerated for about a week.

Homemade hazelnut cream

Children love chocolate spreads, and this homemade hazelnut spread is a healthier option. It is made from roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract and coconut oil. This hazelnut spread can be used as a spread on bread and is also a delicious filling for cakes or cookies.

Ingredients:

210 g roasted hazelnuts, skin removed

25 g cocoa powder

¼ tsp sea salt flakes

125 ml unsweetened almond drink

80 ml maple syrup

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp virgin coconut oil

Preparation:

• Puree all ingredients in a blender for 5 minutes until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl several times.
• Pour the cream into a small, airtight container.
• It will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
• Nutritional content per tablespoon: 6.8 g fat (1.1 g saturated fatty acids), 343 kJ (82 kcal), 3.4 g carbohydrates, 1.8 g protein, 1 g fiber.
• Tip: To roast the hazelnuts, spread them on a baking tray and roast them in the oven at 180 °C for 8 minutes until golden brown. Place the hazelnuts in a clean tea towel while they are still warm and rub them to remove the skin. Then leave to cool. The cream can be used as a filling for cakes or cookies or as a spread on bread.

Energy Balls

These energy balls with fresh raspberries are a healthy and fruity snack option for children. With oat flakes, dates, raspberries, cashews and coconut flakes, they are rich in important nutrients. Children can help process the ingredients in the blender into a creamy mass and form the balls. They can enjoy the balls as a sweet snack or snack on them for extra energy during outdoor activities. The fresh raspberries give the balls a fruity taste that children will love.

Ingredients:

• 100 g oat flakes
• 200 g dates
• 100 g fresh raspberries
• 50 g cashews
• 30 g coconut flakes

Preparation:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and process until creamy.
• Form the mixture into balls.
• Optionally, roll the balls in coconut flakes.
• Enjoy!

The kindgesund team wishes you lots of fun preparing and snacking!